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1. 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 Pick a category gt Appearance and Themes gt Pick a task gt Change the screen resolution In the Display Properties window click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 x 768 pixels Click the pull down menu under Color quality gt Medium 16 bit gt OK 2 31 Chapter 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off gt Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Vv Vv V WV Sleep Mode 3 1 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 1 1 Turning Your Notebook On A 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 9 4 The Boot Menu Press the power button to turn on your notebook Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely Turning the computer off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time you start your notebook 3 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
2. Il e ae Alternatively you can press I to switch the video image to the display only the display and the external device simultaneously or the external device only 3 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 3 22 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 6 Networks To access a network At the office you can access a network via the built in PCI E LAN For specific information 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 scre
3. The Hibernate Tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernation check box 7 5 7 The Power System XP 7 1 4 SpeedStep 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 Higher speed brings better performance but the slower speed conserves more power In Windows XP the processor s performance level depends on the Power Scheme you select see 7 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 Standby Mode Hibernate Mode shutting down the display or turning off the hard drive For example the Portable Laptop Mode automatically changes SpeedStep Modes depending on running the AC power or batteries in order to prolong the battery usage while still providing optimal performance You can also individually alter and save each of these settings and schemes if desired Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate 8 Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for eee this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Home Office Desk ome Ofice Desk Presentation Always On Minimal kg Management When a is Windows
4. adjust webcam and enable the beam forming function to capture video and audio The illustrations that describe the webcam and microphone behaviors are as below 1 Webcam Behavior In this scenario the detected object will be zoomed and located in the center of the display window The webcam will automatically trace the object as it moves Figure 28 Webcam Behavior in Single Mode object zoomed to the center 2 Microphone Behavior In this scenario Meeting secretary will enable microphone array functions including the Beam Forming and Noise Suppression These functions can filter static noise and room reverberation The microphone array can always retrieve the front voice and filter out voices from other directions 4 28 4 Innovative Product Feature Multiple Mode In this scenario the webcam detects two peoples in front of the PC Meeting secretary will adjust webcam and enable beam forming function to capture video and audio The illustrations that describe the webcam and Microphone behaviors are as bellow 1 Webcam Behavior The Meeting secretary can separate different objects and display in each window Each user can be positioned in the center of an individual window of partial screen 2 Microphone Behavior In this scenario Meeting secretary will enable the microphone array functions including the Beam Forming and Noise Suppression These functions can filter static noise and room reverberation The microphone arr
5. 7 2 3 Power Meter The power meter E indicates the remaining battery charge When your notebook is running on battery power you can double click the E icon on the taskbar to check the battery status anytime If you want to know more details about how to make the icon appear on the taskbar if it is not already please see 7 1 Power Management 7 8 7 The Power System XP 7 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 notebook 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 7 1 Power Management 7 2 5 Charging the Battery S When connected to an electrical outlet a completely discharged 6 cell amp 4 cell battery needs to be charged in 3 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 B
6. click Yes to delete all file s All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 Ki H 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 3 30 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 9 Playing CDs and Movies gt Inserting Discs gt Adjusting the Volume gt Adjusting the Picture 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 LY Do not move the computer when playing CDs or DVDs To insert a disc do the following Press the eject button on the front of the drive Pull the tray out With the label side up place the disc in the center of the tray SC ten Snap the disc onto the spindle 5 Gently push the tray back into the drive If your notebook ha
7. r eR appas BS Be SB PB aE Het ase id eee eT AS aa ie D Re ee ee I BS LE 28 4 ER OS ER RA Be LUBA Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Specifications Specifications CPU e Intel Celeron 65nm Standard Voltage 2 0 2 13 2 26GHz 533MHz FSB IMB L2 cache Chipset e SiS M672FX SIiS 968 e ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit and RTC e Realtek RTS5159 for 3 in 1 controller e Integrated VGA solution for Mirage 3 256MB share from system memory 307ELV for LVDS e Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec e PHY Realtek RTL8201CL for 10 100 MB LAN Memory e No on board memory e Support DDR II 667 800 MHz Module e Two SODIMM with 1GB 2GB modules e Easy upgrade from bottom side for two SODIMM e Max 4GB Display e Supports 12 1 WXGA 1280 x 800 CCFL Keyboard e ENE KB926 K B Controller e 82 83 keys with 101 102 key emulation e 2 0 0 3mm full stroke keys e Phantom key auto detect e Overlay numeric keypad e Support independent pgdn pgup h
8. 2 Windows Desktop Depending on your notebook setup and software your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts See 3 4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information Recycle Bin Start button Taskbar Notification Area 3 6 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 2 3 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook s programs Internet F Internet Explorer ah E mail Windows Mail Notepad 8 Express LAN ES Windows Anytime Upgrade el Lifeview MVP LAL all Open Video Capture A PNPDevice Check ES Ei Welcome Center d IFXXX Documents Pictures Music Games Search Recent Items Computer 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 a locks this computer gt provides options for turning off restarting switching users logging off and placing your notebook in power saving modes 3 7 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 relev
9. 7 7 2 1 EINEN Leien El Le 7 8 7 2 2 Checking the Battery Charge AA 7 8 1 23 POW GS EE 7 8 Ti24 LCOW Battery Et UL EE 7 9 72 0 OMErOING he Balley EE 7 9 7 2 6 Removing INE ET EE 7 9 1 2 1 installing a Batt ry EE 7 10 T2208 OWN aA Bala EE 7 10 7 2 9 Working With Extra Battery Dacks 7 10 7 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life E 7 10 Chapter 8 The Power System Vista 8 1 Power Management ccccsccesscesscesseenseeesseenseonseeeseoesseneeneeoeseseasens 8 1 8 2 Managing Your Notebook e POWEL ccccesccceeeeeeeeeeeeeesenseeeeseneaeenes 8 2 8 2 1 Power Management Modes A 8 2 0922 POWERODIONS PFOD OMICS vicessscesstecucosstesscnsiderscrdivessuesdeveceeddansseysieies 8 3 S28 DCC SIO E 8 4 B20 tte 8 6 8 3 1 EINEN Leien e Le 8 8 3 2 Checking the Battery Charge AA 8 7 8 3 3 Power Meter 8 7 8 3 4 Emtee Wanig sito cet cence eege dees beeches e ee Ee 8 8 8 3 5 Charging the Batten iorsin aaa a a e E 8 8 8 3 6 Removing the Battery uk 8 8 8 3 7 HVS CAM a BANEN E 8 9 8 3 8 Storing a Bally E 8 9 8 3 9 Working With Extra Battery Dacks 8 9 8 5 10 Maximizing Battery LINC vecoccicccdsuticeticndeethccddecelvndicetdicdede a A 8 9 Chapter 9 The BIOS Setup Program DA NUWOCUCUON cnan 9 1 9 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program cccccsseseeeeeeeee 9 2 9 2 1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program ccccceceeceeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeneees 9 3 9 2 2 LAUNCHING feu EE 9 4 9 2 3 Saving Changes and Exiting t
10. 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 F t Control Panel File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home e Dee Classic View Recent Tasks View network status and tasks Uninstall a program 3 9 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 De Set up parental controls for any user ry 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 display Additional Options 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 2 8 Computer 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 conte
11. 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 ior Smart Watch Dog Set System Standby 15 seconds 15 seconds 2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes Never E gt Load Default Figure 21 Smart Watchdog System Standby Screen 4 Innovative Product Feature 5 Hibernate Time Setting This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Hibernate mode a H Smart Watch Dog Set System Standby minute 2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Figure 22 Smart Watchdog System Hibernate Screen Operation Procedure l 2 3 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 Refer to Figure 23 The time pe
12. XP automatically chooses the SpeedStep Mode to find the most appropriate speed for your processor according to the Power Scheme you choose and your current system demands 7 6 7 The Power System XP 7 2 Battery 7 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y VY VY W 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 7 The Power System XP 7 2 1 Battery Performance The Battery Performance can be varied with the different operating conditions Your battery may last less time 1f 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 LY 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 LY 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 LN Only use the BATFTOOL4 or BATFTOOL6 battery pack with your notbook 7 2 2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Amber gt approximately 3 minutes left system beeps
13. a convenient alternative to battery life The purpose of the specification 1s to provide the necessary information for end user or tester to use or test the software e After the user pressing the Q Charge Button to active this feature the system will charge the battery up to 100 capacity in the Balanced amp Extended Battery Life Cycle modes And the capacity setting will restore to the current user preference after the 100 charging or system restart e Joyful Experience P aN d 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 Meed 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 scenario 4 2 4 Innovative Product Feature e 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 very safe for no ID nor password will be s
