Switchable Graphics/Dual Graphics (Select Models Only); Using Switchable Graphics (Select Models Only) - HP ProBook 4436s Reference Manual

Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)

Select computers are equipped with either switchable graphics or dual graphics.
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Switchable graphics—Supported by both AMD and Intel. If your computer has AMD dynamic
switchable graphics, it only supports switchable graphics.
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Dual graphics—Supported only by AMD. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it
only supports dual graphics.
NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to your
notebook graphic processor configuration. Intel HR Central Processing Units (CPUs) and AMD Llano
E series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) support switchable graphics. AMD Llano A series
APUs support dual graphics.
Both switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for processing graphics:
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Performance mode—Runs application with optimal performance.
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Power Saving mode—Conserves battery life.
To manage your graphics settings:
▲ Open the Catalyst Control Center by right-clicking on the desktop, and then select Graphics
Properties.
NOTE: When an application opens, you may be prompted to go to the Catalyst Control Center to
configure the most efficient graphics processing mode for that application.

Using switchable graphics (select models only)

Switchable graphics allow you to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode.
Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and
Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems.
To manage your switchable graphics settings:
1. Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics.
2. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics Method.
There are two different methods to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode, as
follows:
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Manual (Fixed scheme)—Allows you to manually switch between Performance mode and Power
Saving mode, based on your application requirements. Once the desired mode is selected, all
other applications operate in that mode.
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Automatic (Dynamic scheme)—Automatically assigns individual applications to either
Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on power requirements. You can also
manually modify the settings for an individual application by locating the application in the
Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located beneath the Other
Applications drop-down menu.
NOTE: When changing the switchable graphics schemes, it is normal for your screen to flicker or go
blank for a few seconds.
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