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2  Operating Your Notebook (Vista)

 

2.4

 

Personalizing Your Desktop 

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Choosing a Wallpaper 

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Choosing a Screen Saver 

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Choosing a Desktop Theme 

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Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 

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Содержание Notebook

Страница 1: ... 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 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 Points out possible damage to p...

Страница 2: ...art Key Button 1 3 1 1 14 Num Lock LED Blue 1 3 1 1 15 Caps Lock LED Blue 1 3 1 2 Right Side 1 5 1 2 1 Power USB Port 1 6 1 2 2 RF in S video in 1 6 1 2 3 Optical Disc Drive 1 6 1 2 4 AC Adapter Connector 1 6 1 3 Left Side 1 7 1 3 1 Kensington Lock 1 7 1 3 2 Modem Jack RJ 11 1 8 1 3 3 Wireless Kill switch 1 8 1 3 4 HDMI Port 1 8 1 3 5 VGA Port 1 8 1 3 6 LAN Jack 1 8 1 3 7 3 1 Card Reader 1 8 1 3 8...

Страница 3: ...3 2 3 4 Sticky Keys 2 14 2 3 5 Touch Pad 2 16 2 3 6 Customizing the Touch Pad 2 16 2 3 7 Finger Printer 2 16 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop 2 19 2 4 1 Choosing a Wallpaper 2 20 2 4 2 Choosing a Screen Saver 2 20 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme 2 20 2 4 4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 20 2 5 Display 2 21 2 5 1 Adjusting the Brightness 2 22 2 5 2 Using an External Monitor 2 22 2 5 3 Setting th...

Страница 4: ... 3 4 Depth Security Control 3 12 3 4 1 Entrance Guard 3 12 3 4 2 Smart Watchdog 3 18 3 4 3 Safety Guard 3 20 3 5 User Friendly 3 24 3 5 1 Wireless Switch 3 24 3 5 2 Meeting Secretary 3 25 Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook 2 4 1 Caring for Your Notebook 4 1 4 1 1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard 4 2 4 1 2 Cleaning the Display 4 2 4 1 3 Cleaning the Touch Pad 4 2 4 1 4 Cleaning the CD DVD Drive ...

Страница 5: ...tery Charge 6 7 6 3 3 Power Meter 6 7 6 3 4 Low Battery Warning 6 8 6 3 5 Charging the Battery 6 8 6 3 6 Removing the Battery 6 8 6 3 7 Installing a Battery 6 9 6 3 8 Storing a Battery 6 9 6 3 9 Working With Extra Battery Packs 6 9 6 3 10 Maximizing Battery Life 6 9 Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program 10 7 1 Introduction 7 1 7 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 7 2 7 2 1 Accessing the BIOS S...

Страница 6: ...ot 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 electric shock from lightning exists Do not push ob...

Страница 7: ...xtension 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 B...

Страница 8: ...eplaced 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 instructions Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features possibly leading it to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do no...

Страница 9: ...ng 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 t...

Страница 10: ...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 If 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 i...

Страница 11: ...7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will step on the cord 8 If 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 ...

Страница 12: ...e 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 c...

Страница 13: ...lated from the protective earth The Norwegian text is that Må kun tilkoples kabel TV nett via galvanisk isolator CE Notice European Union EU Declaration 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 This marked on the product indicates the product complies...

Страница 14: ... This reminder is provider to call the CATV systems installer s attention to Section 820 93 of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ix ...

Страница 15: ...8V DDRII SO DIMM connector supporting DDR II 667 800 SDRAM memory interface design 0MB DDR RAM on board Two DDR SODIMM slots Maximum memory 2GB per slot 4GB total 3 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Support 512MB VGA memory for MXM II VRAM GDDR2 512MB Display Supports 15 4 TFT WXGA 1280 x 800 TFT color LCD Supports 15 4 TFT WXGA 1440 x 900 TFT color LCD Supports 15 4 TFT WSXG 1680 x 1050 TFT color LCD Camera 2 ...

Страница 16: ...h DVD Super Multi Drive 12 7mmh BD Drive Pointing Device Touch Pad I O Ports 3 USB Jack 15 pins VGA RGB port Microphone in jack Headphone out jack DC in jack for AC Adapter MODEM port w RJ 11 connector LAN port w RJ 45 connector Express Card Kensington lock HDMI RF in S Video in WLAN Express base specification compliant 802 11 a b g n Intel WLAN card xi ...

