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Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
Page 4: Erp Off Mode Power Consumption Statement
Preface R&TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Direc- tive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Lux- embourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slov- enia.
Page 5 Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at- tained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE”. The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.
Page 6: Fcc Statement
Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 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.
Page 7: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement
Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Page 8: Important Safety Instructions
Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Page 9: Instructions For Care And Operation
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
Page 10 Preface 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. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Page 11: Servicing
Preface Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and may expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions: •...
Page 12: Power Safety
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements:  • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety Warning steady, uninterrupted power supply.
Page 13: Polymer Battery Precautions
Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf. • Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mecha- nism and is not a cause for concern.
Page 14: General Battery Precautions
Preface General Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • 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 possibly result in fire.
Page 15: Cleaning
Preface 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.
Page 16: Travel Considerations
Preface Travel Considerations As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
Page 17 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
Page 18 Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
Page 19: Lcd Screen Care
Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. •...
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Page 21: Table Of Contents
Preface Contents Notice ................................I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ................... II FCC Statement ............................IV FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ..................... V Instructions for Care and Operation ......................VII Servicing ..............................IX Power Safety ..............................X Polymer Battery Precautions ........................XI General Battery Precautions ........................XII Cleaning ..............................
Page 22 Preface Model Differences .............................1-6 LCD Panel Open - Model A ........................1-7 LCD Panel Open - Model B ........................1-8 LCD Panel Open - Model C ........................1-9 LED Indicators ............................1-10 Illuminated LED Keyboard ........................1-11 Control Center ............................1-12 Flexikey® Application ..........................1-13 Flexikey® Application Features: ......................1-14 Keyboard Shortcuts ..........................1-15 Function Keys &...
Page 23 Preface Windows 10 Taskbar ..........................1-31 Video Features ............................1-32 Power Options ............................1-37 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview ..............................2-1 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive ......................2-2 Optical (CD/DVD) Device ........................2-3 Loading Discs ............................2-3 Handling CDs or DVDs ..........................2-4 DVD Regional Codes ..........................2-5 Multi-in-1 Card Reader ..........................2-6 Setup for Audio Recording ........................2-6 Audio Features ............................2-7...
Page 24 Preface AC/DC Adapter ............................3-2 Battery ................................3-2 Turning On the Computer ..........................3-3 Shutting the Computer Down ........................3-4 Power Plans ...............................3-5 Power-Saving States ..........................3-7 Sleep ................................3-7 Hibernate ..............................3-8 Shut down ..............................3-8 Configuring the Power Buttons .........................3-9 Resuming Operation ..........................3-11 Power Conservation Modes ........................3-12 Settings Menu Power Controls ........................3-14 Battery Information ..........................3-17 Battery Power ............................3-17...
Page 25 Preface Drivers & Utilities What to Install ............................4-1 Module Driver Installation ........................4-1 Driver Installation ............................4-2 Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ....................4-5 User Account Control ..........................4-6 Windows Security Message ........................4-6 New Hardware Found ..........................4-6 Driver Installation Procedure ........................4-7 Chipset ...............................4-7 Video (VGA) .............................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..........................4-7 LAN ................................4-7 Card Reader ...............................4-7...
Page 26 Preface BIOS Utilities Overview ..............................5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) .......................5-2 Failing the POST ............................5-3 Fatal Errors ..............................5-3 Non-Fatal Errors ............................5-3 The Setup Utility ............................5-4 Entering Setup ............................5-4 Setup Screens .............................5-5 Main Menu ..............................5-6 System Time & Date (Main Menu) ......................5-6 SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................5-7 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) .................5-7 ME FW Version/System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ..............5-7...
Page 27 Preface Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) ...................5-10 Security Menu ............................5-11 Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ....................5-11 Set User Password (Security Menu) ......................5-12 Password on boot: (Security Menu) ......................5-12 Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) .....................5-13 TPM Configuration (Security Menu) ......................5-14 Boot Menu ...............................5-15 Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ......................5-16 UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) ..........................5-16...
Page 28 Preface Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module ......................6-12 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation ................6-13 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ....................6-13 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............6-14 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows ......................6-15 To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices ..............6-17 Intel®...
Page 29 Preface Troubleshooting Overview ..............................7-1 Basic Hints and Tips ..........................7-2 Backup and General Maintenance ......................7-3 Viruses ...............................7-4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ..................7-5 Problems and Possible Solutions .......................7-7 Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview ..............................A-1 Ports and Jacks ............................A-2 Card Reader ..............................A-2 DC-In Jack ..............................A-2 External Monitor (VGA) Port ........................A-2 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 ..........................A-2...