14. and press Enter 2 8 8 Deleting Files Never delete files that are part of an installed program Doing so may render the file unusable Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the file you want to delete and click the file to select it Click the File menu and click Delete Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin If you accidentally delete a file see 2 8 10 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 28 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 8 9 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 external 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 10 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 a s t d Double click the Recycle Bin icon Recycle Bin The Recycle Bin window will appear listing all deleted files their previous locatio
15. 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 Smart Key Button e Wireless On Off Button e Mute Button e Volume Down Button e Volume Up Button AC Adapter e Universal AC adapter 100 240V AC e 65W with 19V DC output e 3 pin type for AC in Memory Card amp SO DOMM Socket e 3 in 1 Card Reader MS SD SDIO MMC XD e Push push type with dummy card e Realtek RTS5159 Card Reader controller Options e 1024MB 2048MB SO DIMM modules xii Specifications e MINI Card Wireless LAN module e MDC Modem module e Bluetooth module xiii Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook i i k 1 i i D F G H Jai Kk WW Ss e wv Rp NM Wes e Sr 7 10 l Built in Camera I Keyboard Display ER Touch Pad e Keyboard Status Lights Device Power Status Indicators 1 1 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 1 Built in Camera The built in camera supports a 1 3 mega pixel or 2 0 mega pixel CMOS web camera 1 1 2 Display Your display is a 12 1 COLOR TFT WXGA LCD 1 1 3 Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key See 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad XP or 3 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Vista for details on using keyboard shortcuts 1 1 4 Top Panel Buttons Po
16. en H ww Number Lock Scroll Lock 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 To adjust keyboard operation including character repeat rate in the Control Panel click Hardware and Sound gt Keyboard 3 13 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 1 Sticky Keys Lol ex Do you want to 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 i 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 clicking Save Lekt S K Ease of Access Center Make the keyboard easier to use 4 Search DI Bile Edit View Tools Help Make the keyboard easier to use When you select these settings they will automatically start each time you log
17. kept in User Documents Meeting secretary VideoConference folder edd Video Tracing Recording 1 Video Tracing enables the auto tracing function to the objects users faces in front of the webcam lens 2 In Single Mode when object moved the lens will follow to get the best fit image captured onto the center of the video dialog 3 In Multiple Mode the video dialog screen will be divided into sub dialogs while multiple objects had been detected in front of the lens The lens will also trace to get the best fit images and put on the center of the each video dialog 4 The recorded audio files are saved as yymmdd hhmmss wmv and kept in User Documents Meeting secretary VideoSolo folder yy Year mm Month dd Date hh Hour mm Minute ss Second 4 30 4 Innovative Product Feature Operation Procedure 1 Previous Button Player Control 23 4 5 6 f Figure 30 control buttons When playing the recorded clip or browsing captured image user can press this button to stop current action and leap to the previous one and continue to execute the same function on this clip or image 2 Stop Button When playing the recorded clip or browsing captured image users can press this button to stop current action 3 Record Button Users can press this button to start recording the video streams according to the settings in the current mode When recording the volume will be
18. 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 E 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 E Turn on Filter Keys Ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates Set up Filter Keys Cancel 3 14 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista To further customize Sticky Keys click Set up Sticky Keys in the above dialogue box The following dialogue box will appear Lol sl e Gi ec Ease of Access Ease of Access Center Set up Sticky Keys 4 Lteorch DI File Edit View Tools Help Set up Sticky Keys Turn on Sticky Keys Press keyboard shortcuts such as CTRL ALT DEL one key at a time Keyboard shortcut Idi Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease of Access settings on Display a warning message when turning a setting on Make a sound when turning a setting on or off Options Zi Lock modifier keys when pressed twice in a row Turn off Sticky Keys when two keys are pressed at once Notifications dl Play a sound when keys are pressed Display the Sticky Keys icon on the task b
19. power button to shut down or enter sleep mode Click Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options gt Choose what the power button does 3 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 using their own private profile and settings To log off Save and close any open files exit any open programs click Start 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 3 2 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 1 4 Adding User Accounts O Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows Vista operating system and is connected to a domain With Windows Vista installed the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts l 3 1 5 Click Start gt Control Panel gt User Accounts and Family Safety gt User Accounts gt Manage another account When prompted click Continue Click Create a
20. to swipe your finger over the finger printer Finger Printer Align your fingertip with the finger printer as shown m the drawing and swipe To reduce the damage to the finger printer and fingerprint recognition problems follow these guidelines when using the finger printer e Do not scratch or poke the finger printer with your nails or any hard or sharp objects e Do not press the finger printer strongly e Do not touch the finger printer with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep finger printer surface dry and free of water vapor e Do not touch the finger printer with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the finger printer e Do not paste stickers or write on the finger printer e Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity 2 16 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 3 7 1 Delete the Finger Printer Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory inside the finger printer Fingerprint data are recommended to delete before you hand over the computer the others or dispose of it To delete the fingerprint data do the following l Click Start gt All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt Control 2 The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 3 4 5 Click Fingerprints gt Delete Click Settings gt Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed If other f
21. use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table It may be broken to Cause some serious damage of itself Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and also 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 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 the product Do not attempt to service t
22. 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 4 25 Ki 4 Innovative Product Feature 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 1s 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 SMS 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 4 26 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 4 User Friendly 4 4 1 Wireless Switch Scenarios Users sets the Wireless Swit
23. 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 Modem Regulatory Notice Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully and save them for reference in future 1 2 10 11 Follow all warnings and instructions reminded you about this product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not
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25. 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 PCI 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 om S 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 M Points out possible damage to property personal injury or death 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 C
26. B dance Extra Cortral 2 be E E E R Privacy Cancel Figure 31 The Property Page of Webcam Users can change the microphone settings according to the preference of users The property page below is provided with audio driver 4 32 4 Innovative Product Feature Properties Zz Audiolnput Mixer Properties Master Input Mix Pin Line Input Mix f _ eem rem 4 4 P Iw Enable Ea E Pin Line i KI Master Volume D Figure 32 The Property Page of Audio File List and E Mail Users can quickly attach the photos audio or video files that are selected in the file list to E mail and sent out Snapshot Snapshot Users can press this button to take a picture Obviously this button enables only in Video mode 4 33 Chapter 5 Caring for Your Notebook 5 Caring for Your Notebook 5 1 Caring for Your Notebook gt Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the CD DVD Drive Vv Y V WV Precautions Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook s case or display Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays 5 1 5 Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 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 3 Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust fro
27. C partition if the default setting of C is unchanged Click Search to begin searching Files found that match your search criteria are listed in the Search Results window 2 8 4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive From the Desktop select My Computer Locate the file you want to copy and click the file to select it Under File and Folder Tasks gt Copy this file In the Copy Items window select the location where you want to copy the file Click Copy 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 8 5 Copying a File to a Floppy Disk Insert a floppy disk into the external floppy drive From the Desktop select My Computer Locate the file you want to copy and click the file to select it Under File and Folder Tasks gt Copy this file gt Copy Items gt 3 2 Floppy A Click Copy 2 8 6 Moving Files Never move files that are part of an installed program Doing so may make the program unusable From the Desktop select My Computer Locate the file you want to move and click the file to select it Click Move this file In the Move Items window click the location where you want to move the file Click Move 2 8 7 Renaming Files Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the file you want to rename and click the file to select it Click the File menu and click Rename Never change a file s extension the last three characters after the period Doing so may render the file unusable Type the new filename
