Clevo M660S, M665S Concise User's Guide
Introduction (English)
This Concise User’s Guide introduces the main features
of your computer. The English version of this guide begins on page 1. The expanded User’s Manual is on the
Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM.
Einführung (Deutsch)
Dieses Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch führt Sie in die
Hauptfunktionen des Notebooks ein. Die deutsche Version des Handbuchs beginnt auf Seite 41. Das erweiterte
Benutzerhandbuch finden Sie auf der CD-ROM für die
Gerätetreiber und Hilfsprogramme (CD-ROM Device
Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
Présentation (Français)
Ce Guide Utilisateur Concis présente les fonctionnalités
principales de votre ordinateur. La version française de
ce guide commence à la page 81. Le Manuel de l'Utilisa-
teur étendu se trouve sur le CD-ROM de Pilotes & Utilitaires + Manuel de l'Utilisateur (CD-ROM Device
Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
Introducción (Español)
Esta Guía del Usuario Concisa le presenta las características principales de su ordenador. La versión española de
esta guía comienza en la página 121. El Manual del usua-
rio completo se encuentra en el CD-ROM de Controladores del dispositivo y Utilidades + Manual del usuario
(CD-ROM Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
Introduzione (Italiano)
La presente Guida Rapida per l'Utente introduce le caratteristiche principali del computer. La versione italiana di
questa guida inizia da pagina 161. Il Manuale utente
completo si trova nel CD contenente driver e utilità +
Manuale utente (CD-ROM Device Drivers & Utilities +
User's Manual).
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Contents
Notice .................... ............................... .................................. ........... 1
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................2
Instructions for Care and Operation ..................................................3
System Startup ..................................................................................7
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open ................................9
LED Indicators ................................................................................10
Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard .........................................................11
Function Keys ........................................................................ .........12
Recording Audio ....................................... ............................. .........13
System Map: Front & Rear Views .................. ... .............................16
System Map: Left View ........................................... .......................17
System Map: Right View ................................................................18
System Map: Bottom View .............................................................19
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel .....................................20
Video Features ................................................................................21
Attaching Other Displays ................................................................23
Power Management Features ..........................................................24
Port Replicator Module ...................................................................25
Driver Installation ...........................................................................26
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................34
Specifications ............... ................................. .................................. 35
Inhalt
Hinweis ..................... ..... ....... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ....... ...... ..... ...... ..41
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................42
Hinweise zu Pflege und Betrieb ......................................................43
Schnellstart .................. ............................................ ........................47
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von oben mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ................... ........................ ........................ ...........49
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................50
Hot-Key-Tasten & Tastatur .. ....................................................... ....51
Funktionstasten ................................................................................52
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne und Rückansicht ...................56
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von links ........................................ ........57
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von rechts .............................................. 58
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ...............................................59
Windows XP Startmenü und Systemsteuerung ...............................60
Grafikfunktionen ................................................. ............................61
Energieverwaltungsfunktionen . ....... .... ....... ...... ..... ....... .... ....... .... ....64
Port-Replikator ..................... .......................................... .................65
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................66
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................74
Technische Daten ............................................................................75
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Sommaire
Avertissement .................................................................................81
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................82
Instructions d’entretien et d’utilisation ...........................................83
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................87
Carte du système : Vue du dessus avec l’écran LCD ouvert ..........89
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................90
Boutons Hot-Key & Clavier ................... ............................ ... .........91
Touches fonction .............................................................................92
Carte du système : Vues de face & arrière .. ............................... .....96
Carte du système : Vue gauche ............ ...........................................97
Carte du système : Vue droite .......... ...............................................98
Carte du système : Vue d’en dessous ...... ............................... .........99
Menu Démarrer & Panneau de configuration de Windows XP ....100
Caractéristiques vidéo ...................................................................101
Caractéristiques de gestion de l’alimentation ...............................104
Réplicateur de port ........................................................................105
Installation du pilote .....................................................................106
Dépannage .................... .... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... .... ...114
Spécifications ............... ................................. ................................ 115
Contenidos
Aviso .............................................................................................121
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .....................................122
Instrucciones para el cuidado y funcionamiento ...........................123
Guía rápida para empezar ..............................................................127
Mapa del sistema: Vista superior con panel LCD abierto .............129
Indicadores LED ............. ............................. .................................130
Botones Hot-Key & Teclado ........................ .................................131
Teclas de función ..........................................................................132
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal y posterior .................................136
Mapa del sistema: Vista izquierda ................................................137
Mapa del sistema: Vista derecha ...................................................138
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior ...................................................139
Menú Inicio y Panel de control de Windows XP .. ........................140
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................141
Funciones de administración de energía ...................... .................144
Replicador de puertos ....................................................................145
