Compal Electronics WM3BBG50 User Manual

CL50 User Manual

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself
and your computer.

When Using Your Computer

CAUTION: 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.

z Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always

follow installation instructions closely.

z 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.

z 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.

z 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 reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is
inside a carrying case.

z Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your

computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by
shorting out interior components.

z Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are

approved for use with this computer. Use of another
type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion.

z Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

z Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery

recommended by the manufacturer.

z Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

z 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.

z 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.

z To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove

the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter from the
electrical outlet.

z To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do

not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an
electrical storm.

z Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.

Check with local authorities for disposal instructions.

z When setting up the computer for work, place it on a

level surface.

z When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage.

You can put your computer through an X-ray security
machine, but never put your computer through a metal
detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be
sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.

z When traveling with the hard drive removed from the

computer, wrap the drive in a non-conducting material,
such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by
hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. Your
can put the hard drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put the drive through a metal

detector.

z When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead

storage compartments where it could slide around. Do
not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical
shocks.

z Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from

environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids,
temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

z When you move your computer between environments

with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges,
condensation may form on or within the computer. To
avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for
the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.

Î NOTICE: When taking the computer from

low-temperature conditions into a warmer
environment or from high-temperature conditions
into a cooler environment, allow the computer to
acclimate to room temperature before turning on
power.

z When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or

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.

z Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it

from its power source, and remove the battery.

z Handle components with care. Hold a component such

as a memory module by its edges, not its pins.

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:

z Do not use this product near water, for example, near a

bathtub, washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.

z Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.

z Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the

vicinity of the leak.

z Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

Regulatory Notices

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.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, 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 or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

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.

• All external cables connecting to this basic unit must

be shielded. For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards,
see the option manual or installation instructions.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

PART 68 Warning

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On
the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC Registration Number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You
must, upon request, provide this information to your
telephone company.
FCC Part 68 Registration Number: 6CTTAI - 25876 - FB –
E

REN: 0.8B

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you
may connect to your telephone and still have those devices
ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas,
the sum of the REN's of all devices should not exceed five
(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should
call your local telephone company to determine the
maximum REN for your calling area.

If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network, the
local Telephone Company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
However, if advanced notice isn't practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
proper functioning for your equipment. If they do, you will be
notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted telephone service.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, 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 or more
of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and
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.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

SAR Exposure

This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.

In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI
C95.1 standards, it is recommended when using a CF card
that the integrated antenna is positioned more than 1.5cm
from your body or nearby persons during extended periods
of operation. If the antenna is positioned less than 1.5cm
from the user, it is recommended that the user limit the
exposure time.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol

indicates compliance of this
Compal computer to the EMC Directive and the Low
Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking
indicates that this Compal system meets the following
technical standards:

• EN 55022 — "Limits and Methods of Measurement of

Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment."

• EN 55024 — "Information technology equipment -

Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement."

• EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

- Part 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits for harmonic current
emissions (Equipment input current up to and
including 16 A per phase)."

• EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

- Part 3: Limits - Section 3: Limitation of voltage
fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems
for equipment with rated current up to and including 16
A."

• EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology

Equipment."

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for
two classifications:

• Class A is for typical commercial areas.

• Class B is for typical domestic areas.

To determine which classification applies to your computer,
examine the FCC registration label located on the back
panel of the computer. If the label indicates a Class A rating,
the following warning applies to your computer:

RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A
product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio frequency (RF) interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This Compal device is classified for use in a typical Class B
domestic environment.

A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the
preceding directives and standards has been made and is
on file at Compal Computer Corporation.

CCC Notice (China Only)

On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near
the regulatory label:

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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 Compal device is classified for use in a typical Class B
domestic environment.

CANADIAN DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in
the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

"Le présent appareil numérique n'èmet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada"

Specification

This part describes the functional specifications for the
Note Book personal computer CL50 series

CPU

• Intel Mobile Pentium M Processor 1.4GMHz, 1.5GMHz, 1.6MHz,

1.7GMHz

• µFCPGA CPU

Chip Set

• Intel 855PM for system controller.

• Intel ICH4-M for PCI to LPC Bridge, PCI IDE controller, Power

Management Logic.

• NS87591 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and
RTC.

• ENE CB1410 for Card Bus PCMCIA controller.

• ATI M9-P for VGA controller.

• ACL202 for AC97 CODEC.

• SMCLPC47N227 for super I/O controller.

• VT6301S for 1394 controller

• RTL8100BL for LAN controller

• W83L518D for Secure Digital

Memory

• No on board memory.

• On board with two 200-pin +2.5V SO-DIMM connector, supporting,

• 1 MB L2 Cache on CPU.

BIOS

• 512KB Flash ROM for system BIOS.