28. Options on the Advanced Tab in the Power Options Properties window use one of the following methods to enter Hibernate Mode as you e Close the lid of your notebook e Press the power button e Press the sleep hot key e Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Hibernate if the Hibernate option does not show press Shift and the Standby option will switch to Hibernate If the Hibernate option is not available for these methods Hibernate Mode has not been enabled Check the Enable Hibernation Box on the Hibernate Tab of the Power Options Properties window and click Apply to enable Hibernation If your PC Cards do not be operated correctly after exiting Hibernate Mode try to remove and reinsert the card or restart your notebook To exit Hibernate Mode press Power Button You cannot exit Hibernate Mode by pressing any key or the Touch Pad For more information on Hibernate Mode see 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 7 3 7 The Power System XP 7 1 3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options Properties window Start gt Control Panel gt Pick a category gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options 7 1 3 1 Power Schemes Tab The Power Schemes pull down menu in Power Options Properties displays the selected preset power scheme O To maximize the battery power please use the Portable Laptop power scheme In Windows XP the processor s performance level depends on the power scheme you select
29. The BIOS Setup Program 9 4 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 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Boot priority order Item Specific Help HDD FUJITSU MHZ2160BH G2 S1 Keys used to view or IDC CD Optiarc DVD RW AD 7560S Configure device FDD Up and Down arrows HDD Select a device LAN SiS191 UNDI PXE 2 1 lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt moves the device up and down lt x gt exclude or include the device to boot lt Shiftt 1 gt enables or Disables a device Excluded from boot order HDD USB LAN Hl Help TL Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 9 7 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 5 The Exit Menu Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or Exit Discarding Changes lt Enter gt selects field Load Setup Defaults Hl Help TL Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select 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 an
30. You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level Each preset power scheme has the different time out settings for entering Standby Mode Hibernate Mode turning off the display or shutting down the hard drive To know more information on power management options please see the Help and Support Center 7 1 3 2 Alarms Tab O Enable audible alarms by clicking each Alarm Action Button and selecting Sound Alarm The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage When you receive your notebook the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected See 7 2 Battery to know the low battery warnings 7 1 3 3 Power Meter Tab Displays the current power source battery status and charge amount 7 4 7 The Power System XP 7 1 3 4 Advanced Tab With the Advanced Tab you can Set power icon and Standby Mode password options Depending on your operating system program the following functions by clicking an option from the corresponding pull down menu and then clicking OK Set the computer to Stand by Hibernate Do nothing when you close the laptop lid Set the computer to Ask me what to do Stand by Hibernate Shut down Do nothing when you press the power button Set the computer to Ask me what to do Stand by Hibernate Shut down Do nothing when you press the sleep hot key 7 1 3 5 Hibernate Tab
31. ada Norwegian 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 mg This marked on the product indicates the product complies with the BSMI standard Q R 31199 viii Modem Regulatory Notice BSMI e USD ae AURA re D n E O lr BCS A EF El Aal S Ta HpaI Reba DARC H cise tired eS ed DR rr BS M1 PT a HE RL CL ep ehn IZ EG epp AES TEAS ELERTE HRANIE Le E 5 FA Jr DI feine e UMER D ar r yee MRa gt BE ert aman atl Ase gt sae eae CE Il AY r RER age s 3 e fn DAR A RA BAAO i d Dam de FIBT E E e GE EE ws ROR gt Peete Bill 3 UO SI TER GEER HEE ET aa te A ex BY fee D OR
32. am 9 4 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 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 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time XXX XXX lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or lt Enter gt selects field System Date XX XX XXXX Product Name XXXXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXX System Memory XXX KB Extended Memory XXXXXX KB BIOS Version X XX UUID Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Hl Hein N Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select 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 Product Name Serial Number This field displays the Serial Number System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory The size is fixed to 640KB Extended Memory 9 5 9 The BIOS Setup Program 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 9 6 9
33. ant button Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button if 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 3 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 eds Teskbar and Star Menu Properties te lal Ge 92 55 AM Icons You can keep the notification area unduttered by hiding icons that you have not dicked recently Hide inactive icons Pct system icons Select which system icons to always show R Clock Z Volume Network Power 3 8 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 2 6 Recycle Bin 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 3 2 7 Control Panel In the Control Panel you 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
34. ar 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 is 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 3 15 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position You can use the Touch Pad by moving either your rig
35. ay can always retrieve the front voice and filter out the other direction VOICES Main Functions There are 5 stream recording modes to choose from the Main Dialog see Figure 29 There are Solo Conference Video Video Tracing and Snapshot Meeting Secretary Snapshot EI Video m e ES E amp E E E E EE d E Microphone Video Tracing seltings Figure 29 Meeting secretary main dialog 4 29 4 Innovative Product Feature l me Solo Audio Recording 1 In solo audio recording mode Meeting secretary enables Beam Forming and Noise Suppression functions 2 The microphone array can automatically allocate and steer toward the sound object to record it 3 Users can record their own voice through this function for voice message or reminder usages 4 The recorded audio files are saved as yymmdd hhmmss wma and kept in lt User Documents Meeting secretary AudioSoloV folder Conference Audio Recording 1 Users are able to record the conversation in the conference 2 All sound recorded without the Beam Forming and Noise Suppression functions 3 The recorded audio files are saved as yymmdd hhmmss wma and kept in User Documents Smart Meeting AudioConference folder Video Recording 1 The Video function will record both sound and image without any advanced tracing function 2 The recorded audio files are saved as yymmdd hhmmss wmv and
36. 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 8 9 Chapter 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 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 Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display options 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 yo
37. board Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions StickyKeys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Finger Printer 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 3 1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys FY Num Lk P To enable the numeric keypad press IS The i indicator will light when the numeric lock is on IS To disable the numeric keypad press VH again To use the primary function of a dual function key when the numeric keypad is enabled press I and the desired key 2 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Bluetooth Turn On Off To enable this function you need to install Wireless Select Switch Switches Display Mode LCD gt CRT gt TV gt LCD CRT Simultaneous gt LCD TV Simultaneous Switches the video image to the next display or both displays simultaneously 2 11 2 Operating Your Notebook XP iG H Fast Rewind Number Lock Scroll Lock 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 To adjust keyboard operation including character repeat rate in the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware gt Keyboard 2 12 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 3 4 StickyKeys The StickyKeys function lets you use the SHIFT CTRL ALT FN keys or the Windows logo key referred
38. box under User Accounts Change the way users log on or off 2 2 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 1 4 Adding User Accounts O Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows XP Professional operating system and is connected to a domain With Windows XP installed the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts l 2 3 4 5 Click Start gt Control Panel gt User Accounts Under Pick a task click Create a new account Under Name the new account enter the name of the new user Click Next Under Pick an account type choose one of the following options e Computer administrator User can change all computer settings e Standard Windows XP Professional only User can install some programs and hardware e Limited User can only change his own personal settings such as the password User is not able to install programs or use the Internet Click Create Account 2 1 5 Standby Mode To find out how to conserve power using the Standby Mode see 7 1 Power Management 2 3 2 2 Tips for Using Windows gt Vv Vv VW Y Y V V Y 2 Operating Your Notebook XP Microsoft Windows XP Help Windows Desktop Desktop Cleanup Wizard Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel My Computer 2 4 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 2 1 Microsoft Windows XP Help For Microsoft Windows XP help
39. cal 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 Si 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 Run In the dialogue box type x setup exe where x is the letter of your CD drive usually D or EJ Then click OK and follow the prompts on your screen 2 24 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 7 3 Removing Software S Once von 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 Add or Remove Programs gt Change or Remove Programs Select the program that you want to remove and click the Change Remove button Instructions for removing programs will appear on the screen Si Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window In this case check the documentation that came with the specific program 2 8 Managing Files Vv Vv Y Y Y Y Y VW VW WV 2 Operating Your Not
40. category choose the category of the task you wish to complete and then choose the task in the next window E Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Back ka Ka Search ear Folders BE ag Control Panel Pick F category G Switch to Classic view z aD e Appearance and Themes Printers and Other Hardware See Also ae wu Z Windows Update S i Help and Support O Other Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Sr User Accounts Options e H Sg Add or Remove Programs e Date Time Language and Regional i ae Options a OH Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Sal q Performance and Maintenance VE Security Center A My Computer st 2 2 9 My Computer My Computer allows you to see the disk drives and other external devices connected to your notebook The My Computer icon appears on your Desktop To see the contents of a drive or folder open My Computer then double click the icon for the drive or folder you want to view for example drive C E 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 to find the drive or folder that you want to view To find out more about My Computer and Windows Explorer see Help and Support Center 2 9 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad gt Vv Vv Y Y V WV 2 Operating Your Notebook XP Numeric Keypad Key