Page 30 Preface Control Center & Flexikey® Overview ..............................B-1 Control Center ............................B-1 Flexikey® ..............................B-1 Power Modes ............................B-3 Control Center Menus ..........................B-4 Power Status (System Program) ......................B-5 Brightness (System Program) ........................B-5 Volume (System Program) ........................B-5 Fan Speed (System Program) ........................B-5 This system supports Power Saving power ..................B-6 Sleep Button (System Program) ......................B-6 Desktop Background (System Program) ....................B-6...
Page 31 Preface Keyboard Settings - Express Key ......................B-13 Enabling Time Record ..........................B-15 Keyboard Settings - Launch App ......................B-17 Keyboard Settings - Express Text ......................B-19 Keyboard Settings - Disable ........................B-21 Mouse Settings - Express Key ........................B-22 Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings ....................B-23 Mouse Settings - Launch App ........................B-24 Mouse Settings - Express Text .......................B-26 Mouse Settings - Disable ........................B-28...
Page 32 Preface Wireless Display .............................C-12 Wireless Display Configuration ......................C-13 Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel ......................C-15 Display Devices & Options ........................C-29 Attaching Other Displays ........................C-30 NVIDIA Control Panel ...........................C-33 Customization Options ...........................C-36 Configure Surround, PhysX® .........................C-40 NVIDIA GeForce Experience ........................C-41 NVIDIA GeForce Experience - BatteryBoost ..................C-43 NVIDIA GeForce Experience - ShadowPlay ..................C-44 Specifications Processor ..............................D-2...
Page 33 Preface Indicators ..............................D-3 Interface ..............................D-3 Card Reader ..............................D-3 Slots ................................D-3 Communication ............................D-3 Operating System ............................D-4 Features ..............................D-4 Security ..............................D-4 Power Management ..........................D-4 Power ................................D-4 Environmental Spec ..........................D-4 Physical Dimensions & Weight ........................D-4 XXXI...
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Page 35: Quick Start Guide Overview
Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...
Page 36: Advanced Users
Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1 “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 in the User’s Manual.
Page 37: Not Included
Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 10) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro- grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.  Drivers If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the appropriate drivers.
Page 38: System Software
Quick Start Guide System Software 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 the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system is supported.
Page 39: System Startup
Quick Start Guide System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface, and securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 2. When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially set up as below): •...
Page 40: Model Differences
Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes three different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below. Note that your model may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual. Feature Model A Model B Model C See Page 1 - 7...
Page 41: Lcd Panel Open - Model A
Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model A Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open  Model A 1. Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device 2. PC Camera LED Operation Aboard 3. Built-In Microphone Aircraft 4. Built-In Array The use of any portable elec- Microphone tronic transmission...
Page 42: Lcd Panel Open - Model B
Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model B Figure 1 - 3 LCD Panel Open Model B  1. Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device 2. PC Camera LED Operation Aboard 3. Built-In Microphone Aircraft 4. Built-In Array The use of any portable elec- Microphone tronic transmission...
Page 43: Lcd Panel Open - Model C
Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model C Figure 1 - 4 LCD Panel Open  Model C 1. Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device 2. PC Camera LED Operation Aboard 3. Built-In Microphone Aircraft 4. Built-In Array The use of any portable elec- Microphone tronic transmission devices 5.
Page 44: Led Indicators
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the system. Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Bluetooth White Orange The Battery is Charging &...
Page 45: Illuminated Led Keyboard
Quick Start Guide Illuminated LED Keyboard  The white illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numer- Other Keyboards ic data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 16 for full function key combination details.
Page 46: Control Center
Quick Start Guide Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application (not in the Start screen) press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Con- trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touch Pad on/off (see Appendix B...
Page 47: Flexikey® Application
Quick Start Guide Flexikey® Application The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch programs and applications, to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc.
Page 48: Flexikey® Application Features
Quick Start Guide Flexikey® Application Features: For full details see “Flexikey® Application” on page B - • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
Page 49: Keyboard Shortcuts
Quick Start Guide Keyboard Shortcuts  The following Windows Logo Key (Winkey) keyboard shortcuts are useful for navi- gation/operation in Windows 10. Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Windows Logo Description Use the Windows logo Key + + D key com- bination to switch be- Tap Winkey Toggle the Start menu tween the Start screen...
