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2 Operating

Your

Notebook

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2.1

Turning Your Notebook On and Off

Turning Your Notebook On

Turning Your Notebook Off

Logging Off

Adding User Accounts

Standby Mode

Summary of Contents for HEL80

Page 1: ...o need to read the manual from the beginning to end Simply find your way to the section that interests you using the index or browse through the manual You will come across the following icons in the...

Page 2: ...1 8 Wireless Communication Switch 1 5 1 1 9 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot 1 5 1 2 Right Side 1 6 1 2 1 Audio Ports 1 7 1 2 2 USB ports 1 7 1 2 3 Optical Media Drive 1 7 1 2 4 VGA Port 1 7 1 3 Left...

Page 3: ...ad 2 11 2 3 1 Numeric Keypad 2 12 2 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts 2 12 2 3 3 Windows Logo Key Functions 2 13 2 3 4 StickyKeys 2 13 2 3 5 Touch Pad 2 16 2 3 6 Customizing the Touch Pad 2 16 2 3 7 Finger Print...

Page 4: ...our Notebook 3 1 3 1 1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 3 2 3 1 2 Cleaning the Display 3 2 3 1 3 Cleaning the Touch Pad 3 2 3 1 4 Cleaning the CD DVD Drive 3 2 3 1 5 Precautions 3 3 3 2 Traveling 3...

Page 5: ...y 5 9 5 2 6 Removing the Battery 5 9 5 2 7 Installing a Battery 5 10 5 2 8 Storing a Battery 5 10 5 2 9 Working With Extra Battery Packs 5 10 5 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life 5 10 Chapter 6 The BIOS Set...

Page 6: ...e 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 b...

Page 7: ...ion 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...

Page 8: ...ey may explode Check with local authorities for disposal instructions Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features possibly lea...

Page 9: ...ing 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 in...

Page 10: ...ne company may make changes in this 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 o...

Page 11: ...d on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where...

Page 12: ...ainst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may caus...

Page 13: ...ation of Conformity 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 The...

Page 14: ...ms 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 Corporati...

Page 15: ...Modem Regulatory Notice x...

Page 16: ...GB PC2 5300 DDRII 667 256MB 512MB 1GB Upgradable to 2GB memory by two sets of 1GB SODIMM Two channel design Easy install from bottom side Display Support 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Keyboard ENE 910L K B con...

Page 17: ...ttery Pack PCI E Wireless module Touch Pad with two buttons Left Button Right Button I O Ports USB 2 0 ports x 3 VGA port 15 pins x 1 Microphone in x 1 Headphone out jack x 1 DC in jack x 1 RJ 11 jack...

Page 18: ...by time out or by hot key HDD Local Stand By mode by time out LCD Local Stand By mode by time out Low battery alarm by beep Auto backlight off when LCD cover closed Full ACPI 2 0 supported LCD Auto D...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook...

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Page 21: ...ng picture shows the front side of the HEL81 notebook 1 LCD Module Latch 6 Touch Pad 2 Display 7 Touch Pad Buttons 3 Easy Buttons 8 Device Status Indicators Power Status 4 Power Button 9 Wireless Comm...

Page 22: ...2 Display Your display is a 15 4 COLOR TFT WXGA 1 1 3 Easy Buttons These buttons launch your favorite programs User Define Buttons Internet Access Button Email button 1 1 4 Power Button Press to turn...

Page 23: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 1 1 5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad works like a desktop mouse For more information see 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad...

Page 24: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 4 1 1 6 Touch Pad Buttons The left and right Touch Pad buttons work like the left right buttons on a standard mouse...

Page 25: ...The flashing Power On LED indicates the notebook is in standby mode For detailed battery status see 5 2 Battery 1 1 8 Wireless Communication Switch Turns the wireless communication function on or off...

Page 26: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 6 1 2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of the HEL81 notebook 1 Audio Ports 2 USB Ports 3 Optical Disk Drive 4 VGA Port...

