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. • Introduces you to the features of your notebook. • Gives you the useful details on using your notebook. • Tells you how to look after your notebook, whether at home or traveling. • Talks about Express Card peripherals and how to use them. • Goes into more detail about power management and explains how to conserve power while on the move.
Contents Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook ..............................................xiv 1.1 Front Side ........................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Display............................................................................................. 1-2 1.1.2 Power USB Button........................................................................... 1-2 1.1.3 Power Buttons .........................................................................
2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.6 Microsoft Windows Vista Help ......................................................... 2-5 Windows Desktop............................................................................ 2-6 Start Button...................................................................................... 2-7 Taskbar.......................................................................
3.2 3.2.1 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 Power Control..................................................................................... 3-7 Green Charger ................................................................................ 3-7 Joyful Experience .............................................................................. 3-9 WOW Audio..................................................................................... 3-9 WOW Video....................................
6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 6.3.8 6.3.9 6.3.10 Low-Battery Warning ....................................................................... 6-8 Charging the Battery........................................................................ 6-8 Removing the Battery ...................................................................... 6-8 Installing a Battery ........................................................................... 6-9 Storing a Battery.............................................................
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.
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 +5oC to +35oC (+41oF to +95oF). Store it at a temperature of -20oC to +60oC (+4oF to +140oF). • Your notebook shipped with the plastic dummies installed in PCMCIA or Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal object, or other particles.
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.
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 for a rechargeable battery recycling website that lists disposal locations near you.
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.
Modem Regulatory Notice Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully and save them for reference in future. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
Modem Regulatory Notice e. f. will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 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.
Modem Regulatory Notice Canadian Notice (Canada Only) Norwegian Notice (Norway Only) For Class I 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 “Må kun tilkoples kabel-TV nett via galvanisk isolator.
Modem Regulatory Notice BSMI 通告 (僅限於台灣地區) 如果您在電腦的底部、側面或背面板上找到一個 的相關規定： ix 標誌，則適用於以下部份
Specifications Specifications CPU • Intel Mobile Penryn, Dual core processor; 2.26/2.4/2.53/2.8GHz 1066MHz FSB, 3MB/6MB L2 catch. Chipset • Intel GM45 (667/800/1066 MHz FSB supported). • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller. • ICH9-M. • JMicron JMB385 for 3 in 1 controller. • Integrated VGA solution for GM45. • Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec. • Realtek RTL8102E for 10/100 MB LAN. Memory • On board with two 200-pin +1.
Specifications Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • SATA • 9.5mm, 2.5” HDD Support with 80GB/120GB/160GB/250GB • 5400/7200 RPM Optical Disc Drive (ODD) • 12.7mmh, Combo Drive • 12.
Specifications NEWCARD • One Single-Wide New Card socket • Supports both Express Card and USB2.0 Card Excellent Power Management Function • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Standby mode by time out • LCD Local Standby mode by time out • Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • Full ACPI 1.
1 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1.1 Display Your display is either a 15.4” COLOR TFT WXGA, LCD. 1.1.2 Power USB Button The laptop is equipped with a power USB function, which allows you to increase the power output when charging an external USB device, such as a mobile phone or PDA. You can charge external USB devices with power cable connected when the laptop is powered off, but this button must be pressed in order to do so. 1.1.3 Power Buttons Press to turn your notebook on.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1.7 Battery LED (Blue/Amber) ( ) Battery states LED is one dual-color LED indicator both of Blue and Amber color. 1.1.8 HDD accessing state Blue LED ( ) Reflect the activities of Blue Led. Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware. 1.1.9 Touch Pad Buttons The left and right touch pad buttons perform the same functions as the left/right buttons of a standard mouse. 1.1.10 Camera (option) The built-in camera supports a 1.3/2.0 mega pixel CMOS web camera. 1.1.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 2 The flashing Power On LED indicates your notebook is in standby mode.
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1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.2.1 Power USB Ports When you press Power USB button under off mode, you can charge external USB devices with power cable connected. USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping”. 1.2.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of your notebook.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.3.1 Kensington Lock A Kensington Security Slot is a small, metal-reinforced hole found on almost all small or portable computer and electronics equipment, particularly on expensive and/or relatively light ones, such as laptops, computer monitors, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and video projectors. It is used for attaching a lock-and-cable apparatus, in particular those from Kensington. 1.3.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.4 Rear Side The following picture shows the rear side of your notebook.