Page 50: Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Quick Start Guide Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators Fan Control Toggle Fn + Automatic / Full Control Center Toggle (see over) Fn +...
Page 51: Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 8 Front & Rear Views Model A 1. LED Indicators 2. Vent/Fan Intake Model A 3. 1 * USB 3.0 Port 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. Mini Display Port 1.2 6. DC-In Jack Model B Model B Model C...
Page 52: Right View
Quick Start Guide Right View Figure 1 - 9 Right View Model A 1. SIM Card Reader (for 3G/4G USIM Cards - Models A & B Only - see Model B over) 2. Multi-In-1 Card Reader 3. 1 * USB 3.0 Port 4.
Page 53 Quick Start Guide 3G/4G Module USIM Card Installation  (For Model A & B Computers Only) Insert the USIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation USIM Card of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face downwards) until it clicks Orientation fully into position.
Page 54: Left View
Quick Start Guide Left View Figure 1 - 11 Model A Left View Model A 1. Security Lock Slot 2. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. Microphone Jack Model B 5. Headphone Jack 6. Optical Device Drive Bay (for DVD Device) Model C 1 - 20 Left View...
Page 55 Quick Start Guide   Changing DVD Regional Codes Disk Eject Warning Go to the Control Panel and double-click Device Man- Don’t try to eject a CD/DVD while the system is ac- ager (Hardware and Sound), then click the + next to cessing it.
Page 56: Bottom View - Model A
Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model A Figure 1 - 12 Bottom View  Model A Overheating 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Battery To prevent your comput- from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan in- take(s) while the com- puter is in use.
Page 57: Bottom View - Model B
Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model B Figure 1 - 13 Bottom View  Model B Overheating 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Battery To prevent your comput- from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan in- take(s) while the com- puter is in use.
Page 58: Bottom View - Model C
Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model C Figure 1 - 14 Bottom View  Model C Overheating 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Battery To prevent your comput- 3. HDD Bay from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan in- take(s) while the com- puter is in use.
Page 59: Windows 10 Start Menu
Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Start Menu Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard).
Page 60: Right-Clicking The Windows Logo In Start Menu
Quick Start Guide Right-Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc.
Page 61: Start Menu Apps & Tiles
Quick Start Guide Start Menu Apps & Tiles The Windows 10 Start Menu will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of the screen to expand the menu in order to view all the apps (you can use the scroll bar to move up and down the screen).
Page 62 Quick Start Guide Pining/Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu To make things easy to find you can add and remove tiles for apps and programs to the Start Menu. Right-Click on a program’s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop-down menu. To remove an app or program from the Start Menu right-click the icon and select Unpin from Start.
Page 63: Windows 10 Control Panel
Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10. • Right-click the Start Menu icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu.
Page 64: Settings
Quick Start Guide Settings The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Devices, Network & internet, Personalization, Ac- counts, Time &...
Page 65: Windows 10 Taskbar
Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task- bar. The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the Control Panels and appli- cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here.
Page 66: Video Features
Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearance and Personalization). Click Adjust resolution to make changes to the appearance of the display and to detect and configure any attached displays. In Windows 10 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu ( press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and the P key).
Page 67 Quick Start Guide To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows: Go to the Control Panel. Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution - In the Appearance and Personalization category. Make and changes required from the Display, Resolution, Orientation or Multiple display menus. Click Apply to save the settings.
Page 68 Quick Start Guide Display Settings: You can quickly adjust the display by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings (Figure 1 - 24). Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings (Figure 1 - 24) to change resolution.
Page 69 Quick Start Guide To access the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel: Click Advanced settings (Figure 1 - 23 on page 1 - 33) in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win- dows. Click the Intel(R)... tab and click Graphics Properties (button) (Figure 1 - 25 on page 1 - 35) .
Page 70 Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel: Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel (Figure 1 - 26). Double-click the icon (Figure 1 - 26) in the Windows control panel. Figure 1 - 26 - NVIDIA Control Panel 1 - 36 Video Features...
Page 71: Power Options
Quick Start Guide Power Options Power Options (Hardware and Sound) can be accessed from the Control Panel. The Power button item in Start Menu (or the context menu) may be used to Shut down or Restart (you can also add Hibernate/Sleep to the menu - see page 38).
Page 72 Quick Start Guide You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo + X key combination) to Sign out, Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, and Restart.  Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Men Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel.
Page 73 Quick Start Guide Minimum Screen Resolution Settings Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements. Right-click a blank area of the Desktop and select Screen Resolution (or go to the Display control panel). Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above. Figure 1 - 29 - Screen Resolution Power Options 1 - 39...