41. ch preference Only when Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11x devices both exist users can adjust their preference e Wireless Switch aL WiFi 21 SS aa BCEE Oth A Wat Figure 27 Wireless Switch Configuration Dialog Operation Procedure 1 Apply both Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11x devices 2 EJ a 3 f Apply WLAN 802 11x device Apply Bluetooth 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 If you want to turns off both devices please switch the kill switch If kill switch turns off both devices are all disabled 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 4 2 Meeting Secretary Scenarios To integrate and enhance the feature of built in CMOS sensor and Array Microphone a smart service of on line meeting has been designed for personal and conference audio video recording To enable for users to use the utilities of the video tracing of CMOS sensor and the voice beam forming tracing of Array Microphone to create a virtual personal media office Meeting Secretary has two modes Video Mode and Audio Mode and each of them has unique features This section will briefly describe the behaviors of these features Single Mode In this scenario the webcam detects only one person in font of the PC Meeting secretary will
42. click the Start menu then click the Help and Support icon The Help and Support Center dialog box opens fe Help and Support Center II zack Zi i Index SIP Favorites E2 History ba Support Al Options CIR o Ei Help and Support Center Set search options Windows XP Professional EE Coen Ee ES r Lonnection Wizard ani 2 5 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 2 2 Windows Desktop Depending on your notebook setup and software your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts See 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information Recycle Bin f f Windows Professional Start button Taskbar Notification Area 2 6 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 2 3 Desktop Cleanup Wizard The Desktop Cleanup Wizard moves icons for programs not frequently used to a folder 7 days after you first start your notebook and every 60 days after that The Start menu s appearance changes as program icons are moved To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard Right click an empty spot on your desktop gt Properties gt Desktop gt Customize Desktop gt click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark gt OK The Desktop Cleanup Wizard can be run any time by clicking Clean Desktop Now under Desktop cleanup 2 2 4 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook s programs 2 Internet Ki My Documents Internet Explorer 4 2 My Recent D
43. ctric 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 get in 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 Safety Instructions If acid leaking from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing immediately wash it away with the running water Otherwise the 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 slot Dummies protect unused slots 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 con
44. d exit now Yes No Yes Ex t 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 9 8 9 The BIOS Setup Program 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 9 9 9 6 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 10
45. e 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 5 2 5 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 it s security office 5 6 Chapter 6 Peripherals 6 Peripherals 6 1 PCI Express Cards gt PCI Express Card Types gt Installing a PCI Express Card gt Removing a PCI Express Card 6 1 6 Peripherals 6 1 1 PCI Express Card Types The New Card slot supports one 54mm type PCI Express Card It supports both USB 2 0 and PCI Express technology which improve the speed in data transfer and require less power than PC Cards A PCI Express Card is not a bootable device 6 1 2 Installing a PCI Express Card PCI 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 PCI 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 sl
46. e radio frequency energy H 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 vii Modem Regulatory Notice 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 Can
47. ebook XP Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Copying a File to a Floppy Disk Moving Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 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 is 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 either All or part of the file name or A word or phrase in the file Specify where you want the system to look by specifying a drive or folder in the Look in pull down menu Windows will search the entire hard drive or drive
48. een saver by choosing Settings To check your selections click Preview To accept the settings click OK and close the Display Properties 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 Themes gt Pick a task gt Change the computer s theme Select a theme from the Theme pull down menu in the Display Properties 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 My Computer or Windows Explorer and highlight the file or program for which you want to create the shortcut 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 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 5 Display gt Adjusting the Brightness gt Using an External Monitor or Television gt Setting the Display Resolution 2 20 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 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 Externa
49. efore 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 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 help 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 1f it or your notebook is too hot to use If this situation occurs the battery indicator will light amber Disconnect your notebook from any electrical outlet and allow the battery to cool down You can 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 7 2 6 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery ensure your notebook is turned off 5 Move the battery lock to switch to the right Unlock position 6 Slide and hold the battery to release latch 7 Remove the battery 7 9 7 The Power System XP 7 2 7 Installing a Battery 8 Slide the battery into the bay 9 Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place 10 Slide the battery lock to switch back to the locked position 7 2 8 Storing a Bat
50. em 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 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 lf your telephone equipment damages the telephone network the local telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical
51. em bar after the OS booted completely It will hint a small diagram to show the messages You can press the Q button in the AC mode and the popup diagram will disappear after several seconds m the Balanced amp Extended Battery 4 8 4 Innovative Product Feature Life Cycle modes You can press the Q a 1 47 PM Figure 6 Tray Icon Initialization 4 1 3 1 2 Operation Behavior When the user presses the Q button in the AC mode there are two prompt messages One is Charging in progress and the other is Charged Completely popped up above tray icon Its LED will be turned on Charging in progres avoiding disconnecting SC 1 45 PM Figure 7 After pressing the Q Button in the AC mode 4 Innovative Product Feature Charged completely lt 0 ech WE ZK Figure 8 100 capacity of Battery is charged completely 4 1 3 1 3 User Cancel Charging by Press Q Button again When the users press the Q Button LED turned on again Cancelled by user popup messages will be displayed above the system tray Besides its LED will be turned off Cancelled by user GR GAME e Asch 145PM Figure 9 Cancelled by user when pressed Q Button again 4 1 3 1 4 Unplug the AC adaptor when Q button pressed once When the AC adaptor was unplugged in Q Button activated mode You have unplugged the AC adaptor Stop charging immediately popup messages will be displayed above the system tray 4 I
52. ems J Microsoft SQL Server 2005 E opaa Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 A Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Network Microsoft Web Publishing A Microsoft Windows SDK Connect To A Smart Battery Wit Smart Battery R Control Panel Jo Startup de Test My Hardware Default Programs Help and Support Figure 1 Launching Smart Battery 4 1 2 Configuration 4 1 2 1 From Control Panel The Configuration of the Smart Battery can be launched from Control Panel see Figure 2 Set Smart Battery 4 5 4 Innovative Product Feature Figure 2 Set Smart Battery 4 1 2 2 The Smart Battery Main Menu 4 1 2 2 1 Smart Battery Properties After launching Smart Battery it displays the main dialog for user to set the Smart Battery properties see Figure 3 Smart Battery Main Dialog Button Notification Display notification window on the system tray Battery Full Charging CC Balanced Extended Battery Life Cycle Traylcon Enable Default Figure 3 Smart Battery Main Dialog 4 6 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 1 2 2 2 Q Button Notification User can click the Display notify window on the system tray option in the Smart Battery dialog see Figure 3 Smart Battery Main Dialog 4 1 2 2 3 Default setting User can click the Default button to load the default Smart Battery settings After clicking the Default button it will load the default settings and make all opti
53. en instructions to set up your network connection 3 Managing Programs gt gt gt 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 7 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 Ses 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 LE Maximize the window to fill your entire screen When the window is maximized the button switches to Hee which will reduce the size of the window when clicked Close the program or document 3 7 2 Adding Software To check what 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 notebo
54. er Define option provides user an advanced chance to customize their personal scenario as ay dag Laast mirp aema eae rere r a Tee Figure 06 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 more clear Figure 07 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 Figure 08 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 4 13 4 Innovative Product Feature 1 To click the Right button of touch pad to setup the detail settings of the Wow video scheme 2 There 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 C aeee Figure 9 Video Scheme Details Dialog 4 14 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 3 Depth Security Control 4 3 1 Entrance Guard Scenario This feature provides an auto logon mechanism to yo
55. er as shown m the drawing and swipe To reduce the damage to the finger printer and fingerprint recognition problems follow these guidelines when using the finger printer e Do not scratch or poke the finger printer with your nails or any hard or sharp objects e Do not press the finger printer strongly e Do not touch the finger printer with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep finger printer surface dry and free of water vapor e Do not touch the finger printer with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the finger printer e Do not paste stickers or write on the finger printer e Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 3 7 1 Delete the Finger Printer Data Save the fingerprint data is stored in the non volatile memory inside the finger printer The fingerprint data are recommended to delete before handing over the computer to the others or disposing of it To delete the fingerprint data do the following l Click Start gt All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt Control 2 The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 3 4 5 Click Fingerprints gt Delete Click Settings gt Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list Select all fingerprint data and click remove Check whethe