Страница 17: ...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 0B supported LCD Auto DIM mode by time out Easy Buttons Power button Power USB Button Smart Key Button WOW Audio Button WOW Video Button AC Adapter Un...

Страница 18: ...rd Reader SD MMC MS Push push type with dummy card JMB385 Card Reader controller Options 512MB 1024MB 2048MB SO DIMM modules MINI Card Wireless LAN module MDC Modem module Bluetooth module Dual Band builds in Antenna for Wireless LAN Communication xiii ...

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

Страница 20: ...your notebook 10 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 14 15 12 11 9 1 Display 9 Finger Print 2 Power USB Button 10 Camera 3 Power Button 11 WOW Video Button 4 Keyboard 12 WOW Audio Button 5 Bluetooth Wireless switch 13 Smart Key Button 6 Power LED 14 Num Lock LED 7 Battery LED 15 Caps Lock LED 8 HDD LED 1 1 ...

Страница 21: ...automatically if you press the power button while on In Windows Vista you can configure this in Control Panel System and Maintenance or Hardware and Sound Power Options Change plan settings Change advanced power settings 1 1 4 Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key See 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Vista for details on using keyboard shortcuts 1 1 5 Bluetoo...

Страница 22: ...tting assortment for audio conditions preset in Tone Bass Balance and Volume LED Blue color blinking once while pressing WOW Video Button 1 1 12 WOW Audio Button WOW Audio is a setting assortment for Video conditions preset in color Defines LED Blue color blinking once while pressing WOW Audio Button 1 1 13 Smart Key Button LED Blue color blinking once while pressing Smart Key Button 1 1 14 Num Lo...

Страница 23: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook The flashing Power On LED indicates your notebook is in standby mode 1 Microphone Jack 2 Headphone Jack 1 2 1 4 ...

Страница 24: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of your notebook 1 3 2 1 Power USB Ports 2 Optical Disc Drive 3 AC Adapter Connector 1 5 ...

Страница 25: ...rd definition video but does not carry audio on the same cable 1 2 3 Optical Disc Drive The optical disc drive provides a means for you to import export data into from your notebook Depending on the configuration of your notebook you may either be able to record or play CDs DVDs 1 2 4 AC Adapter Connector Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook You can connect an AC adapter wh...

Страница 26: ... Jack 7 3 1 Card Reader 8 Express Card 1 3 1 Kensington Lock A Kensington Security Slot is a small metal reinforced hole found on almost all small or portable computer and electronics equipment particularly on expensive and or relatively light ones such as laptops computer monitors desktop computers gaming consoles and video projectors It is used for attaching a lock and cable apparatus in particu...

Страница 27: ...r analog standards such as Radio Frequency RF coaxial cable composite video S Video SCART component video D Terminal and VGA 1 3 5 VGA Port Use this port to connect an external monitor to your computer 1 3 6 LAN Jack The RJ 45 network jack allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network LAN Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector 1 3 7 3 1 C...

Страница 28: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 4 Rear Side The following picture shows the rear side of your notebook 1 9 ...

Страница 29: ...our Notebook 1 5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Battery Pack 2 Battery Release Latch 3 HDD Cover 4 Battery Lock Switch 5 Thermal Cover 6 Memory Module Cover 1 10 ...

Страница 30: ...ls 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 To release slide the latch and then remove the battery pack from the bay 1 11 ...

Страница 31: ...2 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook Vista ...

Страница 32: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Sleep Mode 2 1 ...

Страница 33: ... to shut down or enter sleep mode Click Start Control Panel Power Options Choose what the power button does 2 1 3 Logging Off With Microsoft Windows Vista multiple users have access to a single computer with their own personal settings Using their own password each user can log on to the computer which using their own private profile and settings To log off Save and close any open files exit any o...

Страница 34: ...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 Enter the name of the new user and choose one of the following options Standard user User can install some programs and hardware Administrator User can change all computer settings 5 Click Create Account 2 1 5 Sleep ...

Страница 35: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 2 Tips for Using Windows Microsoft Windows Vista Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel Computer 2 4 ...

Страница 36: ...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 5 ...

Страница 37: ...ting 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 6 ...

Страница 38: ...ou 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 Locks this computer X provides options for turning off restarting switching users logging off and placing your notebook in power saving modes 2 7 ...

Страница 39: ...eded Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar Right click an empty spot on the taskbar and select Toolbars choose the toolbar you want to add 2 2 5 Notification Area System Tray The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions including the clock and printer status Windows Vista hides icons that are not frequently used Click to see hidden icons To prevent Wi...

