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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 introduces you to bios the nervous system of your notebook and how to change its fundamental settings there is no need to read the manual from the beginning to end simply find your way to the section that interests you using the table of contents or browse through the manual you will come across the following icons in this manual 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 property personal injury or death information in this document is subject to change without notice © compal electronics inc 2008 all rights reserved trademarks used in this document microsoft and windows are registered trademarks of microsoft corporation other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

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contents chapter 1 introducing your notebook 1 1.1 front side 1-1 1.1.1 camera 1-2 1.1.2 display 1-2 1.1.3 power usb button 1-2 1.1.4 power buttons 1-2 1.1.5 keyboard 1-2 1.1.6 bluetooth/wireless switch 1-2 1.1.7 power led blue 1-3 1.1.8 battery led blue/amber 1-3 1.1.9 hdd accessing state blue led 1-3 1.1.10 finger print 1-3 1.1.11 wow video vista/xp button 1-3 1.1.12 wow audio vista/xp button 1-3 1.1.13 smart vista/xp 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 ports 1-6 1.2.2 optical disc drive 1-6 1.2.3 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 wireless switch on/off 1-8 1.3.4 vga port 1-8 1.3.5 lan jack 1-8 1.3.6 express card 1-8 1.3.7 3 in 1 card reader 1-8 1.4 rear side 1-9 1.5 bottom side 1-10 1.5.1 battery pack 1-11 1.5.2 battery release latch 1-11 chapter 2 operating your notebook vista 2 2.1turning your notebook on and off 2-1 2.1.1 turning your notebook on 2-2 2.1.2 turning your notebook off 2-2 2.1.3 logging off 2-2 2.1.4 adding user accounts 2-3 2.1.5 sleep mode 2-3 2.2 tips for using windows 2-4

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2.2.1 microsoft windows vista help 2-5 2.2.2 windows desktop 2-6 2.2.3 start button 2-7 2.2.4 taskbar 2-8 2.2.5 notification area system tray 2-8 2.2.6 recycle bin 2-9 2.2.7 control panel 2-9 2.2.8 computer 2-10 2.3 keyboard and touch pad 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 sticky keys 2-14 2.3.5 touch pad 2-16 2.3.6 customizing the touch pad 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 display 2-19 2.5.1 adjusting the brightness 2-20 2.5.2 using an external monitor 2-20 2.5.3 setting the display resolution 2-20 2.6 networks 2-21 2.7 managing programs 2-22 2.7.1 running programs 2-23 2.7.2 adding software 2-23 2.7.3 removing software 2-24 2.8 managing files 2-25 2.8.1 updating antivirus software 2-26 2.8.2 backing up files 2-26 2.8.3 finding files 2-26 2.8.4 copying a file on the hard drive 2-26 2.8.5 renaming files 2-27 2.8.6 deleting files 2-27 2.8.7 emptying the recycle bin 2-27 2.8.8 retrieving files from the recycle bin 2-28 2.9 playing cds and movies 2-29 2.9.1 inserting discs 2-30 2.9.2 adjusting the volume 2-30 2.9.3 adjusting the picture 2-30 chapter 3 operating your notebook xp 3 3.1 turning your notebook on and off 3-1 3.1.1 turning your notebook on 3-2

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3.1.2 turning your notebook off 3-2 3.1.3 logging off 3-2 3.1.4 adding user accounts 3-3 3.1.5 standby mode 3-3 3.2 tips for using windows 3-4 3.2.1 microsoft windows xp help 3-5 3.2.2 windows desktop 3-6 3.2.3 desktop cleanup wizard 3-7 3.2.4 start button 3-7 3.2.5 taskbar 3-8 3.2.6 notification area system tray 3-8 3.2.7 recycle bin 3-8 3.2.8 control panel 3-9 3.2.9 my computer 3-9 3.3 keyboard and touch pad 3-10 3.3.1 numeric keypad 3-11 3.3.2 keyboard shortcuts 3-11 3.3.3 windows logo key functions 3-12 3.3.4 stickykeys 3-13 3.3.5 touch pad 3-15 3.3.6 customizing the touch pad 3-15 3.4 personalizing your desktop 3-16 3.4.1 choosing a wallpaper 3-17 3.4.2 choosing a screen saver 3-17 3.4.3 choosing a desktop theme 3-17 3.4.4 creating a shortcut on the desktop 3-17 3.5 display 3-18 3.5.1 adjusting the brightness 3-19 3.5.2 using an external monitor 3-19 3.5.3 setting the display resolution 3-19 3.6 networks 3-20 3.7 managing programs 3-21 3.7.1 running programs 3-22 3.7.2 adding software 3-22 3.7.3 removing software 3-23 3.8 managing files 3-24 3.8.1 updating antivirus software 3-25 3.8.2 backing up files 3-25 3.8.3 finding files 3-25 3.8.4 copying a file on the hard drive 3-25 3.8.5 moving files 3-26 3.8.6 renaming files 3-26 3.8.7 deleting files 3-26 3.8.8 emptying the recycle bin 3-27 3.8.9 retrieving files from the recycle bin 3-27 3.9 playing cds and movies 3-28 3.9.1 inserting discs 3-29