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Page 75: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive • Optical (CD/DVD) Device • Multi-in-1 Card Reader •...
Page 76: Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive  The hard disk drive (HDD) and/or solid state drive (SSD) is used to store your data Bottom Cover in the computer. The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial (SATA) Removal Warning hard disk drives (see “Storage”...
Page 77: Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Optical (CD/DVD) Device  There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de- Sound Volume vice will depend on the module you purchased (see “Storage” on page D - 2).
Page 78: Handling Cds Or Dvds
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Handling CDs or DVDs  Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be CD Emergency Eject accessed.
Page 79: Dvd Regional Codes
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes: Go to the Control Panel Double-click Device Manager (Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers), then click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code.
Page 80: Multi-In-1 Card Reader
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Multi-in-1 Card Reader  The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the Push-Push Card card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in Reader the same way as your hard disk (s).
Page 81: Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Audio Features  You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Volume Adjustment panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar The sound volume level notification area/control panel (right-click the taskbar notification area icon can be clicking using the bring up an audio menu).
Page 82: Setup For Audio Recording
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Setup for Audio Recording  To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Disabling Front Jack Detection Go to the Control Panel. It is recommended that Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (Hardware and Sound), or right-click the you do not disable front taskbar icon and select Sound Manager.
Page 83: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse  The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to Touchpad Cleaning your computer through one of the USB ports. The Touchpad buttons function in In order to improve pad much the same way as a two-button mouse.
Page 84: Touchpad Sensitivity
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad Sensitivity  The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad measure about 15mm from the TouchPad Scrolling bottom of the pad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the mid- dle as illustrated below.
Page 85: Touchpad Configuration
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad Configuration  Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “Touchpad” on page 4 - 8) you TouchPad Scrolling can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows, or by double- clicking the TouchPad driver icon in the notification area of the taskbar in the This computer model se- ries may feature different...
Page 86: Gestures And Device Settings
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Gestures and Device Settings  The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture (ac- Show Video tion) on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc- uments, objects and applications. You can get a clearer view of the gestures in- You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties:...
Page 87 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Disabling the Touchpad If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason (e.g. you may find that when us- ing the computer’s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it) you can do so by using Fn + F1 key combination. You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached.
Page 88 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio ™ PalmCheck  The PalmCheck™ feature (Device Settings > Settings > Pointing > Sensitivity) helps prevent operating the Clickpad/Touchpad by accident, by recognizing when PalmCheck™ your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. order improve Clickpad/Touchpad...
Page 89 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Scrolling The Two-Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required (in a straight con- tinuous motion).
Page 90 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos) in 90 degree increments. Place a finger down on the left “target” zone and keep it stationary. Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger (clockwise or counterclockwise) to rotate the object.
Page 91: Power Management Overview
Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management  OS Note Overview Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- functions will vary slight- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.
Page 92: The Power Sources
Power Management The Power Sources  The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. Forced Off AC/DC Adapter If the system “hangs”, Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/ and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.
Page 93: Turning On The Computer
Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- er button on the front panel. When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/ Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down).
Page 94: Shutting The Computer Down
Power Management Shutting the Computer Down Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems. Use the Power item in the Start Menu and select Shut down. You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo...
Page 95: Power Plans
Power Management Power Plans  The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans (Con- Resuming trol Panel > Power Options). You can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or Operation create a new one. Table 3 - 1, on The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and page 3 - 11...
Page 96 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is pow- ered from an AC power source.
Page 97: Power-Saving States
Power Management Power-Saving States  You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where Wake On LAN you left off. Windows 10 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving Support states. Wake-On-LAN is only supported from Sleep or Sleep Hibernate states...
Page 98: Hibernate
Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.
Page 99: Configuring The Power Buttons
Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons  The power/sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on Protection the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.
Page 100 Power Management Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu as follows. Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel 1 - 36 (see page Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable” Click Choose what the power buttons do. Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings.
Page 101: Resuming Operation
Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo). Power Status Icon Color To Resume Table 3 - 1 Power Off Press the Power Button Resuming Press the Power Button...
Page 102: Power Conservation Modes
Power Management Power Conservation Modes  This system supports Power Saving power management features that place comput- ers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period Power Conservation of inactivity. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center: Modes The Power Saving set- Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.