DDR memories card. Maximum upgradeable to 1024MB by two
512MB SO-DIMM module.

• Suspend to RAM/Disk.

• Password protection (System).

• Windows 98 ready with PnP

• Various hot key for system control.

• Refreshable

• Complete ACPI 1.0B Function

Power

• 8 cells of LI-ION 2150mAH 18650 size, battery Pack with 63.6WH
capacity

• 4.5 hours operation with Battery Mark 4.0.1

• 3 Hrs charging time to 100% capacity on 4300mAH LI-ION Battery

(System off or Suspend)

One 2.5", 9.5mm Hard Disk, Up to 60GB

• Bus Master IDE

• 9.5m/m, 2.5”HDD Support

• Support Ultra 100 synchronous DMA

Select Bay devices

• 5.25” 12.7mm height CD-ROM device

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-ROM & CD-RW combo device

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-ROM device

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-R/RW device

Options

• 256/512MB SO-DIMM DDR modules

• Li-ION Battery Pack

• MINI PCI Wireless module (Intel 802.11B/G module. WM3B2200BG )

• MDC Modem module

Touch Pad with two buttons

• Left Button

• Right Button

I/O Ports

• One 25 pins Parallel port, EPP/ECP Capability

• One 15 pins CRT port, Support DDC 2B

• One 7 pins TV out port

• One MIC In port

• One headphone-out Port

• One 2pins AC Adapter Jack

• One type II PCMCIA Card Bus slots

• Three 4 pins USB ports

• One RJ11/RJ45 Port

• FIR

• Secure Digital slot(Option)

PCMCIA Card Organization

• One type II card sockets

• 1.8" 10.5mm removable ATA Device

• Card bus card or PC Care with hot insertion and removal

• ACPI 1.1 Compliant.

• Support 5V/3.3V PC Cards and 3.3V Card bus cards.

• Supports PCMCIA-ATA Specification.

Excellent Power Management Function

• Standby mode, Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time
out or by hot key

• HDD Local Stand-By mode by time out

• LCD Local Stand-By mode by time out

• Low battery alarm by beep

• Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed

• Full ACPI 1.0B supported

• LCD Auto-DIM mode by time out

Switch

• Power switch

• Lid switch

• Kill switch

• User Define Button 1, 2

AC Adapter

• Universal AC adapter module 60W

• 1/P range:90-264Vac,47-63Hz

• 0/P:19V,3.16A

Security

• Boot-up password protection

• Single level password architecture. (Supervisor)

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.

Chapter 1 introduces you to the features of your computer.

Chapter 2 gives you useful details on using your computer.

Chapter 3 tells you how to look after your notebook
computer, whether at home or traveling.

Chapter 4 talks about PC Card peripherals and how to use
them.

Chapter 5 goes into more detail about power management
and explains how to conserve power while on the move.

Chapter 6 gives you tips on solving typical problems you
may run up against.

Chapter 7 introduces you to BIOS, the nervous system of
your computer, 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 index, or browse through the manual.

You will come across the following icons in the 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. 2003. 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.

1 Introducing Your Notebook

1.1 Front

1 Case Latch 6 Device Status Lights

2 Display 7 Optical Media Drive

3 Easy Buttons 8

4 TouchPad 9 Power Button

5 TouchPad Buttons 10 Keyboard Status Lights

Keyboard

1.1.1 Case Latch

Secures the display case to your notebook. To open the
display, slide the case latch to the right and lift the display.
When you close the display the case latch secures it
automatically.

1.1.2 Display

Your display is either a 14.1" or 15.1” COLOR TFT/XGA or
COLOR TFT/SXGA+ LCD.

1.1.3 Easy Buttons

These buttons launch your favorite programs.

Launches a pre-configured program.

Launches a pre-configured program.

1.1.4 TouchPad

The TouchPad works like a desktop mouse. For more
information see Keyboard and TouchPad in Chapter 2.

1.1.5 TouchPad Buttons

The left and right TouchPad buttons work like the left/right
buttons on a standard mouse.

1.1.6 Device Status Lights

Indicates power on; flashing indicates standby mode.

Indicates battery status. For details, see Battery.

Indicates wireless communication status.

1.1.7 Optical Media Drive

The optical media drive provides a means for you to
import/export data and small files into/from your computer.
Depending on the configuration of your computer, you may
either be able to record CDs or play DVDs.

1.1.8 Keyboard

The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the

®

Microsoft

See Keyboard and TouchPad in Chapter 2 for more on
using keyboard shortcuts.

Windows® logo key.

1.1.9 Power Button

Press to turn your notebook on. For more on power settings
see Power Management.

Windows XP, which comes preinstalled, goes into the
shutdown sequence automatically if you press the power button
while on.

You can configure this in Control Panel: Power Options –
Advanced.