56. ernate 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 8 2 2 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 8 2 3 SpeedStep 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 brings 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 8 2 2 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 in order to prolong the battery usage while still providing optimal performance 8 4 8 The Power System Vista You can also individually alter and save each of these settings and schemes if desired C
57. es power by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity a time out When Standby Mode is exited your notebook will return to the same operating state it was before entering standby In Standby Mode if your notebook loses power from both of the electrical outlet and the battery the data in your notbook may be lost To enter Standby Mode in Windows XP Start gt Turn off computer gt Stand By Or Set your notebook to enter Standby Mode as you e Close the lid of your notebook e Press the Power Button e Press the sleep hot key The settings can be accessed via the Advanced tab in Power Options Properties Start gt Control Panel gt Pick a category gt Performance and Maintenance gt Power Options To exit Standby Mode please press the Power Button You cannot exit Standby Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad For more information on Standby Mode see 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 7 2 7 The Power System XP 7 1 2 2 Hibernate Mode In Hibernate Mode system data is copied to the hard drive and your notebook is completely shut down to save power While exiting Hibernate Mode your notebook returns to the same operating state before entering Hibernate Mode Hibernate Mode can be enabled disabled in the Power Options Properties window Your notebook will enter Hibernate Mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low Depending on how you set the Power Management
58. gement 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 8 2 1 Power Management Modes 8 2 1 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 youe notbook may be lost To enter Sleep Mode in Windows Vista Start 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 The settings can be accessed via Power Options Advanced settings window See 8 2 Managing Your Notebook s Power To exit Sleep Mode please press the Power Button You cann
59. ghlight Security Use the down arrow key to select Set Supervisor Password Press Enter Type your password press Enter and re type to confirm Press Enter Your changes will be saved Press Enter to continue Use the right arrow key to select Exit use the down key to select Exit Saving Changes Press Enter and Yes Now your notebook will boot as normal To enable password protection on Boot use the down key to select Password on boot Press Enter and select Enabled 5 5 5 Caring for Your Notebook 5 2 4 Travel Tips e If you are traveling abroad you can carry the proof of ownership or of your right for using your notebook if it is company owned to speed your passage through customs Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet also known as a merchandise passport from your government e Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit and prepare the appropriate power adapters e Check with your credit card company for information about any kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to the users of the portable computers e When traveling in the air please ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook e Before using your notebook on the airplane please verify that such usage is permitted Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during th
60. hanges to the display option settings or enable your notebook s password function for security purposes It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the Setup program so that your notebook 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 You want to change the password or make other changes to the security setup SG Ki The few examples listed above are by no means complete 9 2 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 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 TrustedCore tm Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time XX XX XX lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or lt gt System Date XX XX XXXX lt Enter gt selects field Product Name XXXXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXX System Memory XXX KB Extended Memory XXXXXX KB BIOS Version X XX UUID Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Fl Hein TL Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen has a menu bar with the following
61. he 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 Safety Instructions 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 be reduced to cool 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 Replace 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 instruc
62. he Setup Program o senoeneneensenenn 9 4 9 3 TNS Mah Nees 9 5 94 The Boot MENU siccin 9 7 95 The EXI MENMU a a a eel a a a 9 8 Safety Instructions 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 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 ele
63. he bottom cover Lift off the bottom cover There are two memory module ports here The first one is already occupied by your computer s current memory module Place the new memory module in the second solot Matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot when the module has been secured 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 Chapter 7 The Power System XP 7 The Power System XP 7 1 Power Management 7 1 Vv Vv VV WV Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Speed Step 7 The Power System XP 7 1 1 Managing Your Notebook s Power Sal See 7 2 Battery for more information on getting the best performance from the battery packs S Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible when 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 When leaving your notebook unattended for long periods please place it in standby or hibernate mode You can exit either power management mode by pressing the Power Button 7 1 2 Power Management Modes 7 1 2 1 Standby Mode This mode conserv
64. his 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 VI Modem Regulatory Notice 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 can radiat
65. hoose from the following three power plans that describes the desired relationship between power and performance S ES E el Power Options Create a Power Plan z 4 Search ra 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 000099 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 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 8 5 8 3 Battery Vv Vv Y Y Y Y Y VW VY W 8 The Power System Vista 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 8 6 8 The Power System Vista 8 3 1 Battery Performance The Battery Performance can be varied with on the different operating conditions Your battery may last less time if you are running power intensive programs playing CDs or DVDs or setting the high displa
66. howed 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 Se e Providing a GUI interface for fast wireless switching on exising 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 4 Innovative Product Feature M in r r It provides users an excellent function for recording your own audio or audio video clips clips Value added and consideration program provides an user friendly operation interface and extends the system usability Innovative Product Feature How to Launch Innovative product From Start Menu Innovative Product can be launched from start menu Start gt Smart battery 4 4 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 1 Power Control 4 1 1 How to Launch 4 1 1 1 From Start Menu The Smart Battery can be launched from Start menu see Figure 1 Launching Smart Battery A Microsoft NET Framework SDK v2 0 Microsoft NET Framework SDK v2 0 64 IR Microsoft Facog 1 35 Search Recent It
67. ht 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 3 28 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 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 3 8 6 Deleting Files 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 3 8 8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 3 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 external 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
68. ht or left thumb off the space bar and on to the Touch Pad Gently move your thumb 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 1s similar to double clicking instead of pressing the Touch Pad buttons you tap the Touch Pad itself 3 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 3 16 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 3 Finger Printer The finger printer 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 finger printer Finger Printer Align your fingertip with the finger print
69. ingerprint data is still displayed on the list Select all fingerprint data and click remove Check whether all fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop gt gt gt gt Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 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 Themes gt Pick a task gt Change the desktop background The Display Properties window offers a choice of wallpapers Choose the name of the wallpaper you want to display or choose None if you prefer not to use a wallpaper image You can also choose your own images by choosing Browse and specifying images in a directory The Position pull down menu lets you either Tile your selected image Center places one copy of the image in the center of the screen or Stretch enlarges it to fit the screen To accept the settings click OK and close the Display Properties window 2 4 2 Choosing a Screen Saver Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Pick a task gt Choose a screen saver Select a screen saver from the Screen saver pull down menu or choose None if you prefer not to activate a screen saver You can customize your scr
70. istrator Standard User Figure 15 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 16 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 m 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 4 18 4 Innovative Product Feature Figure 16 Entrance Guard Account Training Dialog 8 After face image verification users will be asked to key in the security password Figure 17 Security Peweword Setime Verify Success Figure 17 Security Password Setting Dialog 9 User can store the security password in the proper location Default or customized Figure 18 Proper Store the Securty ptzeeze at s SAI TY Storage pl Place Sever j Gramc mi sl er t Name Cate most Type He vere ve Seve a type frat ace Format pa D ma Figure 18 Security Password Saving Dialog After the whole new Entrance Guard account creation procedure has been completed user can click on the Finish bu
71. l Monitor or Television When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor or television attached and turned on the image may appear on either the display or the external device Alternatively you can press ED 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 the 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 Pick a category gt Appearance and Themes Under Pick a task click Change the screen resolution or under or pick a Control Panel icon click Display and select Settings tab You can try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports the settings will automatically adjust to the closest possible setting 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 6 Networks To access a network At the office you can access a network via the built in PCI E LAN For specific information 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 sy