Page 103 Power Management Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination from almost any of the Win- dows 10 interfaces/Apps to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock, Switch User, Sign out, Change a password and Task Manager options. If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu ap- pears to display Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.
Page 104: Settings Menu Power Controls
Power Management Settings Menu Power Controls The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you access to a num- ber of power settings control panels which enable you to quickly adjust power op- tions. Click System to access the menu including the power option settings. Figure 3 - 9 Settings 3 - 14 Settings Menu Power Controls...
Page 105 Power Management Battery Saver Battery Saver will display the battery level, and by clicking Battery Use you can see the current state of battery usage by application etc. Click Battery saver settings to adjust the battery saver level. Figure 3 - 10 Settings >...
Page 106 Power Management Power & Sleep Power & sleep gives you quick access to Screen and Sleep settings. Click Addi- tional power settings to go to the main power options control panel. Figure 3 - 11 Settings > Power & Sleep 3 - 16 Settings Menu Power Controls...
Page 107: Battery Information
Power Management Battery Information  Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- When the battery is criti- grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached.
Page 108: Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Conserving Battery Power  • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. Windows Mobility Center • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.
Page 109: Battery Life
Power Management Battery Life  Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least Battery Removal once every 30 days. Note that the built-in battery is not user re- We should not remove the built-in battery yourself (see sidebar).
Page 110: Proper Handling Of The Battery Pack
Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack  • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances Caution • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re- placed.
Page 111: Battery Faq
Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.
Page 112 Power Management Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. Figure 3 - 15 Change Plan Settings / Change Advanced Power Settings 3 - 22 Battery Information...
Page 113 Power Management Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears): Figure 3 - 16 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
Page 114 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Page 115: Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities  This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or Driver Installation & improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of Power some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op- When installing driv- erating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.
Page 116: Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. Click the message “Tap to choose what happens with this disc.” Click Run autorun.exe. Click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1 4 - 2 Driver Installation...
Page 117 Drivers & Utilities Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 (the drivers must be installed in this order) which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below. Click to select the driver you wish to install, (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages.
Page 118 Drivers & Utilities Win 10 (64-bit) Page # Win 10 (64-bit) - Optional Items Page # Chipset Page 4 - 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 6 - 2 Video (VGA) Page 4 - 7 Fingerprint Reader Module Page 6 - 8 NVIDIA Video (VGA) Page 4 - 7 Bluetooth &...
Page 119: Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers Click Browse CD/DVD (button) in the Drivers Install- If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it er application and browse to the executable file in the may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do appropriate driver folder.
Page 120: User Account Control
Drivers & Utilities User Account Control  If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure, click Continue or Driver Installation General Guidelines Allow, and follow the installation procedure as direct- The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter (and in Chapter 7 Options &...
Page 121: Driver Installation Procedure
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Note: After installing the video driver go to the Dis- play control panel to adjust the video settings to the Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual highest resolution. disc and click Install Drivers (button). Chipset 1.
Page 122: Touchpad
Drivers & Utilities Touchpad MEI Driver 1. Click 6.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. 1. Click 9.Install MEI Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Click the button to accept the license, and then 3. Click the check box to accept the license and click Next.
Page 123 Drivers & Utilities It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster  Audio application (see “Sound Blaster Cinema 2” on page 6 - 19) and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Windows Update driver (see “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology” on After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win- page 6 - 18 - required for AHCI &...
Page 124: Optional Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in- cluded in your purchase option. Models A & B Figure 4 - 3 - Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN &...
Page 125: Bios Utilities Overview
BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities  BIOS Screens Overview Note that BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: screens pictured these pages are intend- Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS.
Page 126: The Power-On Self Test (Post)
BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST)  If you enable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen in the Setup Utility, each time you BIOS Settings turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, including Warning a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).
Page 127: Failing The Post
BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non- fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized distributor/supplier as soon as possible.
Page 128: The Setup Utility
BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility  The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic BIOS Settings features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Warning Entering Setup Incorrect settings can cause your system to To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 (give the system a few seconds malfunction.
Page 129: Setup Screens
BIOS Utilities Setup Screens  The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a Setup Menus new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang- Setup menus es to Setup.
Page 130: Main Menu
BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu System Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change these settings.
Page 131: Sata Port # (Main Menu)
BIOS Utilities SATA Port # (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a optical Device/ HDD on the computer’s SATA Ports. OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA Controller if applicable.
Page 132: Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu) Enable/disable FlexiCharger or GPU Performance Scaling from this menu. The rapid start hibernation mode can resume power within seconds and can remember your computer's state with zero power. 5 - 8 Advanced Menu...