Страница 40: ...nently 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 Choose the task description you wish to complete and then choose the task in the next window 2 9 ...

Страница 41: ... 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 Find the drive or folder that you want to view To find out more about Computer and Windows Explorer see the Windows Help and...

Страница 42: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions Sticky Keys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Finger Printer 2 11 ...

Страница 43: ...n 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 Sleep Wireless Bluetooth Turn On Off To enable this function you need to install Wireless Switch Switches Display Mode LCD CRT TV LCD CRT Simultaneous LCD TV Simultaneous Switches the video image to the next display or both displays simultaneously Brightness Do...

Страница 44: ...ens 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 13 ...

Страница 45: ...erred 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 14 ...

Страница 46: ...ain 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 d...

Страница 47: ...want to select and then press the left button one time and release it The functionality of these buttons depends on your software Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs You may also select object or execute applications from the icons by double tapping This is similar to double clicking instead of pressing the Touch Pad buttons you tap the Touch Pad itsel...

Страница 48: ...ith your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the finger printer strongly Do not touch the finger printer with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep finger printer surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the finger printer with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the finger printer Do not paste stickers or write on the finger printer ...

Страница 49: ...elete the fingerprint data do the following 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL Control 2 The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed 3 Click Fingerprints Delete 4 Click Settings Fingerprint Storage Inspector 5 The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list Select all fingerprint data and click remove 6 Check whether al...

Страница 50: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 19 ...

Страница 51: ...own menu or click None if you prefer not to activate a screen saver You can customize your screen saver by choosing Settings To check your selections choose Preview To accept the settings click OK and close the Screen Saver Settings window 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme Desktop themes change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Change th...

Страница 52: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 5 Display Adjusting the Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting the Display Resolution 2 21 ...

Страница 53: ...o the display only the display and the external device simultaneously or the external device only 2 5 3 Setting the Display Resolution To view a program at a specific resolution both the video controller and display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before changing any of the original display settings note the original settings for future reference Click St...

Страница 54: ...re 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 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane of the Network and Sharing Center window Choose a connection option and follow the on screen instructions to ...

Страница 55: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 7 Managing Programs Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software 2 24 ...

Страница 56: ...nstalled on your notebook 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 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 antivir...

Страница 57: ...n 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 In this case check the documentation that came with the specific program 2 26 ...

Страница 58: ...tebook Vista 2 8 Managing Files Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 27 ...

Страница 59: ...ograms 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 Search In the search window type a word or part of a word in the search box As you type files from a variety location drives and folders on your notebook tha...

Страница 60: ...the Organize menu and click Delete Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin If you accidentally delete a file see 2 8 8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2 8 7 Emptying the Recycle Bin Files remain in the Recycle Bin and take up space on the hard drive until you empty them from the Recycle Bin Files deleted from an external drive or from a network are permanently erased You cannot recover...

Страница 61: ...eve 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 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 a...

Страница 62: ...2 Operating Your Notebook Vista 2 9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture 2 31 ...

Страница 63: ...player software 2 9 2 Adjusting the Volume If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD check that the speakers are not muted Start All Programs Accessories Windows Mobility Center In the Windows Mobility Center window click and drag the bar in the Volume column and slide it left or right to decrease or increase the volume Audio Volume Down Audio Volume Up 2 9 3 Adjusting the Picture If yo...

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Страница 66: ...d trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Features described in this product guide are developed and copyright owned by Compal Electronics Inc Some of the features may not be available in certain models The combination of the features is model dependent What Feat...

Страница 67: ...priate mode according to their using behavior Joyful Experience 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 The preset scenarios are Normal Speech Classic Rock and POP Setting assortment for video conditions preset in Color Defines Resolutions and Viewing to ...

Страница 68: ...an advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the System from spying 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 Provides the remote notification function by sending out users email and SMS User Friendly Providing a GUI interface for fast wireless...

Страница 69: ...ser 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 Program DJ Innovative Product From Program DJ By clicking on the Innovative Product icon can be launch the Program DJ Scenarios Launch Compal application via Program DJ 3 4 ...

Страница 70: ...e 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 The application quantities may not be the same because some applications need special hardware The main interface With mouse over the application the description of that program feature will be displayed in the center box To launch the ap...

Страница 71: ...ize 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 Close button Users can click the close button to close Program DJ program 3 6 ...

Страница 72: ...Charger Configuration Dialog 1 Battery Full Charged Green Charger will charge the battery to a fully charged status of its capacity The benefit for this mode is to maintain the battery in its biggest capacity status against to its nature decadency 2 Balanced Green Charger will charge the battery to a 75 charged status of its capacity The benefit for this mode is to meet the advantage between batte...