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook.
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 6.3 Battery (Vista). To remove the Battery Pack: 1. Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right (Unlock position). 2. Slide the Battery Release Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from the computer chassis. 1.5.2 Battery Release Latch The Battery Release Latch secures the battery pack.
2 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On 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 7.4 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 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.1.4 Adding User Accounts Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows Vista operating system and is connected to a domain. With Windows Vista installed, the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts > Manage another account. 2. When prompted, click Continue. 3. Click Create a new account. 4.
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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help For Microsoft Windows Vista help, go to Start > Help and Support. The Windows Help and Support dialog box opens.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.3 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs. 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.4 Taskbar The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you open a program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs, simply click the relevant button. Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.6 Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the Recycle Bin. Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently. 2.2.7 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 Home or Classic View. You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.2.8 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 contents of a drive or folder, open Computer then double-click the icon of the drive or folder you want to view (for example, drive C). 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys. To enable the numeric keypad, press The . indicator will light when the numeric lock is on. To disable the numeric keypad, press again. To use the primary function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is enabled, Press 2.3.2 and the desired key.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) Stop Fast Rewind Fast Forward Number Lock Scroll Lock Caps Lock 2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions Opens Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results - Computers dialog box (when your notebook is connected to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation, including character repeat rate, in the Control Panel click Hardware and Sound > Keyboard.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.4 Sticky Keys The Sticky Keys function lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN keys or the Windows logo key (referred to as modifier keys) in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously. To activate Sticky Keys mode, press the Shift key five times and then click YES. Alternatively, you can click on Start > Control Panel > Ease of Access > Change how your keyboard works and check Turn on Sticky Keys before clicking Save.
2 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. 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.3.5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing you to move the cursor around the screen, in the same way you would with a mouse. Place your 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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 > Appearance and Personalization > 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.
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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the keyboard shortcuts. Brightness Down Brightness Up 2.5.2 Using an External Monitor When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the external device.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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 system administrator for the telephone number of the network. To set up the connection, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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 Vista - to run on. To run a program, click Start > 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: Minimize the program window. That is, it is removed from the screen, but is still running.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.7.3 Removing Software 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 > Control Panel > Programs > 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. Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window.
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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.8.5 Renaming Files Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to rename, and click the file to select it. Click the Organize menu and select Rename. Never change a file’s extension (the last three characters after the period). Doing so may render the file unusable. Type the new filename and press Enter. 2.8.6 Deleting Files Never delete files that are part of an installed program. Doing so may render the file unusable.
2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 2.8.8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the Recycle Bin. If you delete a file in error, you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin: Double-click the Recycle Bin 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.
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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) 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. Do not move the computer when playing CDs or DVDs. To insert a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2. Pull the tray out. 3. With the label side up, place the disc in the center of the tray. 4. Snap the disc onto the spindle. 5. Gently push the tray back into the drive.
3 Chapter 3 Innovative Product Feature
3 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 is, to utilize this innovative features at the best efficiency. What you can find in this guide: • Introduces the 2008 innovative features come with your laptop. • Illustrates the feature details in operation procedure and applicable scenario.
3 Innovative Product Feature • Easy Logon • • • • Easy to launch Compal Innovative Products Friendly operation to fast select various applications Enables better control, design, and development from richer user interface Experience the different impressions on using and controlling applications • Power Control • By adjusting the methodology of the battery capacity recharging, Green Charger can extend total battery efficiency and life cycle • Users choose the most appropriate mode according to their us
3 Innovative Product Feature • Depth Security Control • 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. • it is very safe for neither ID nor password be showed on the screen. 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature It provides users an excellent function for recording your own audio or audio/video clips. Value added and consideration program provides a user friendly operation interface and extends the system usability.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.1 Easy Logon 3.1.1 Program DJ Figure 01: Program DJ Main Flash Operation Procedure To launch Program DJ, the Program DJ mains interface appears for users to select the program they want to use. With flash installed, users can see a flash enabled main interface can be seen and operated; otherwise, only a mini bar Manu will be available to operate. The sequence of icons depends on what and how much application has been installed.
