Abstract: A method of intelligently displaying help information that is easy for a user to use on a computer or similar electronic device is provided by the invention. An application window is displayed on a display device. A computer includes help information consisting of a plurality of records associated with each other in sequence of display including a first record and a second record displayed subsequent to the first record, as a database. Subsequently, a help window for displaying help information is displayed on the display device to display help information included in the first record. Event information related to event input by an input device with respect to the application window is acquired and help information included in the second record is displayed on the help window. A user can obtain help information necessary for subsequent operation from the help window.

Abstract: A unitary magnesium frame for a notebook computer includes a planar card support that isolates the planar card from external stresses applied to a base cover assembly that is engaged with the frame. A keyboard bezel assembly can cover the frame opposite to the base cover assembly. Various component-supporting structures of the frame are disclosed.

Abstract: A component is mounted onto a circuit board and is visually inspected after the circuit board is subjected to heat to determine whether the component has undergone a notable change in appearance. The component is preselected to have indicative characteristics after being subjected to heat. While the component is subjected to a predetermined temperature for less than a first duration of time, the component undergoes little or no change in appearance, and while subjected to the predetermined temperature for more than a second duration of time, the component undergoes a notable change in appearance. The circuit board is removed from a manufacturing process if the component has undergone a notable change in appearance.

Abstract: A unitary magnesium frame for a notebook computer includes a planar card support that isolates the planar card from external stresses applied to a base cover assembly that is engaged with the frame. A keyboard bezel assembly can cover the frame opposite to the base cover assembly. Various component-supporting structures of the frame are disclosed.

Abstract: Devices and their subassemblies typically undergo stresses during manufacturing and testing processes and during general use. To provide visual indication of stress or strain levels endured, a preferred embodiment includes frangible material deposited on particular isolated areas of devices and/or their subassemblies. The frangible material, when applied according to one methodical embodiment, provides visible indication of overstrain as cracks in the frangible material deposits, and of non overstrain when cracks are not visible.

Abstract: Devices and their subassemblies typically undergo stresses during manufacturing and testing processes and during general use. To provide visual indication of stress or strain levels endured, a preferred embodiment includes frangible material deposited on particular isolated areas of devices and/or their subassemblies. The frangible material, when applied according to one methodical embodiment, provides visible indication of overstrain as cracks in the frangible material deposits, and of non overstrain when cracks are not visible.