72. lect Toolbars gt choose the toolbar you want to add 2 2 6 Notification Area System Tray The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions including the clock and printer status Windows XP hides icons that are not used frequently Click Ba to see hidden icons To prevent Windows XP from hiding icons Right click an empty spot on the Taskbar gt Properties gt ensure that Hide inactive icons is not checked Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Taskbar Start Menu Taskbar appearance sa Siarl welcome Nina s Webs C Lock the taskbar C Auto hide the taskbar Keep the taskbar on top of other windows C Group similar taskbar buttons Show Quick Launch Notification area Show the clock You can keep the notification area uncluttered by hiding icons that you have not clicked recently Hide inactive icons SSC x 2 2 7 Recycle Bin y 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 8 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 2 0 Control Panel In the Control Panel you can change how Windows looks and works Click the Start button and then Control Panel There are two interfaces you can choose either Classic View or Category View You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window Under Pick a
73. m your 5 1 2 notebook s openings and keyboard Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to wipe your notebook and keyboard Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner Cleaning the Display 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 3 Usea slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to wipe your notebook s display Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner Cleaning the Touch Pad 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 3 Usea slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to carefully wipe the Touch Pad being 5 1 4 careful not to allow the moisture into the gaps of your notebook Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner Cleaning the CD DVD Drive LY Never touch the lens Use only the compressed air to clean the lens If you encounter the difficulity 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 5 2 5 Caring for Your Notebook 5 1 5 Precautions 5 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 it completely dry out before using it again Do no
74. mes Use shortcut Uptions Press modifier key twice to lock Tum StickyRevs off if two keys are pressed at once Motitication Make sounds when modifier key is pressed Show StickyRevs skatus on screen Click Use shortcut to enable the listed shortcut to activate StickyKeys mode By checking Press modifier key twice to lock 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 StickyKeys off if two keys are pressed at once to have StickyKeys automatically disable whenever any two keys are pressed simultaneously If Make sounds when modifier key is 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 Show StickyKeys status on screen to display the StickyKeys icon in your toolbar whenever the StickyKeys mode 1s activated The icon will change to indicate which modifier key if any is currently active Click on OK to confirm your changes or Cancel to exit the dialogue box without making any changes 2 14 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 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 you
75. muted Users can also press this button or other play control buttons to stop the recording action 4 Play Button Users can press this button to play pause or replay current file 5 Next Button When playing the recorded clip or browsing captured image users can press this button to stop current action and leap to the next one and continue to execute the same function on this clip or image 6 Mute Button Users can press this button to mute the volume output or release it This function will be automatically disabled while Meeting secretary is recording When the status is at mute users can press this button or other volume control buttons to disable and change the volume level 7 Volume Control Bar Users can control the volume level via sliding the control bar left or right When volume status is mute users can also slide this bar to release it 4 31 4 Innovative Product Feature Web CAM settings Webcam Settings Users can change the webcam settings according to the preference of users The property page below is provided with webcam driver vd Microphone settings Audio VCapture Properties Settings Image Control Default Image Miror f Image Flip Default Save Brightness k g Load Contrast 54 iom Gamma d 48 Flicker Hue C Outdoor E p 3 Saturalion 50Hz Sh ke 2hamreczz C 60Hz m Extra Control m Backlight Auto Mode Contra Comp AUTO E m B W Mode White
76. necting 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 on 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 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 60HZ in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and t
77. nent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying 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 5 2 2 Packing Your Notebook 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 LN When traveling in the air never check in your notebook as baggage 5 2 3 Setting a Password To provide the extra protection for your data and documents it 1s advisable to set a password As your notebook is booting starting up press F2 to view BIOS Setup Utility Use the right arrow key to hi
78. 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 Click Create Account Sleep Mode To find out how to conserve power using the Sleep Mode see 8 1 Power Management 3 3 3 2 Tips for Using Windows gt Vv Vv Y Y VV V WV 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel Computer 3 4 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 71 Windows Help and Support Find an answer s me Windows Basics Security and Maintenance Windows Online Help a Table of Contents Troubleshooting What s new Ask someone Use 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 online More support options Information from Microsoft 1 Find your files and folders 2 Get your programs to work on this version of Windows 3 Update your drivers Par TL Ask someone or expand your search iL Offline Help 3 5 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 2
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82. ns and the dates you deleted them Select the file you want to retrieve click the File menu and then click Restore The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is moved to its original location 2 9 Playing CDs and Movies gt gt gt 2 Operating Your Notebook XP Inserting Discs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 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 LY Do not move the computer when playing CDs or DVDs To insert a disc do the following Press the eject button on the front of the drive Pull the tray out With the label side up place the disc in the center of the tray SC ten 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 Si 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 Entertainment gt Volume Control In the Volume Control window click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume Audio Volume Down Audio Volume Up 2 9 3 Adjusting the Picture
83. nts 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 Si 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 3 10 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad gt Vv Vv Y Y V WV Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions Sticky Keys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Finger Printer 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 3 1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys FY Num Lk P To enable the numeric keypad press IS The i indicator will light when the numeric lock is on IS To disable the numeric keypad press VH again To use the primary function of a dual function key when the numeric keypad is enabled press IW and the desired key 3 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Wireless Bluetooth Turn On Off To enable this function you need to install Wireless Select Switch Switches Display Mode LCD gt CRT gt TV gt LCD CRT Simultaneous gt LCD TV Simultaneous Switches the video image to the next display or both displays simultaneously 3 12 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista
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85. ocuments Te E mail re 2 Outlook Express Si My Pictures D La Notepad J My Music OF GE My Computer e Thermal Control Panel H Files and Settings Transfer z TS wizard Set Program Access and 4 Defaults e sndrecs2 ww Connect To Ss el HyperSnap D 5 E A Printers and Faxes OF E VE SA Help and Support A Search All Programs gt ZC d Bun Ei Log Orr Lo Turn OFF Computer The Start menu is designed 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 Log Off allows the current user to log off so a new user can log on to your notebook using his personal settings Turn Off Computer provides options for turning off restarting and placing your notebook in power saving modes If your notebook is running Windows XP Professional and is connected to a domain different options appear in the Shut Down window 2 7 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 2 5 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 toggle taskbar buttons click the relevant button Windows XP groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar Right click an empty spot on the taskbar and se
86. ok s antivirus software before installing software See the documentation that came with the antivirus software for detailed procedure O 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 EJ Then click OK and follow the prompts on your screen 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 7 3 Removing Software Wa 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 appear on the screen Si Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window In this case check the documentation that came with the specific program 3 26 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 8 Managing Files Vv Vv Y Y VW VY V WV Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Rec
87. ome end keys e Support reverse T cursor keys e Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer e Window key supported Specifications Hard Disk Drive HDD e 9 5mm 2 5 S ATA HDD e support with 120 160 250 320GB 5400rpm capacity e support with 120 160GB 7200rpm capacity e Easily removable no more than two screws Optical Disc Drive ODD e 12 7mmh Combo DVD CD RW Drive e 12 7mmh DVD Super Multi Drive Pointing Device e Touch Pad e 2 buttons up and down UO Ports e PCI Express Card 34 54mm x I zs e USB V2 0 x 3 Power USB V2 0 x 3 e RGB VGA port x 1 15pins e Microphone in x 1 e Headphone out jack x 1 e DC in jack x 1 e Mini Card x1 e Media Card Reader SD MMC MS MS pro x 1 e RJ 11 jack x 1 for 56Kbps V 90 92 Modem x 1 e RJ 45 jack x 1 e Kensington lock x 1 Camera e 1 3M pixels CMOS module fix type GAA 061406 CI1A WLAN e Wireless LAN mini card e PCI Express base specification compliant e 802 11 b g Broadcom chip e 802 11 b g n Ralink chip Modem e Internal Modem with MDC solution MDC1 5 xi Specifications Bluetooth e Foxconn Bluetooth V2 1 EDR Mini Card Organization e One Mini card slot for WLAN NEWCARD e One Single Wide New Card socket e Supports both PCI Express Card and USB2 0 Card 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