Page 133: Gpu Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
BIOS Utilities GPU Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)  You can enable/disable NVIDIA GPU Performance scaling from this menu. The NVIDIA Card does the scaling if this option is on, and has less latency than the Intel FlexiCharger GPU.
Page 134: Sata Mode (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) The SATA (Serial ATA) controller operates in AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver to support your drive in AHCI mode (see “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology” on page 6 - 18).
Page 135: Security Menu
BIOS Utilities Security Menu  Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself, and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on. These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your...
Page 136: Set User Password (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Note: To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, then  press Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enter again to confirm the password clearance. Password Warning Note: You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass- If you set a boot pass- word.
Page 137: Secure Boot Control (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) Secure Boot Control prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process. Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot (see “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 15).
Page 138: Tpm Configuration (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities TPM Configuration (Security Menu) This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, and to configure the TPM State. Select TPM Configuration and press En- ter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM.
Page 139: Boot Menu
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 8 Boot Menu  BIOS Screens Note that BIOS screens pictured these pages are intend- ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS. BIOS versions are sub- ject to constant change and revision, therefore your computer’s actual When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g.
Page 140: Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) Press Enter to select the Boot Option # and use the arrow keys to select any device in order to move its boot priority up and down the list (the selected device will be highlighted in white).
Page 141: Exit Menu
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 9 Exit Menu Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made. Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re- turn the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.
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Page 143: Modules Overview
Modules Chapter 6: Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional) which may come with your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative. The chapter includes information on the following: •...
Page 144: Wireless Lan Module
Modules Wireless LAN Module  If you have included an Intel®, 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n or Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Device (Combo) module is on (i.e. the system is not in Airplane Mode) before installing Operation Aboard the driver. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - electronic transmission...
Page 145: 3Rd Party 802.11B/G/N Driver Installation
Modules 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4.
Page 146: Qualcomm Atheros Wlan Combo Driver Installation
Modules Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4.
Page 147: Wlan Configuration In Windows 10
Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options, how- ever make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. Click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
Page 148 Modules Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next. You can choose to share or connect to devices or not. When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected status Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point.
Page 149 Modules You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off. 10. You need to either use Airplane Mode, or to turn the WLAN module off aboard aircraft. 11. If you click on Network Settings to bring up Network & Internet for a more comprehensive list of network and internet settings including Wi-Fi (can be turned on/off), Airplane mode (Airplane mode and Wireless devices can be turned on/off) VPN, Dial-up, Ethernet and Proxy.
Page 150: Fingerprint Reader Module
Modules Fingerprint Reader Module  The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer. Fingerprint Reader Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows and Power Saving password enabled for full security protection. States There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model.
Page 151: Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers. 3. Click 2.Install Fingerprint Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next > Install. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6.
Page 152: Fingerprint Module Configuration
Modules Fingerprint Module Configuration Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign- in options. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password). After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN. Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fingerprint.
Page 153 Modules You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times. Click Close when complete. You can choose to Add another finger (this is recommended) or Remove the current fingerprint reading. You can now scan your fingerprint to log-on to the computer. Fingerprint Reader Module 6 - 11...
Page 154: Bluetooth & Wlan Combo Module
Modules Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module  If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Wireless Device module (either Intel®, Qualcomm Atheros or 3rd Party module) then install the Operation Aboard driver as instructed on the following pages. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure that the module is on (i.e.
Page 155: 3Rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3.
Page 156: Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
Modules Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 3.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes. 4.
Page 157: Bluetooth Configuration In Windows
Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices (or click the Blue- tooth icon in the taskbar and click Add a Bluetooth Device). Click Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is On and a list of discovered devices will appear.
Page 158 Modules Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing. Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device. Figure 6 - 7 Devices > Bluetooth Remove Device 6 - 16 Bluetooth &...
Page 159: To Make Your Computer Discoverable To Bluetooth Devices
Modules To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices. Click Bluetooth and under Related Settings click More Bluetooth options (or click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar Open Settings). In Bluetooth Settings make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC check box (Discovery) has a check inside it.
Page 160: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology ® Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology to support your AHCI mode SATA drive. IRST Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3.
Page 161: Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Install the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 application to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive.
Page 162: Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Application
Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Application  Run the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar (or from Creative folder item in the Apps menu). Click on the tabs to access Sound Blaster Cinema 2 & HDMI the any of the control panel menus.