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3.9.2 adjusting the volume 3-29 3.9.3 adjusting the picture 3-29 chapter 4 innovative product feature 4 4.1 easy logon 4-5 4.1.1 program dj 4-5 4.2 power control 4-7 4.2.1 green charger 4-7 4.3 joyful experience 4-9 4.3.1 wow audio 4-9 4.3.2 wow video 4-9 4.4 depth security control 4-12 4.4.1 entrance guard 4-12 4.4.2 smart watchdogvista only 4-18 4.4.3 safety guard 4-20 4.5 user friendly 4-24 4.5.1 wireless switch 4-24 4.5.2 meeting secretary 4-25 chapter 5 caring for your notebook 5 5.1 caring for your notebook 5-1 5.1.1 cleaning your notebook and keyboard 5-2 5.1.2 cleaning the display 5-2 5.1.3 cleaning the touch pad 5-2 5.1.4 cleaning the cd/dvd drive 5-2 5.1.5 precautions 5-3 5.2 traveling 5-4 5.2.1 identifying your notebook 5-5 5.2.2 packing your notebook 5-5 5.2.3 travel tips 5-5 5.2.4 if your notebook is lost or stolen 5-6 chapter 6 peripherals 6 6.1 express cards 6-1 6.1.1 express card types 6-2 6.1.2 installing a express card 6-2 6.1.3 removing a express card 6-3 6.2 adding and removing sd/mmc/ms cards 6-4 6.3 memory modules 6-5 chapter 7 the power system vista 7 7.1 power management 7-1 7.2 managing your notebook s power 7-2

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7.2.1 power management modes 7-2 7.2.2 power options properties 7-3 7.2.3 speedstep 7-4 7.3 battery 7-6 7.3.1 battery performance 7-7 7.3.2 checking the battery charge 7-7 7.3.3 power meter 7-7 7.3.4 low-battery warning 7-8 7.3.5 charging the battery 7-8 7.3.6 removing the battery 7-8 7.3.7 installing a battery 7-9 7.3.8 storing a battery 7-9 7.3.9 working with extra battery packs 7-9 7.3.10 maximizing battery life 7-9 chapter 8 the power system xp 8 8.1 power management 8-1 8.1.1 managing your notebook s power 8-2 8.1.2 power management modes 8-2 8.1.3 power options properties 8-4 8.1.4 speedstep 8-6 8.2 battery 8-8 8.2.1 battery performance 8-9 8.2.2 checking the battery charge 8-9 8.2.3 power meter 8-9 8.2.4 low-battery warning 8-10 8.2.5 charging the battery 8-10 8.2.6 removing the battery 8-10 8.2.7 installing a battery 8-11 8.2.8 storing a battery 8-11 8.2.9 working with extra battery packs 8-11 8.2.10 maximizing battery life 8-11 chapter 9 the bios setup program 9 9.1 introduction 9-1 9.2 navigating through the bios setup program 9-2 9.2.1 accessing the bios setup program 9-3 9.2.2 launching submenus 9-4 9.2.3 saving changes and exiting the setup program 9-4 9.3 the main menu 9-5 9.4 the boot menu 9-7 9.5 the exit menu 9-8