Page 27: ...l expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate 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...

Page 28: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 8 1 3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of the HEL81 notebook 1 USB Port 2 IEEE 1394 Port 3 LAN Jack 4 PCMCIA Card Port 5 Express Card...

Page 29: ...3 2 IEEE 1394 Port The IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect devices that utilize IEEE 1394 technology to your computer This technology is widely used in consumer products such as digital cameras 1 3 3...

Page 30: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 10 1 4 Back Side The following picture shows the back side of the HEL81 notebook 1 AC Adapter Connector 2 Modem Jack 3 K Lock 4 S Video Jack out Port...

Page 31: ...ctors and power strips vary from country to country Ensure you use compatible cable or correctly connect the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to...

Page 32: ...our Notebook 1 12 1 5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of the HEL81 notebook 1 Battery Pack 2 Battery Pack Latch 3 Memory Module Cover 4 HDD Cover 5 Battery Lock Switch 6 Therma...

Page 33: ...r more details see 5 2 Battery To remove the Battery Pack 1 Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right Unlock position 2 Slide the Battery Pack Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from th...

Page 34: ...2 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook...

Page 35: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 1 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Standby Mode...

Page 36: ...ss is finished You can configure Windows XP to shut down or go into sleep mode by pressing the power button Open the Control Panel Power Options Advanced dialog box to do this 2 1 3 Logging Off With M...

Page 37: ...k a task click Create a new account 3 Under Name the new account enter the name of the new user Click Next 4 Under Pick an account type choose one of the following options Computer administrator User...

Page 38: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 4 2 2 Tips For Using Windows Microsoft Windows XP Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel My Computer...

Page 39: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 5 2 2 1 Microsoft Windows XP Help For Microsoft Windows XP help click the Start menu then click the Help and Support icon The Help and Support Center dialog box opens...

Page 40: ...rating Your Notebook 2 6 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 informa...

Page 41: ...n any time by simply clicking Clean Desktop Now under Desktop Cleanup 2 2 4 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook s programs The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the...

Page 42: ...empty spot on the taskbar and select Toolbars 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 inclu...

Page 43: ...n choose the task in the next window 2 2 9 My Computer My Computer allows you to see the contents of your notebook s drives The My Computer icon appears on your Desktop To see the contents of a drive...

Page 44: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 10 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions StickyKeys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad...

Page 45: ...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 and the desired key 2 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Switches Display M...

Page 46: ...n 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 op...

Page 47: ...unction 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...

Page 48: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 14 Alternatively you can click on Start Control Panel Accessibility Options and check Use StickyKeys before clicking OK...

Page 49: ...ress 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...

Page 50: ...rforms 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 f...

Page 51: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 17 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop...

Page 52: ...om 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...

Page 53: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 19 2 5 Display Adjusting Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting Display Resolution...

Page 54: ...play and the external device simultaneously or the external device only 2 5 3 Setting Display Resolution To view a program at a specific resolution both the video controller and display must support t...

Page 55: ...o 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...

Page 56: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 22 2 7 Managing Programs Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software...

Page 57: ...ady installed on your computer click Start 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 softwar...

Page 58: ...our operating system Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Change or Remove Programs Select the program that you want to remove and click the Change Remove button Instructions for removing progra...

Page 59: ...ing Files 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 Bi...

Page 60: ...acked 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...

Page 61: ...ck 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...

Page 62: ...ecycle 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...

Page 63: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 29 2 9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting Volume Adjusting Picture...

Page 64: ...player software 2 9 2 Adjusting Volume If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD check that the speakers are not muted Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control In the Vo...

Page 65: ...3 4 Chapter 3 Caring for Your Notebook...

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Page 67: ...our Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the Diskette Drive Cleaning the CD DVD Drive Precautions Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook s case...

Page 68: ...nal devices such as a printer 2 Remove batteries 3 Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth wipe your notebook s display Use only water or a recommended computer cleaner 3 1 3 Cleaning the Touch...