Page 163 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Tutorial  The Sound Blaster Cinema 2 application will provide a quick Tutorial on the initial run of the application, however you can also run the Tutorial from the drop-down Software Update menu if you require a further introduction to the application. Check for the latest soft- ware updates by making sure you are connected...
Page 164 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Advanced Settings Sound Blaster Cinema 2 selects the built-in speakers by default and this setting may cause some sound quality issues when using headphones. To adjust the settings for headphones do the following: Run the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 application. Click the Advanced Settings icon Select Headphones from the drop-down menu (you can adjust the slider for crossover frequency and Test to hear the effect chosen).
Page 165 Modules The Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX PRO Studio (see overleaf) can be turned On/ Off by clicking the Power Button (when the power is off the icon will be dimmed Volume can be adjusted by means of the slider to the right of the volume icon, and you can toggle mute on/off by clicking the vol- ume icon itself ( Power Button...
Page 166: Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Sbx Pro Studio
Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio The Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio offers a suite of playback technol- ogies to enhance sound. Each playback technology at the bottom of the screen has an On/Off button to allow you to enable/disable it, and most controls feature a slid- er to adjust the levels.
Page 167 Modules • Crystalizer: Enriches audio to make it sound livelier. Figure 6 - 14 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer • Bass: Enhances the bass level of the sound system. Figure 6 - 15 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio Bass Sound Blaster Cinema 2 6 - 25...
Page 168 Modules • Smart Volume: Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con- stant adjustment. Figure 6 - 16 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume • Dialog Plus: Optimizes dialogue levels for movies etc. Figure 6 - 17 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio...
Page 169 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Profiles The Profile buttons on the left side of the screen give you preset settings to enhance your audio settings for Music, Movie, Game and Voice. You can choose Custom to adjust the settings to your own set preferences. Figure 6 - 18 Sound Blaster Cinema 2...
Page 170 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema 2 & HDMI When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI-Out port, the Sound Blaster Cin- ema controls will be disabled. A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “...Do you want to select another audio device now?”.
Page 171: Pc Camera
Modules PC Camera Use the Fn + F10 key combination (see “Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 16) or Control Center button to toggle power to the PC Camera module. When the PC Camera is in use the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in (see Figure 1 - 2 on page 1 - 7/Figure 1 - 3 on page 1 -...
Page 172: Camera App
Modules Camera App Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or Control Center button). Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon (you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
Page 173 Modules Click Settings to access the camera settings menu to make adjustments for Camera Button long key press function, Photo Aspect ratio, Framing grid, video recording frame rates, Flicker reduction and Digital video stabilization.  Camera Settings The Self Timer may be set to take Photos after 2, 5 or 10 sec- onds and can also be set to continue taking pictures until the camera button is pressed again.
Page 174: Taking Pictures/Capturing Video
Modules Taking Pictures/Capturing Video Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or Control Center button). Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon (you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
Page 175 Modules Captured photos and videos will be saved to the Photos app stored in the Start menu (type Photos into the search box if you cannot find the app). Figure 6 - 24 Photo App (For Captured Photos & Videos) PC Camera 6 - 33...
Page 176: Trusted Platform Module
Modules Trusted Platform Module (Optional) The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a sys- tem administrator before users can access security features.
Page 177: Enabling & Managing Tpm
Modules Enabling & Managing TPM  Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. Clearing TPM Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. Information Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable.
Page 178: Tpm Management In Windows
Modules TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows: Go to the Control Panel. Click BitLocker Drive Encryption (System and Security). Click TPM Administration. Figure 6 - 26 BitLocker Drive Encryption (TPM Administration) 6 - 36 Trusted Platform Module...
Page 179 Modules The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here. Figure 6 - 27 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management on...
Page 180: Tpm Actions
Modules TPM Actions Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM (this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key). After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off, Change Owner Password, Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout.
Page 181 Modules BitLocker BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk. Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel (System and Security). Click Turn on Bit Locker. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup BitLocker, and make sure you have a removable media (e.g.
Page 182: 4G Module
Modules 3G/4G Module  (For Model A & B Computers Only) Wireless Device If you have included an optional UMTS/HSPA+ based 3G Module (Universal Mo- Operation Aboard bile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access) module or LTE Aircraft (Long Term Evolution) 4G module (see “Communication”...
Page 183 Modules 3G/4G Module USIM Card Installation  (For Model A & B Computers Only) Insert the USIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation USIM Card of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face downwards) until it clicks Orientation fully into position.