88. ons to default 4 1 2 2 4 OK User can click the OK button to save the Smart Battery settings and make the changes take effect 4 1 2 2 5 Cancel User can click the Cancel button to discard all the changes All of the setting will keep the same 4 1 2 2 6 Battery Full Charging The system allows end users to charge their batteries for up to 100 of the batteries capacity The mode lets Q button be disabled and there is no any notify window 4 1 2 2 7 Balanced The system allows end users to charge their batteries for up to 75 of the batteries capacity 4 1 2 2 8 Extended Battery Life Cycle The system allows end users to charge their batteries for up to 50 of the batteries capacity 4 1 2 2 9 Traylcon Enable Disable Check it to display the tray icon and uncheck it to hide the tray icon 4 7 4 Innovative Product Feature Q Button Notification ri Display notification window on the system tray Mode Option C Battery Full Charging Balanced Extended Battery Life Cycle W Traylcon Enable Default OK Sy a8 Ey Q Button Notification Display notification window on the system tray Mode Option E Battery Full Charging e l F Balanced Extended Battery Life Cycle E TrayIcon Disable Figure 5 Tray Icon Disable 4 1 3 Detail Functions 4 1 3 1 The Tray Icon behavior 4 1 3 1 1 Tray Icon amp Q Button Relationship It will show the tray icon from Vista syst
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90. osoft Windows XP Professional operating system the security and networking features are not available in Windows XP Home Edition You will see different options in some windows related to security and networking Save and close any open files exit any open programs Click Start gt Turn Off Computer gt Turn Off Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished You can configure Windows XP to shut down or go into sleep mode by pressing the power button Open the Control Panel gt Power Options gt Advanced dialog box to do this 2 1 3 Logging Off With Microsoft Windows XP multiple users can access a single computer with their own personal settings Using their own password each user logs on to the computer meaning other users cannot access their settings or files To log off Save and close any open files exit any open programs click Start gt Log Off gt Log Off To switch users click Start gt Log Off 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 XP Professional and is a member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 256 MB of memory You can set up Fast User Switching in the Control Panel dialog
91. ot Check the documents that came with your card if the orientation is unclear r4 1 Press to release the dummy card from the New Card slot 2 Hold the PCI Express card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside of the card facing up 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 6 2 6 Peripherals 6 1 3 Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Push the card all the way to and then release it 2 Pull the card out of the slot 6 3 6 Peripherals 6 2 Adding and Removing SD MMC MS Cards 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 card reader slot To remove the SD MMC MS card please push it in gently and then it ejects automatically 6 4 6 Peripherals 6 3 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your notebook to improve its performance To remove a memory module l 2A 3 Remove the screws securing the bottom cover Lift off the bottom cover Pop out the two sliver latches holding the memory module into place The module pops up Grasp the outer edges of the memory module with thumb and forefinger and then gently remove it To install a memory module l 2 3 6 5 Remove the screws securing t
92. ot exit Sleep Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad For more information on Sleep Mode see 3 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 8 2 8 The Power System Vista 2 1 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 P gt Hibernate The settings can be accessed via Power Options Advanced settings window See 8 2 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 3 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 8 2 2 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options 8 2 2 1 Select a power plan Windows Vista provides three preset power plans Balanced Power saver and High
93. ottom side of your notebook Baton BasyRomsetas aen EC 1 12 1 Introducing Your Notebook 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 7 2 Battery XP or 8 3 Battery Vista To remove the Battery Pack 1 Move the Battery Lock Switch to the left Unlock position 2 Slide the Battery Release Latch to the right 3 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 1 13 Chapter 2 Opera ting Your Notebook XP 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off gt Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Vv Vv V WV Standby Mode 2 1 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 1 1 Turning Your Notebook On a 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 9 4 The Boot Menu Press the power button to turn on your notebook Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely Turning the computer off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time you start your notebook 2 1 2 Turning Your Notebook Off S If your notebook uses Micr
94. p 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 8 1 Power Management 8 3 5 Charging the Battery S When connected to an electrical outlet a completely discharged 6 cell amp 4 cell battery needs to be charged in 3 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 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 1f it or your notebook is too hot to use If this siyuation occurs the battery indicator will light amber Disconnect your no
95. performance Each plan has the different time out settings for turning off the display and 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 8 3 8 The Power System Vista To maximize battery power use the Power saver plan 8 2 2 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 Advanced settings window see 8 2 Managing Your Notebook s Power e Set the computer to Do nothing Sleep Hib
96. r all fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 4 Personalizing Your Desktop gt gt gt gt Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 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 3 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 3 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme De
97. r fingers 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 thumb 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 1s 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 Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse Select the desired settings and click Apply Click OK to save the settings and close the window 2 15 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 3 Finger Printer The finger printer 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
98. riod before go into Hibernate can be set from 1 minute to 10 minutes in 5 segment settings Users can also set the time as Never Refer to Figure 24 4 22 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 3 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 Figure 23 Safety Guard Tracing Mode Press a 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 UR button can pause or stop the tracing process A Normal Set the tracing sensitivity to normal ban High Set the tracing sensitivity to high level Time Limit the length of the recording file Space Limit the size of the recording file None No limitation 4 Innovative Product Feature 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 AN Stream Saieiv Guard Figure 24 Safety Guard View Records Mode Press 7 gt button to play the file UR and ER but
99. ry Charge Blue Amber HDD Access Blue Wireless Blue Bluetooth Amber For detailed battery status see 7 2 Battery XP or 8 3 Battery Vista 1 4 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of your notebook ew Teon pow o o I 1 5 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 2 1 USB Port Use this port to connect a USB device such as a mouse external keyboard or printer to the computer 1 2 2 Audio Ports You can connect a headphone or an external speaker to the Q port and a microphone to the N port The built in speakers are disable when a device is connected to the Q port K 1 2 3 VGA Port Use this port to connect an external monitor to your computer See Section 1 1 2 Display 1 2 4 Kensington Lock The Kensington lock protects your computer from theft Use a padlock compatible with the Kensington lock to attach your computer to the desk 1 6 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 7 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of your notebook 1 3 1 USB Ports Use this port to connect a USB device such as a mouse full size external keyboard or printer to the computer 1 8 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 2 Optical Media Drive The optical media drive provides a mean for you to import export data and small files into from your computer Depending on the configuration of your computer
100. s 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 3 9 2 Adjusting the Volume Si 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 3 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 3 32 Chapter 4 Innovative Product Feature 4 Innovative Product Feature About this Feature Guide This feature guide is designed to highlight and clearly illustrate the 2008 innovative features and let you easily understand hands on the most important 1s to utilize this innovative features at the best efficiency What you can find in this guide e Introduces the 2008 innovative features come with
101. selections Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters 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 9 3 9 The BIOS Setup Program To move between menu bar items use the lt and P arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted For example if 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 9 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 1s 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 9 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 progr
102. sktop 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 3 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 3 20 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 5 Display gt Adjusting the Brightness gt Using an External Monitor or Television gt Setting the Display Resolution 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 3 5 2 Using an External Monitor or Television When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor or television attached and turned on the image may appear on either the display or the external device
103. stem administrator for the telephone number of the network To set up the connection go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections in Classic Interface Network Connections Enter the details for your connection and click OK 2 22 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 Managing Programs gt Running Programs gt Adding Software gt Removing Software 2 Operating Your Notebook XP 2 7 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 XP to run on To run a program click Start gt 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 CHEN iS minimizes the program window That is it is removed from the screen but is still running It will appear as a tab on your bottom taskbar To restore the program window simply click the tab 5 maximizes the window to fill your entire screen When the window is maximized the button switches to el which will reduce the size of the window when clicked E closes the program or document 2 7 2 Adding Software To check what 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 techni