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safety instructions safety instructions use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook general warnings · do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body with extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn do not attempt to service the computer yourself always follow installation instructions closely to avoid personal injury from electric shock or fire · · completely power down the computer when replacing memory modules cleaning the computer its components or chassis or performing operations requiring similar steps to do this first turn the power off at the power switch remove the battery and then disconnect the ac adapter from the electrical outlet or from any other type of external power source such as an external battery do not operate the computer near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement by a swimming pool or in the rain do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm avoid using the wired modem or lan during an electrical storm as a remote risk of electric shock from lightning exists do not push objects into the air vents or openings of your notebook or accessories doing so can short out interior components and may cause fire or electric shock when installing memory modules ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface such as a device with a grounded plug avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory module or internal circuitry of the computer · · · when setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface handle components with care hold a component such as a memory module by its edges not its pins if the battery pack leaks and the fluid get in your eyes do not rub them instead rinse your eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention otherwise eye injury may be resulted i

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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 save the dummy for use when no pcmcia or express card is installed in the slot power cord adapter warnings · · · · see the installation instructions before connecting to the power supply use only the power cord indicated in this manual power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of that country use the appropriate ac adapter and power cord for your locale if you use an extension cord with your ac adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable when using your power cord make sure to position it around objects so it will not be cut or punctured when you disconnect a cable pull on its connector on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself as you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned be sure that nothing rests on your ac adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on use only the ac adapters that are approved for use with this computer use of another type of adapter may risk fire or explosion before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the ac adapter matches that of the available power source · · · · · 115 v/60 hz in most of north and south america and some far eastern countries such as south korea and taiwan 100 v/50 hz in eastern japan and 100 v/60hz in western japan 230 v/50 hz in most of europe the middle east and the far east if you use an extension cable with your ac adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable ii

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safety instructions · place the ac adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery do not cover the ac adapter with papers or other items that will be reduced to cool also do not use the ac adapter while it is inside a carrying case disconnect power cords and cables by grasping the connector not by pulling on the cable itself as you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins before you connect a cable please make sure both connectors are correctly aligned to remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the ac adapter from the electrical outlet · · battery pack warnings do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short-circuit the battery terminals the resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly replaced replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer do not dispose of batteries in a fire they may explode check with local authorities for disposal 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 not immerse the battery pack in water or allow it to get wet its protective features can be damaged abnormal chemical reactions may occur possibly leading it to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and/or ignite do not crush disassemble puncture or incinerate the short external contacts of a battery pack do not connect the positive and negative terminals with a metal object such as wire short-circuiting may occur leading the battery pack to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and/or ignite do not use an apparently deformed or damaged battery pack which may leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and/or ignite if the battery pack leaks gives off a bad odor generates heat becomes discolored or deformed or in any way appears abnormal during use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the computer or charger and stop using it iii

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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 do not dispose of battery packs in a fire throw them in a trash receptacle put them in a recycling bin not intended for their disposal or otherwise discard them in a manner that may result in their being hazardous to the environment internal modem warnings caution when using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following the modem cable you connect to your notebook should have a minimum wire size of 26 awg american wire gauge and an ul-compliant rj-11 modular plug avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm there may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak do not plug a modem connector rj-11 into a network connection rj-45 this may damage the connector iv

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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 if your telephone equipment damages the telephone network the local telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service if possible they will notify you in advance but if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible you will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the fcc your telephone company may make changes to facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment if they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service 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 is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor tbr21 this equipment has been approved [council decision 98/482/ec ­ tbr21 for pan-european single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network pstn however due to differences between the individual pstns provided in different countries the approval does not in itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every pstn termination point in the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance v

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modem regulatory notice important safety instructions read these instructions carefully and save them for reference in future 1 2 3 4 5 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 it may be broken to cause some serious damage of itself slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and also do not block or cover these openings avoid placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface to prevent from blocking these openings this product should never be placed near or over a radiator or a heat register or in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided this product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label if you are not sure the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company do not allow anything to rest on the power cord do not locate this product where people will step on the cord 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 fuse rating never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock never spill any kind of liquid on the product do not attempt to service this product by yourself as opening or removing covers you will be exposed to the dangerous voltages or other risks refer all servicing to qualified service personnel unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b as liquid is spilled into the product c the product is exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and 6 7 8 9 10 11 vi

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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 fcc notice declaration of conformity information this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation this equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy .if the equipment is not installed or used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications however there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of following measures · · · · reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 2 this device may not cause harmful interference this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation vii

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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 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 with the bsmi standard viii

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