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Contents 

 

Safety Instructions.................................................... i 
Modem Regulatory Notice....................................... v 

 

Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook 

 

1.1 Front 

Side .................................................................................1-1 

1.1.1 LCD 

Module Latch ................................................................1-2 

1.1.2 Display ..................................................................................1-2 
1.1.3 Power 

Button ........................................................................1-2 

1.1.4 Easy 

Buttons.........................................................................1-2 

1.1.5 Keyboard ..............................................................................1-3 
1.1.6 Touch 

Pad.............................................................................1-3 

1.1.7 Touch 

Pad Buttons................................................................1-4 

1.1.8 Wireless 

Communication Switch...........................................1-4 

1.1.9 Device 

Status 

Indicators / Power Status ...............................1-5 

1.1.10 Multiple 

Digital 

Media Card Slot ............................................1-5 

1.1.11 Menu 

Items ...........................................................................1-6 

1.2 Right 

Side .................................................................................1-9 

1.2.1 Audio 

Ports .........................................................................1-10 

1.2.2 USB 

ports ...........................................................................1-10 

1.2.3 VGA 

Port.............................................................................1-10 

1.3 Left 

Side.................................................................................. 1-11 

1.3.1 USB 

Port.............................................................................1-12 

1.3.2 IEEE 

1394 

Port ...................................................................1-12 

1.3.3 LAN 

Jack ............................................................................1-12 

1.3.4 PC 

Card Port ......................................................................1-12 

1.3.5 Express Card ......................................................................1-12 

1.4 Back 

Side................................................................................1-13 

1.4.1 AC 

Adapter Connector ........................................................1-14 

1.4.2 Modem 

Jack .......................................................................1-14 

1.4.3 S-Video/Composite Jack out Port .......................................1-14 

1.5 Bottom 

Side............................................................................1-15 

1.5.1 Battery Pack .......................................................................1-16 
1.5.2 Battery 

Pack Latch..............................................................1-16 

 
 
 
 
 

 
Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook 

 

2.1 Turning 

Your 

Notebook On and Off ........................................2-1 

 

Summary of Contents for nbook 4150

Page 1: ...1 5 1 1 10 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot 1 5 1 1 11 Menu Items 1 6 1 2 Right Side 1 9 1 2 1 Audio Ports 1 10 1 2 2 USB ports 1 10 1 2 3 VGA Port 1 10 1 3 Left Side 1 11 1 3 1 USB Port 1 12 1 3 2 I...

Page 2: ...2 16 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop 2 17 2 4 1 Choosing a Wallpaper 2 18 2 4 2 Choosing a Screen Saver 2 18 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme 2 18 2 4 4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 18 2 5 Displa...

Page 3: ...ur Notebook Is Lost or Stolen 3 7 Chapter 4 Peripherals 4 1 PC Cards and Express Cards 4 1 4 1 1 PC Card Types 4 2 4 1 2 Extended PC Cards 4 2 4 1 3 Installing PC Cards 4 2 4 1 4 Removing PC Cards 4 3...

Page 4: ...a Battery Packs 5 10 5 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life 5 10 Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 6 2 6 3 The Main Menu 6 5 6 4 The Advanced...

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Page 7: ...d 2 Built in Microphone 9 Touch Pad Buttons 3 Built in Camera 10 Finger Printer 4 Display 11 Device Status Indicators Power Status 5 Easy Buttons 12 Wireless Communication Switch 6 Power Button 13 Mul...

Page 8: ...ding audio on the computer 1 1 3 Built in Camera The built in camera supports 1 3mega pixel CMOS web camera The availability of this feature is dependant on the model you purchased 1 1 4 Display Your...

Page 9: ...ess the power button while on You can configure this in Control Panel Power Options Advanced 1 1 7 Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key 1 1 8 Touch Pad Th...

Page 10: ...ndard mouse 1 1 10 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 informat...

Page 11: ...wer On LED indicates the notebook is in standby mode For detailed battery status see 5 2 Battery 1 1 12 Wireless Communication Switch Turns the wireless communication function on or off The wireless c...

Page 12: ...1 2Right 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 13: ...dard 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 This is known as...

Page 14: ...1 3Left 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 15: ...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 13 LAN Jack The...

Page 16: ...1 4Back 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 17: ...trips 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 equipment 1 4 12...

Page 18: ...1 5Bottom 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 Thermal Module Cover...

Page 19: ...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 the computer chassis...

Page 20: ...Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook...

Page 21: ...2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Standby Mode...

Page 22: ...ou 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 1 1 11 Logging Off With Microsoft Window...

Page 23: ...reate a new account 5 Under Name the new account enter the name of the new user Click Next 6 Under Pick an account type choose one of the following options Computer administrator User can change all c...

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Page 25: ...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 37...