Страница 73: ...he AC cable the battery will discharge to current charging ratio Ex 75 or 50 This is a feature of only one time for every single press Then users can go for a meeting or others with full charged battery and without power cord 1 User can click the Default button to load the default Green Charger settings After clicking the Default button it will restore all options to default settings It will activ...

Страница 74: ... frequency portions to present the sound more clear 3 Classic Provides users the sound in moderate to present the characteristics of the classics music 4 Rock Provides users the sound in moderate to present the characteristics of the Rock music 5 POP Provides users the sound in by enhancing mid range frequency portions to present the sound without extreme high tone or high bass 3 3 2 WOW Video Sce...

Страница 75: ...e character letter clearer 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 l...

Страница 76: ... 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 Figure 9 Video Scheme Details Dialog 3 11 ...

Страница 77: ...cures 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 W...

Страница 78: ...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 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 presetti...

Страница 79: ...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 Figure 13 Advanced Settings Dialog Operation Procedure Create New Account 1 Click on Account Management scre...

Страница 80: ...ount 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 in the yellow frame 6 If the face image been detected well the green square will appear and the webcam will capture the face in the green frame 7 Otherwise the red frame will appea...

Страница 81: ...word Figure 17 Figure 17 Security Password Setting Dialog 9 User can store the security password in the proper location Default or customized Figure 18 Figure 18 Security Password Saving Dialog After the whole new Entrance Guard account creation procedure has been completed user can click on the Finish button to saved and apply to the program Figure 19 3 16 ...

Страница 82: ... 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 Figure 16 3 17 ...

Страница 83: ...been left for a certain period of time the Smart Watchdog will tell system for next instruction that user s pre defined 2 Power Saving Smart Watchdog can instruct system to go into either Standby or Hibernation by following the user preset watching criteria to save the power for longer time operation Depends on the user using behavior an average estimation around 10 power saving would be a referen...

Страница 84: ... 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 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 5 The time period before go into Hibernate can be set from 1 minute...

Страница 85: ...fety 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 If abnormal behavior is detected Safety Guard starts to record and save the abnormal frames in the storage Press or button can pause or stop the tracing process Normal Set the tracing sensitivity to normal High Set the tracing sensitivity to...

Страница 86: ...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 Schedule Arrangement Schedule Arrangement dialog for user to arrange the tracing schedule Figure 25 Safety Guard Schedule Dialog 3 21 ...

Страница 87: ...ttings button then shows the Settings dialog This page for user to change the following settings recording setting user mail setting and SMS setting Figure 26 Safety Guard Settings Dialog Recording Setting Record time mark Add time mark on the video frame when recording Blank the monitor screen Blank the monitor screen when start tracing Warning message Pop up warning message when the abnormal fra...

Страница 88: ...ed 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 pres...

Страница 89: ...n Procedure 1 Apply both Bluetooth and WLAN 802 11x devices 2 Apply Bluetooth device 3 Apply WLAN 802 11x device After selected it will take effect by press Enter keyboard keypad immediately or configurations will apply after 4 seconds You can also click the expected item by mouse cursor then it will apply the configurations immediately If you want to turns off both devices please switch the kill ...

Страница 90: ... scenario the webcam detects only one person in font of the PC Meeting secretary will 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 t...

Страница 91: ...ch 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 array can always retrieve the front voice and filter out the other direction voices Main Fu...

Страница 92: ... AudioConference folder 3 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 kept in User Documents Meeting secretary VideoConference folder 4 Video Tracing Recording 1 Video Tracing enables the auto tracing function to the objects users faces in front of the webcam lens 2 In Sing...

Страница 93: ...is 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 butto...

Страница 94: ...tings 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 29 ...

Страница 95: ...ge 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 3 30 ...

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Страница 98: ... 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 1 ...

Страница 99: ... 2 Remove the battery pack 3 Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to wipe your notebook s display Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner 4 1 3 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as the printer 2 Remove the battery pack 3 Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth to careful...

Страница 100: ...d 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...

Страница 101: ...4 Caring for Your Notebook 4 2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Traveling Tips If Your Notebook is Lost or Stolen 4 4 ...

Страница 102: ...e Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you Turn off your notebook or put the computer into hibernate mode Disconnect the AC adapter Remove any extraneous items such as paper clips pens and papers from the keyboard and then close the display Pack your notebook and accessories in their carry case Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream colo...