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................146
Solución de problemas ............................. .. ............................. ......154
Especificaciones ................ ............................................... .............155
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Sommario
Avviso ........................ ............................................ ....................... 161
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente .............. .. ..............162
Istruzioni per la custodia e il funzionamento ................................163
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................167
Descrizione del sistema: Vista superiore con pannello LCD
aperto ................... ....... .... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... .... ....... .... ....... .....169
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................170
Pulsanti Hot-Key & Tastiera .........................................................171
Tasti funzione ................................................................................172
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore e posteriore ...................176
Descrizione del sistema: Vista sinistra .........................................177
Descrizione del sistema: Vista destra ...........................................178
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore .......................................179
Menu Start e Pannello di controllo di Windows XP .....................180
Funzioni video ...... ........................................................ ................181
Funzioni di risparmio energetico ............................................. .....184
Replicatore di porte .......................................................................185
Installazione driver ........................................................................186
Risoluzione dei problemi ....................................... .......................194
Specifiche tecniche .......................................................................195
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About this Concise User Guide
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitute for
the expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual CD-ROM supplied with your computer. This CD-ROM also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for
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the proper operation of the computer.
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure
(or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual CD-ROM does not contain an operating system.
Regulatory Information
Regulatory notices and information are contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities
+ User’s Manual CD-ROM.
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Instructions for Care and Operation
The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:
1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.
2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic
fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
4. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your
work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted.
5. T ake care when using peripheral devices.
Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure t he m odules are OF F if you are
using the computer aboard aircraft.
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Power Safety
The computer has specific power requirements:
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel bu t it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply.
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If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety
feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician install
one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies.
Power Safety Warning
Before you undertake any upgrade procedures, make sure that you have turned off the power, and disconnected all peripherals and cables (including telephone lines). It is advisable to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the machine on.
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Cleaning
Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or
abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:
• When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
Power Off Before Traveling
Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Puttin g a notebook
which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vent(s)/fan intake(s) to be blocked. To prevent your computer from overheating make
sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan intake(s) while the computer is in use.
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Battery Precautions
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way.
Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may pos-
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sibly result in fire.
• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery p ack repair or replacement to your servi ce representative or qual ified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully . Batteries
may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before dispos ing of the battery.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various
state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable sur fa ce.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter (Note: If you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option see
page 25).
5. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
6. Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.
7. The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer.
Shutdown
Please note that you should always shut your computer down by
choosing the Turn Off Computer command from the Start me nu
in Windows. This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
Figure 1 - AC/DC Adapter In
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Design Differences
This notebook series includes two different design types, however only one design is pictured in this guide.
System Software
Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP etc.) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro-
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grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals. Your computer may already come with
system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Further information on
installing the drivers and utilities is available in Chapters 4 & 7 of the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers
& User’s Manual CD-ROM.
Drivers
If you are installing/re-installing new system software, you will need to install the appropriate drivers. Driv ers are programs which
act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that
you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 5, on page 26. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the
necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed.
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System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open
1. Optional Built-In PC Camera
2. LCD
3. Speakers
4. Power Button
5. Hot Key Buttons
6. Keyboard
7. TouchPad and Buttons
8. Built-In Microphone
9. LED Indicators
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable
electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure
the module(s) are OFF if
you are using the computer
aboard aircraft.
Use the key combinations
to toggle power to the
WLAN/Bluetooth modules,
and check the LED indicator icon to see if the modules are powered on or not
(see Table 1, on page 10/
Table 3, on page 12).
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Figure 2 - Top View with LCD Panel Open
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Table 1 - LED Indicators
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Icon Color Description
Green NumLk (Numeric Keypad) Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Stand by Mode
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In & the Computer is Powered Off
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In & the Battery is Charging
Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
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Green Hard Disk Activity
Green The WLAN/Bluetooth Module(s) is/are Powered On
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Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard
These buttons give instant access to the functions indicated in the table below.