3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 02: Program DJ Main Interface The Program DJ Mini bar After launched either of the applications, the flash enabled main interface will minimize into a mini bar and wait for next application launch. When specific of application is used, the application button will be display in highlighted background. Figure 03: Program DJ Mini bar Notice Scale button: Users can click the scale button to switch Program DJ between main interface and mini bar.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.2 Power Control 3.2.1 Green Charger Scenarios An environmental care concept had been applied to the product by utilizing the mechanism of battery management to keep the earth green as well as extend the life cycle of the battery usage. Main Functions There are 3 modes to choose from when recharging the battery. Users choose the most appropriate mode according to their using behavior.
3 Innovative Product Feature If you need to use the notebook in the DC mode, you should need a full-charged battery to extend DC mode usage duration. (4) “On-the-Go” Button After the user click the “On-the-Go” button to launch this feature, the system will charge the battery up to 100% capacity while in the “75% Balanced” & “50% Extended Battery Life Cycle” modes.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.3 Joyful Experience 3.3.1 WOW Audio Scenario WOW Audio is a setting assortment for Audio conditions preset in Color Defines, Resolutions and Viewing Sizes that offer users a chance to select the most-fit scenario according to their preference. Figure 05 : WOW Audio Configuration Dialog Main Function 1. Normal: Presents the sound based on the factory default settings 2.
3 Innovative Product Feature The preset scenarios are Normal, Office, Photo, Movie and User Define. Define. The User Define option provides user an advanced chance to customize their personal scenario. Figure 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 clearly.
3 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4 Depth Security Control 3.4.1 Entrance Guard Scenario This feature provides an auto logon mechanism to your MS Windows system by utilizing the built-in webcam to recognize the face of users who intend to logon to the system. It secures the exposure of the IDs and passwords, as well as to make the logon very easy and speedy.
3 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. Figure 11: Account Management Dialog 2.
3 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature Figure 14: Entrance Guard-Setup (1) 2. Input user’s windows password to create a new Account. Press “OK”. (Figure 17) 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.
3 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) Figure 17: Security Password Setting Dialog 9. User can store the security password in the proper location.
3 Innovative Product Feature 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. 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4.2 Smart Watchdog Scenario Smart Watchdog is a monitoring application that utilizes webcam function for extended service to users. By using the built-in webcam, the Smart Watchdog can detect the presence of the users for an advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the laptop from spying.
3 Innovative Product Feature (5) Hibernate Time Setting This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Hibernate mode. Figure 22: Smart Watchdog – System Hibernate Screen Operation Procedure 1. Click on “Smart Watchdog” icon under “Smart Watchdog” folder and dialog shown. 2. The Smart Watchdog dialog appears for further feature selection. 3. To active the monitoring webcam, users can select to set either the time period for getting into “Standby” or “Hibernate”. 4.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.4.3 Safety Guard Scenario This is a compound technology by the Video Tracing through webcam through Digital Microphone. Safety only needs webcam and Microphone. Users can utilize this feature for safety assurance or other monitoring applications. Main Functions 1. Tracing Mode After launch Safety Guard, it starts at the “Tracing” mode. Figure 23: Safety Guard Tracing Mode Press “ ” button to start tracing process, Safety Guard begin to guard your properties.
3 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\ AVStream\”. Figure 24: Safety Guard View Records Mode Press “ ” button to play the file, “ ” and “ ” button for user to pause or stop it. Delete Button: Remove the item of the file list and delete it from storage. Rename Button: Rename for the files. 3.
3 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.
3 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 is provided by the SMTP service provider.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.5 User Friendly 3.5.1 Wireless Switch Scenarios Users set the Wireless Switch preference. Only when Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11x) devices both exist, users can adjust their preference. Figure 27: Wireless Switch Configuration Dialog Operation Procedure (1) Apply both Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11x) devices. (2) Apply Bluetooth device. (3) Apply WLAN (802.11x) device.