Страница 103: ...rs When traveling in the air please ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook Before using your notebook on the airplane please verify that such usage is permitted Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during taking off and landing Never pass your notebook through ...

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Страница 106: ...5 Peripherals 5 1 Express Cards Express Card Types Installing a Express Card Removing a Express Card 5 1 ...

Страница 107: ...d automatically after being installed Usually Express Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot Insert the card according to the orientation symbol and slide the card into the slot Check the documents that came with your card if the orientation is unclear 1 Press to release the dummy card from the New Card slot 2 Hold the Express card with its orientation symbol pointin...

Страница 108: ...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 3 ...

Страница 109: ... 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 4 ...

Страница 110: ...nd slot matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot 7 When the module is secured please press down gently until it snaps into place Depending on how much additional memory you require you may need to replace the original memory module To remove a memory module 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Remove screw securing the memory module cover 3 Lift off t...

Страница 111: ...6 Chapter 6 The Power System Vista ...

Страница 112: ...6 The Power System Vista 6 1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep 6 1 ...

Страница 113: ...tended for the long period place it in Standby or Hibernate Mode You can exit either power management mode by pressing the Power Button 6 2 1 Power Management Modes 6 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 ent...

Страница 114: ...er Button You cannot exit Hibernate Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad For more information about Hibernate Mode see 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 6 2 2 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 6 2 2 1 Select a power plan Windows Vista provides three preset power plans Balanced Power saver and High perfo...

Страница 115: ...mputer wakes from sleep 6 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 6 2 3 SpeedStep Your notebook is equipped with SpeedStep technology to better manage power consumption It changes the processor speed ...

Страница 116: ...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 6 5 ...

Страница 117: ...3 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 Packs Maximizing Battery Life 6 6 ...

Страница 118: ...notebook retailer Batteries should never be disposed of the household waste Contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the used lithium ion batteries 6 3 2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Critical Low Amber approximately 3 minutes left system beeps 6 3 3 Power Meter The power mete...

Страница 119: ...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 di...

Страница 120: ...t of time traveling or work without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet it may be a good idea to carry the additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working 6 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 If you are not using your notebo...

Страница 121: ...7 Chapter 7 The BIOS Setup Program ...

Страница 122: ...as Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program intimately affect how your notebook performs It is important therefore to first understand all the available options and second to make settings appropriate for the way you use your notebook This chapter guides you through the Setup program by providing the clear explanations for all Setup options A standard configuration has already been set ...

Страница 123: ...essage may appear on the screen if the hardware configuration is changed or the POST fails This message will inform you of any errors or invalid settings and prompt you to run the Setup program to correct the problem Even if you are not prompted by a message instructing you to use the Setup program at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your notebook It will then be...

Страница 124: ...XXXXXXXX System Memory XXX KB Extended Memory XXX MB BIOS Version XXX UUID Number XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults EscExit Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters TPM State Allows the user ...

Страница 125: ...s A submenu contains the additional options for a field parameter To call up a submenu simply move the highlight to the desired field and press the Enter key The submenu opens If you are a first time user or are not familiar with BIOS Setup program it is highly recommended that you take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with each of the submenus and their corresponding functions If you acciden...

Страница 126: ...mber XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults EscExit Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time and System Date The hour is displayed with 24 hour format The values set in these two fields take effect immediately Product Name This field displays the platform product name Serial Number This field displays the platform serial number System Me...

Страница 127: ...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 6 ...

Страница 128: ...g used A deactivated security chip prevents a user from taking ownership F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults EscExit Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Current TPM State This field displays the current TPM state Change TPM State No Change Do not change the TPM settings Enable Activate Enable chip encrypted data and user from taking ownership Deactivate Disab...

Страница 129: ...alking owenership SetOwnerInstall with state True Set owner install state true SetOwnerInstall with state False Set owner install state false Enable Activate SetOwnerInstall_True Enable chip encrypted data and user from talking ownership and set owner install state true Deactivate Disable SetOwnerInstall_False Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used deactivated security chip ...

Страница 130: ... in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Main TPM State Boot Exit Current TPM State Disabled and Deactivated Item specific Help Boot priority order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Excluded from boot order F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults EscExit Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 7 9 ...

Страница 131: ...t 4Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system The following message prompts the user to confirm after pressing Enter on the item Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now Yes No Yes Exit SETUP and reboot No Back to previous screen Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user to exit Setup without saving changes to CMOS The f...

Страница 132: ...s 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 7 11 ...

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