Page 69: ...is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep your notebook and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as stereo speakers Information on d...

Page 70: ...3 Caring for Your Notebook 3 4 3 2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Setting a Password Travel Tips If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen...

Page 71: ...e display Pack your notebook and accessories in their carry case Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream colognes perfumes or food Protect the computer the batteries and the hard d...

Page 72: ...ters When traveling by air ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer Before you use the computer on an airplane verify that such usage is permitted...

Page 73: ...4 4 Chapter 4 Peripherals...

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Page 75: ...4 Peripherals 4 1 4 1 PC Cards and Express Cards PC Card Types Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card...

Page 76: ...card while your notebook is running The card will be detected automatically Usually PC Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot Cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insert...

Page 77: ...supports one 54mm type PCI Express card It supports both USB 2 0 and PCI Express technology which improves bus speed in data transfer and requires less power than PC cards 4 1 6 Installing and Removi...

Page 78: ...ore removing a SD MMC MS card stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar Failure to do so could result in data loss Insert the SD MMC MS Card into the Card reader slot To remove the...

Page 79: ...the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot 7 When the module has been securely seated press down gently on it until it snaps into place Depending on how much additional m...

Page 80: ...5 4 Chapter 5 The Power System...

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Page 82: ...5 The Power System 5 1 5 1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep...

Page 83: ...is mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after a preset period of inactivity a time out When standby mode is exited your notebook will return to the same operating state it...

Page 84: ...thods to enter hibernate mode When you close the lid of your notebook When you press the power button When you press the sleep hot key Start Turn Off Computer Hibernate if the Hibernate option does no...

Page 85: ...rmance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering standby mode hibernate mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive For more information on power mana...

Page 86: ...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...

Page 87: ...adjustments to set the performance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering standby mode hibernate mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive For e...

Page 88: ...2 Battery 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 Pack...

Page 89: ...uld never be disposed of with household waste Contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of used lithium ion batteries Only use the BATEL80L6 or BATEL80L9 batter...

Page 90: ...s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging Before using the battery for the first time it must be charged Connect the computer to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to fully c...

Page 91: ...rking without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet it may be a good idea to carry additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working 5 2 10 Maxim...

Page 92: ...6 Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program...

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Page 94: ...rotection from unauthorized use Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program intimately affect how the notebook performs It is important therefore first to try to understand all the available o...

Page 95: ...he 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...

Page 96: ...m Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 1022 MB BIOS Ver XXXXX Language English US F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The...

Page 97: ...ching submenus A submenu contains 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 fi...

Page 98: ...mory 1022 MB BIOS Ver XXXXX Language English US F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time and System Date The...

Page 99: ...stem base memory The size is fixed to 640KB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system but 32Bit SMI will occupy 1 MB and UMA frame buffer...

Page 100: ...MT Graphics Memory Option 120MB F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Legacy USB Support Disabled Disables the legacy...

Page 101: ...vice Fixed DVMT Combo Pre Allocated Memory Size Option Select the amount of Pre Allocated Graphics Memory for use by the Internal Graphics Device 1MB 8MB Total Graphics Memory Option Select the amount...

Page 102: ...ur password it should be composed of characters A Z 0 9 and eight characters in length NOTE The administrator password must be set before the user password can be set Set User Password Set Admin Passw...

Page 103: ...n old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password...

Page 104: ...assword Confirm New Password If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first Set HDD Master Password...

Page 105: ...Activate Enable security chip encrypted data and user from taking ownership Disable Deactivate Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used and Deactivated security chip prevents a u...

Page 106: ...ude the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help HDD Hard Disk Model name CD...

Page 107: ...lues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system The following message is prompted when...

Page 108: ...es Allows the user loads previous value in CMOS Setup The following message is prompted when press Enter on this item Setup Confirmation Load previous confirmation now Yes No Select Yes to confirm or...

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