3 Innovative Product Feature 3.5.2 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature Multiple Modes 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature 1. “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 “...\User\Documents\Meeting secretary\AudioSolo\” folder 2.
3 Innovative Product Feature Operation Procedure Player Control Figure 30 : control buttons 1. Previous Button 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.
3 Innovative Product Feature Webcam Settings Users can change the webcam settings according to the preference of users. The property page below is provided with webcam driver. Figure 31 : The Property Page of Webcam Audio Users can change the microphone settings according to the preference of users. The property page below is provided with audio driver.
3 Innovative Product Feature 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 Users can press this button to take a picture. Obviously, this button enables only in Video mode.
4 Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook
4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.1 Caring for Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive Precautions Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook’s case or display. Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays.
4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as the printer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust from your notebook’s openings and keyboard. 4. Use a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth to wipe your notebook and keyboard. Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner. 4.1.
4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.1.5 Precautions • 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 not turn off your notebook if the drive light indicates the drive is active. Turning off your notebook while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
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4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.2.1 Identifying Your Notebook Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook, or use the permanent marker or stencil to write a unique 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 if it offers coded identification tags. 4.2.
4 Caring for Your Notebook 4.2.3 Travel Tips • 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.
5 Chapter 5 Peripherals
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5 Peripherals 5.1.1 Express Card Types The New Card slot supports one 54mm type Express Card. It supports both USB 2.0 and Express technology which improve the speed in data transfer and require less power than PC Cards. A Express Card is not a bootable device. 5.1.2 Installing a Express Card Express Cards, with hot-plug feature, allow you to install and remove cards when your notebook is running. The card will be detected automatically after being installed.
5 Peripherals 5.1.3 Removing a Express Card 1. Push the card all the way to and then release it. 2. Pull the card out of the slot.
5 Peripherals 5.2 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.
5 Peripherals 5.3 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your notebook to improve its performance. To install a memory module: 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Remove the screw securing the memory module cover. 3. Lift off the memory module cover. 4. There are two memory module ports. The current memory module in your notebook already occupies the one. Place the new memory module in the second slot, matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot.
6 Chapter 6 The Power System (Vista)
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.2 Managing Your Notebook’s Power See 6.3 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 management. You can configure it through the Power Options program in the Control Panel, to sleep, hibernate, and wake according to the specific situations.
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.2.1.2 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.
6 The Power System (Vista) To maximize battery power, use the Power saver plan. 6.2.2.2 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.
6 The Power System (Vista) You can also individually alter and save each of these settings and schemes if desired. Choose from the following three power plans that describe the desired relationship between power and performance. 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.
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6 The Power System (Vista) 6.3.1 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 display-brightness. The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low. Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or explosion.
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.3.4 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 beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain.
6 The Power System (Vista) 6.3.7 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. 3. Slide the battery lock to switch back to the locked position. 6.3.8 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. 6.3.
7 Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. A ROM-based configuration utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program Accessing the BIOS Setup Program Launching Submenus Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu driven program, which means you can scroll through the various directories and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. If you accidentally configure a setting, use the BIOS hot keys to return to the previous value.
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.2.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the [F2] key as soon as your notebook starts up. The Phoenix BIOS screen will display. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [19:34:35] , , or System Date: [12/29/1995] selects fields.
7 The BIOS Setup Program To move between menu bar items, use the [◄] and [►] 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 [►] once. Item Specific Help To the right of the Setup screen, you will notice an item specific help bar. For each item that you select on the menu, the bar informs of its specific function as well as the hot keys related to that item and/or submenu. 7.2.
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the Information screen appears. It displays the following pieces of information regarding your current system: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [19:34:35] , , or System Date: [12/29/1995] selects fields.
7 The BIOS Setup Program Extended Memory size = Total memory size – 1 MB – 1 MB – UMA frame buffer BIOS Version This field displays current version of the BIOS. UUID This field displays the platform UUID number.
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.4 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.
7 The BIOS Setup Program 7.5 The Exit Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Boot Exit Item specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Saves Changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system.
7 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. Discard Changes Allows the user loads previous value in CMOS Setup. Save Changes Allows the user to save changes and not exit Setup.