104. t 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 is 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 it s 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 5 2 Traveling Y Vv V WV WV 5 Caring for Your Notebook Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Setting a Password Traveling Tips If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen 5 4 5 Caring for Your Notebook 5 2 1 Identifying Your Notebook Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook or use the perma
105. tebook 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 1f the battery is bad and needs replacing 8 3 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 8 8 8 The Power System Vista 8 3 Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery into the bay 2 Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place Slide the battery lock to switch back to the locked position 8 3 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 8 3 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 8 3 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 Ifyou are not use your notebook for a long period please remove the battery e Ifyou have a spare battery pack please alternate the
106. tery If storing your notebook for an extended period of time please remove the battery Fully charge the battery before using your notebook again 7 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 7 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 Ifyou are not use your notebook for a long period please remove the battery e Ifyou have a spare battery pack 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 7 10 Chapter 8 The Power System Vista 8 The Power System Vista 8 1 Power Management 8 1 Vv Vv VV WV Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep 8 The Power System Vista 8 2 Managing Your Notebook s Power See amp 3 Battery for more information on getting the best performance from the battery packs Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible as the battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged Your notebook comes with built in power mana
107. tions 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 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 Safety Instructions 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 look fora 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 th
108. to as modifier keys in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously To activate StickyKeys mode press the Shift key five times and then click OK StickyKeys Pressing the SHIFT key 5 times turns op Dckuk eus StickyRevs lets you use the SHIFT CTAL ALT or Windows Logo keys by pressing one key at a time To keep ShickyReys on click OF To cancel StickyReys click Cancel To deactivate the key combination for StickyRevs click Settings Cancel Settings Alternatively you can click on Start gt Control Panel gt Accessibility Options and check Use StickyKeys before clicking OK Accessibility Options Io ES Keyboard Sound Display Mouse General Stiickykeps Use Ghckukeus if you want to use SHIFT CTRL ALT o Windows logo key by pressing one key at a time Use StickyReys Settings Filterkeps Use Fiterkeps d you want Windows to ignore bret or repeated keystrokes or slow the repeat rate Use Filterkeys Togglekeys Use Togoglek eus if you want to hear tones when pressing LAPS LOCK NOM LOCE and SCROLL LOCE Use ToggleKevs Settings Show extra keyboard help in programs 2 13 2 Operating Your Notebook XP To further customize StickyKeys click Settings in either of the above dialogue boxes The following dialogue box will appear Settings for StickyKeys keyboard shortcut The shortout for StickyReys ts Press the SHIFT kep fiwe ti
109. ton for user to pause or stop it a 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 Limit Sensitivity 2008 01 28 12 00 None Normal 2008 01 28 19 00 1 Mb High ER 28 2008 v GH Ml SOR ee Bier tame Ml Oman T lt E k oo Y J Add to List nr BE Ga Figure 25 Safety Guard Schedule Dialog 4 24 4 Innovative Product Feature 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 settings recording setting user mail setting and SMS setting Safety Guard Settings Display fime mark Tum off montor Popup waming message Use default Erahle eMail no Recipient tpzexg02 compal com This server requires authentication ss Sende eddie_lee compal com eeu ae eddie_lee compal com ieee ae psexg02 compal com Password Port IE This server requires a secure connection SSL a Figure 26 Safety Guard Settings Dialog Recording Setting Record time mark Add time mark on the video frame
110. trance Guard Setup Windows Live Messenger YAHOO Messenger Skype Figure 12 IM Password Wizard Dialog 4 16 4 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 SOU SSES SEENEN bebes Abee ane Figure 13 Advanced Settings Dialog Operation Procedure Create New Account 1 Click on Account Management screen will change to dialog below Figure 16 Click on Create New Account You can start to create a new account 4 17 4 Innovative Product Feature Entrance Guard Setup Create New Account Figure 14 Entrance Guard Setup 1 2 Input user s windows password to create a new Account Press OK Figure 17 Entrance Guard Setup Lzer rame ME Password Confirmed Password P O Passed Computer Domain Name ue P Account Type Admin
111. tton to saved and apply to the program Figure 19 4 19 4 Innovative Product Feature Entrance Guard Setup F inal Result Goneratulations The Entrance Guard trainning had been finished Ih the end you can press Finish to adopt the current training result Figure 19 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 20 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 Figure 16 4 3 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 detect 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 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 4 20 4 2 3 4 Innovative Product Feature next instruction that user s pre defined Power Saving Smart Watchdog can instruct system to go into either
112. ur 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 10 Entrance Guard Dialog 4 15 4 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 the information of current accounts such as new face or new security password Entrance Guard Setup Create New Account Delete Account Update Account Figure II 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 En
113. ur own performance needs It is recommended 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 9 1 9 The BIOS Setup Program 9 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program gt Accessing the BIOS Setup Program gt Launching Submenus gt 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 For example you may want to make c
114. wer Buttons Power Button Power Button Oh Dress to turn your notebook on For more on power settings see 7 1 Power Management XP or 8 1 Power Management Vista Windows XP or Vista which comes preinstalled goes into the shutdown sequence automatically if you press the power button while on In Windows XP you can configure this in Control Panel gt Power Options gt Advanced 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 Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 5 Finger Printer The finger printer allows you to enroll the computer with registered fingerprint This recognition device helps prevent unauthorized access by others For more information see 2 3 7 Finger Printer XP or 3 3 7 Finger Printer Vista 1 1 6 Touch Pad The touch pad works like a desktop mouse For more information see 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad XP or 3 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Vista 1 1 7 Touch Pad Buttons The left and right touch pad buttons perform the same functions as the left right buttons of a standard mouse 1 3 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 1 8 Device Status Indicators Power Status The LEDs on the front of notebook indicate the device and power status The flashing Power On LED indicates your notebook is in standby mode 1 Power On Blue 2 Batte
115. y brightness The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low LY 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 LY 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 LN Only use the BATFTOOL4 or BATFTOOL6 battery pack with your notebook 8 3 2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Amber gt approximately 3 minutes left system beeps 8 3 3 Power Meter The power meter W indicates the remaining battery charge When your notebook is running on battery power you can double click the W 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 1f it is not already please see 8 1 Power Management 8 7 8 The Power System Vista 8 3 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 notebook will bee
116. ycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista 3 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 3 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 is to a CD RW drive For smaller files you can use a floppy disk 3 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 locations drives 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 3 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 Rig
117. you may either be able to record CDs or play DVDs 1 2 7 New Card Slot For PCI Express Card Supports 34 54mm type PCI Express Card For more information see Section 5 1 PCI Express Cards 1 2 8 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supports one SD MMC MS card which 1s used in digital still camera and various forms of portable information equipment 1 9 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 4 Rear Side The following picture shows the rear side of your notebook 1 2 3 DR AC Adapter Connector D Modem Jack D LAN Jack 1 3 1 AC Adapter Connector mmm Usce this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook You can connect an AC adapter when your notebook is switched on or off 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 3 2 AC Adapter Connector The modem jack allows you to connect your notebook to a telephone line with a standard RJ 11 connector 1 10 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 3 LAN Jack RN The RJ 45 network jack allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network LAN AS Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector 1 11 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the b
118. your laptop 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 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 Features described m 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 1s model dependent What Features we are offering to you Program DJ contains a set of innovative value added software that brings you the consideration and convenience features Video and Audio preference setting for joyful experience Advanced biotechnology on facial recognition and identification system for in depth security control Power management on system camera monitoring battery charging methodology and extra power source ports Camera monitoring usage for protecting content security from been stolen 4 1 4 Innovative Product Feature e Power Control e The Smart Battery Spec describes the utility which enhances battery life by facilitating the application driver platforms and hardware systems offer

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