Table 2 - Hot Key Buttons
Hot Key Function
Activate the BisonCap program/Take Still
Picture (see page 15)
Activate the Default Internet Browser
Activate the Default E-Mail Program
Audio Record Start/Stop (see page 13)
Camera Zoom-In (see page 15)
Camera Zoom-Out (see page 15)
The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for
easy numeric data input. It also features function keys to
allow you to change operational features instantly.
Function Keys
NumLk &
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
ScrLk Keys
Figure 3 - Keyboard
Other Keyboards
If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a
change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatica lly. However special
functions/hot-keys unique to the system ’s regu lar ke yboa rd
may not work.
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Function Keys
The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the
basic function key combinations, visual indicators are available for certain key combinations/hot key buttons when
the hot key driver is installed (see “Hot Key” on page 30).
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Fn/Hot Key
Fn + F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn + F8/F9 Brightness Decrease/Increase
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + F10 PC Camera Power Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle (see page 24) Fn + F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle
Fn + F5/F6
Fn + F7 Display Toggle
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Function
Fn/Hot Key
Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle
Audio Record Start/
Stop (see over)
Function
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Note: The hot key functions will only be displayed if the program is running (i.e. the icon is displayed in the task-
bar). You can run it from the Start menu (Start > Programs > Startup > HotKeyDriver) in Windows.
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Recording Audio
The audio record hot key button allows you to record audio from either the built-in microphone, or from a microphone connected to the microphone-in jack. To record on the computer, setup the audio recording options in Windows
as follows (see Figure 4 on page 14).
1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Start > Control Panel).
2. Double-click Sounds & Audio Devices (icon) - in the Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices category.
3. Click Advanced in the Volume > Device volume tab.
4. Click Options and scroll down and click Properties.
5. Select Vinyl AC’97 Audio (WAVE) from the Mixer device menu.
6. Click to select Recording (button) in Adjust volume for (menu).
7. Make sure the Mic (check box) is checked, then click OK.
8. Boost the volume in the Mic section (in the Recording Control window) as high as it will go.
9. Close the Recording Control window, and then click OK.
10. Press the audio record hot key button to begin the recording process (the record icon will flash in the top left of the
screen).
11. Press the audio record hot key button again to stop the recording process (the record icon will disappear from the top left
of the screen).
12. The recorded audio file (in .wav format) will appear in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\wav.
13. Double-click the file to playback the recorded audio.
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Figure 4 - Audio Setup for Recording (Windows XP)
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PC Camera Hot Key Buttons
You can use the PC Camera hot key buttons to run the BisonCap program, to take still pictures and to zoom
the camera in and out (if you have installed the hot key and PC Camera drivers - see “Hot Key” on page 30 & “PC
Camera” on page 32).
1. Make sure the PC Camera is on (use the Fn + F10 key combination to power on the camera).
2. Press the application hot key button once.
3. The BisonCap application will run.
4. Use the zoom hot key buttons to obtain the picture required.
5. Press the application hot key button for a second time (you will hear a camera motor sound to indicate the picture is being
taken).
6. The picture (in JPEG format) will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop.
Snapshot Folder
The Snapshot folder’s default location is on the desktop. Do not move this folder
or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture using the application
hot key button.
If you accidentally delete or move the folder, you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to capture the files.
Figure 5 - Snapshot Folder
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System Map: Front & Rear Views
1. LED Indicators
2. 1 * USB Port
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3. DC-In Jack
4. Battery
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Figure 6 - Front & Rear Views
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System Map: Left View
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Changing DVD Regional Codes
Go to the Control Panel and double-click System >
Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the +
next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVDROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box,
and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control
panel to allow you to adjust the regional code.
DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS-dependent. You can select your module’s region code 5
times. The fifth selection is permanent. This cannot be
altered even if you change your operating system or you
use the module in another computer.
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Figure 7 - Left View
1. Security Lock Slot
2. Optical Device Drive Bay
3. Emergency Eject Hole
4. RJ-11 Modem Jack
5. S/PDIF-Out Jack
6. Microphone-In Jack
7. Headphone-Out Jack
8. Line-In Jack
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CD Emergency Eject
If you need to manually eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to an unexpected
power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip
into the emergency eject hole. Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole.