Page 26: ...1 2 11 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 38...

Page 27: ...1 2 11 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 39...

Page 28: ...ply clicking Clean Desktop Now under Desktop Cleanup 1 2 11 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 us...

Page 29: ...nd select Toolbars choose the toolbar you want to add 1 2 11 Notification Area System Tray The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions including the clock and printer...

Page 30: ...he catego 1 2 11 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 or folder open My Computer...

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Page 32: ...2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions StickyKeys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Finger Printer 44...

Page 33: ...meric keypad press again To use the primary function of a dual function key when the numeric keypad is enabled press and the desired key 1 3 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Switches Display Mode LCD CRT TV LCD...

Page 34: ...the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results Computers dialog box a network when your notebook is connected to Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation including c...

Page 35: ...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 StickyKeys mode p...

Page 36: ...Alternatively you can click on Start Control Panel Accessibility Options and check Use StickyKeys before clicking OK 48...

Page 37: ...in 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 pre...

Page 38: ...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 butt...

Page 39: ...inger printer and fingerprint recognition problems follow these guidelines when using the finger printer Do not scratch or poke the finger printer with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not p...

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Page 41: ...2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 53...

Page 42: ...er 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 cli...

Page 43: ...2 5 Display Adjusting Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting Display Resolution 55...

Page 44: ...ernal device simultaneously or the external device only 1 5 11 Setting Display Resolution To view a program at a specific resolution both the video controller and display must support the program and...

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Page 46: ...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 conne...

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Page 48: ...2 7 Managing Programs Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software 60...

Page 49: ...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 software s technical re...

Page 50: ...stem 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 programs will appear o...

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Page 52: ...g 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 File...

Page 53: ...k 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 1 8 11 Finding Files Right click on Start Search In the se...

Page 54: ...here you want to move the file Click Move 1 8 11 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...

Page 55: ...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 1 8 11 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Deleted file...

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Page 57: ...2 9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting Volume Adjusting Picture 69...

Page 58: ...11 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 Volume Control window...

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Page 61: ...directly onto your notebook s case or display Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays 1 1 11 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 6 Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect...

Page 62: ...leaner 1 1 11 Cleaning the Touch Pad 4 Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as a printer 5 Remove batteries 6 Use a slightly mois...

Page 63: ...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 disks is stored ma...

Page 64: ...3 2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Setting a Password Travel Tips If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen 3 76...

Page 65: ...ur 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 drive from hazards...

Page 66: ...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 Some airlines forbi...

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Page 69: ...4 1 PC Cards and Express Cards PC Card Types Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card...

Page 70: ...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 insertion Check the d...

Page 71: ...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 1 1 11 Installing and Removing Express Ca...

Page 72: ...MC MS MS PRO 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 MS PRO card into the Card reader slot To remove the SD M...

Page 73: ...long its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot When the module has been securely seated press down gently on it until it snaps into place Depending on how much additional memory you requ...

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Page 76: ...Safety Instructions 5 1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep i...

Page 77: ...nagement mode by pressing the power button 1 1 11 Power Management Modes 5 1 2 1 Standby Mode This mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after a preset period of inactivity...

Page 78: ...tructions To exit standby mode press the power button You can not exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the Touch Pad For more information on standby mode see 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On an...

Page 79: ...ds 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 not s...

Page 80: ...ance 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 manage...

Page 81: ...nu 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...

Page 82: ...r Scheme you select see 5 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 enterin...

Page 83: ...fety Instructions Windows 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 vii...

Page 84: ...attery 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 M...

Page 85: ...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 battery p...

Page 86: ...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 Co...

Page 87: ...Safety Instructions 1 2 11 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery ensure your notebook is turned off 14 Slide and hold the battery release latch 15 Remove the battery xii...

Page 88: ...ional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working 1 2 11 Maximizing Battery Life A battery can be recharged many times but over time it will lose its ability to...

Page 89: ...pport 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Keyboard ENE 910L K B controller 86 US 87 UK 88 BZ 91 JA Key 12 function keys 4 cursor keys Windows Keys Application Key 19 05mm pitch 2 5mm stroke H 5 7mm HDD One 2 5 9 5mm...

Page 90: ...tton 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 for 56Kbps V 92 Modem US Canada UK Germany French RJ 45 jack x 1 Kensington loc...

Page 91: ...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 DIM mode by time out Switch Power switch Lid switch...

Page 92: ...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 re...

Page 93: ...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 a...

Page 94: ...sulation 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 featur...

Page 95: ...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 injur...

Page 96: ...ompany 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 oppor...

Page 97: ...he 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...

Page 98: ...ause 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 mea...

Page 99: ...t Compal computer products are classified by the Bureau of Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE The symbol that must be marked on the product indic...

Page 100: ...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 an...

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