Media Warning
Don’t try to remove a floppy disk/CD/DVD while the system is accessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”.
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System Map: Right View
Figure 8 - Right View
1. PC Card Slot
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2. 7-in-1 Card Reader
3. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports
4. RJ-45 LAN Jack
5. External Monitor Port
The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card format s:
MMC (MultiMedia Card) / SD (Secure Digital) / MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro)
MS Duo (requires PC adapter) / Mini SD (requires PC adapter) / RS MMC (requires PC adapter)
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7-in-1 Card Reader
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System Map: Bottom View
CPU
The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Opening this compartment, or accessing the CPU in
any way, may violate your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your computer from
overheating make sure nothing
blocks any Vent/Fan Intake
while the computer is in use.
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Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then full y charge, a new battery before using it. Completely discha rge and charge the battery at l east
once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Figure 9 - Bottom View
1. Vent/Fan Intake
2. Battery
3. Hard Disk Bay Cover
4. CPU/RAM Bay Cover
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Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a
shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop. You can customize the look of the Start menu
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by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu.
Click here to toggle Category View
Figure 10 - Start Menu & Control Panel
In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control Panel
is accessed from the Start menu, and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows
(e.g. power, video, network, audio etc.). Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the features, however many
new controls are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you install the drivers listed in Table 5, on page 26. To
see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View.
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Video Features
You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed.
To access Display Properties in Windows:
1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control
Panel (or just click Start > Control Panel).
2. Double-click Display (icon); Display (icon) is in
Appearance and Themes (category).
3. In the Display Properties dialog box, click Settings (tab).
4. Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen
resolution .
5. Click the arrow, and scroll to the preferred setting in Color
quality .
6. You can also access Display Properties by right-clicking
the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties.
Click Settings (tab) and adjust as above.
7. Click Advanced (button) to bring up the Advanced
properties tabs. Clicking through the S3 tabs allows you
to make any video adjustments you require.
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Right-Click
Desktop
Figure 11 - Display Properties
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When the video driver is installed the
S3TrayPlus utility will appear in the
taskbar. Click/Right-click the icon to
bring up the configuration menu. From
this menu you will also be able to make
display adjustments, access the Display
control panel, check video memory information etc.
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Display Devices & Options
Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display as your
display device. See Table 4 for a summary of the display modes available.
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Display Mode Description
Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device.
Multiple Monitors
Extended
Desktop
This display mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the Secondary display(s).
An Extended desktop allows the desktop to span the displays to act
as a large work area, thus creating a lot more screen area for display. Each display device can be configured independently for specific resolutions and refresh rates. Use the Display Properties
control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use.
Table 4 - Display Modes
Playing DVD Videos
If you want to play a DVD video in a multiple monitor
mode, then choose EITHER
the notebook LCD OR external display as the display device. It is not possible to play
a DVD video simultaneously
on both displays.
Video Memory
The system does not feature dedicated video memory, but automatically and dynamically allocates as much (up to
64MB maximum) system memory (RAM) as needed to the video system (the video driver must be installed). You
can define the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS. The system returns whatever memory is no
longer needed to the operating system.
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Attaching Other Displays
1. Attach the external display to the external monitor port and turn it on.
2. Click Advanced in the Display Properties control panel (see “Video Features” on page 21) to display the additional tabs.
3. Select S3Display (tab).
4. Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon.
5. Click Apply > OK (give the display enough time to refresh).
6. Click Yes to confirm the settings.
S3Tray Plus Utility
You can also use the S3Tray Plus Utility in
the taskbar to configure an external display.
Attach the external display (CRT) to the external monitor port.
Right-click the icon in the taskbar and
select S3Display.
Select the CRT (it should have a tick alongside it) and click Yes to confirm the settings.
Figure 12 - S3Display
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Power Management Features
The Power Options control panel icon in Windows (see page 20) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk
(by means of Power Schemes), or you may use either Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout
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the system (enable Hibernate support from the control panel tab).
Figure 13 - Power Options
The computer’s power button, sleep button (Fn + F4 key combination), and lid (closing the lid) may be set to send
the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode.
Power Saving and Performance
Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance (e.g. the system may reduce processor performance/speed if Max Battery is the chosen Power Scheme).
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