Page 184: 3G/4G Configuration In Windows 10
Modules 3G/4G Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a 3G/4G connection as below, however make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins. You can connect to a 3G/4G con- nection in much the same way as the WLAN connection. Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Network and Internet.
Page 185: Troubleshooting Overview
Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
Page 186: Basic Hints And Tips
Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap- pears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.
Page 187: Backup And General Maintenance
Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wal- let.
Page 188: Viruses
Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the defini- tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.
Page 189: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software
Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
Page 190 Troubleshooting • Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem.
Page 191: Problems And Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned on the power but it doesn’t Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the work. battery is present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way).
Page 192 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer feels too hot. Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating”...
Page 193 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Nothing appears on screen. The system is in a power saving mode. Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + F12 (see “Configuring the Power Buttons” on page 3 - The screen controls need to be adjusted. Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + F8/F9.
Page 194 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The sound cannot be heard or the volume The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the Volume is very low. Control Panel in the Windows notification area, or use the key combination Fn + F5 and F6 (see “Function Keys &...
Page 195 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode. Check the LED cannot be detected. indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - 10).
Page 196 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Sound Blaster audio controls don’t Note that Sound Blaster Audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an work when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI or Display Port connection. See “Sound external display through an HDMI/ Blaster Audio &...
Page 197 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution I have used Update Driver in Device It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter Manager (Unknown device > Other 4 (which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Devices) to try and install the Airplane User’s Manual disc).
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Page 199: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to commu- nicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...
Page 200: Ports And Jacks
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to UHS-II) Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device.
Page 201: Hdmi-Out Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description HDMI-Out Port The HDMI-Out (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port is an audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. This allows you to connect an external monitor, TV or Flat Panel Display etc. as a display device (see “Attaching Other Displays”...
Page 202: Usb 3.0 Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 3.0 Port These USB ports are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device).
Page 203: Control Center & Flexikey® Overview
Control Center & Flexikey® Appendix B: Control Center & Flexikey® Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center & Flexikey® appli- cations. Control Center Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, power management features and enables you to quickly turn modules on/off.
Page 204 Control Center & Flexikey®  Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon the notification area of the taskbar. Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel (move the cursor onto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it).
Page 205: Power Modes
Control Center & Flexikey® Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc. You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.
Page 206: Control Center Menus
Control Center & Flexikey® Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages. Figure B - 2 - Control Center Menus B - 4 Overview...
Page 207: Power Status (System Program
Control Center & Flexikey® Power Status (System Program) The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state. Brightness (System Program) The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level.
Page 208: This System Supports Power Saving Power
Control Center & Flexikey® Power Conservation (System Program) This system supports Power Saving power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a desig- nated period of inactivity (see “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 12).
Page 209: Touchpad/Camera (Device
Control Center & Flexikey® TouchPad/Camera (Device) Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module’s power status. The icon will appear dimmed when it is off Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected (see Table B - 1, on page B Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/ Number Lock/Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode.
Page 210: B - 8 Flexikey® Application
Control Center & Flexikey® Flexikey® Application Click the button in the Control Center, or the click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, to access the Flexikey® application. Profiles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete Profiles (you can main- tain 12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the menus.
Page 211: Language Interface
Control Center & Flexikey® Flexikey® Application Features • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys. This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
Page 212 Control Center & Flexikey® Enabling or Disabling Flexikey® You can enable or disable Flexikey® (and therefore any hotkeys or mouse profile functions currently in use) by using the Fn + Backspace key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again.
Page 213 Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page.
Page 214 Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached, the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left , right and middle buttons of the attached mouse, and also for any backward and forward buttons if appli- cable (on a gaming type mouse).
Page 215: Keyboard Settings - Express Key
Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Express Key To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Page 216 Control Center & Flexikey® Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting. 10.
Page 217: Enabling Time Record
Control Center & Flexikey® Enabling Time Record If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination, then you can use Time Record function to do so. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key for the shortcut action, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Page 218 Control Center & Flexikey® You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time (MS) field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses. Figure B - 12 - Time Record Between Key Presses Click to close the Time Record window.
Page 219: Keyboard Settings - Launch App
Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Launch App You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows: Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the application, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type.
Page 220 Control Center & Flexikey® Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green. Figure B - 14 - Key Set to Launch App If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore.
Page 221: Keyboard Settings - Express Text
Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Express Text A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type.
Page 222 Control Center & Flexikey® Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in blue.
Page 223: Keyboard Settings - Disable
Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any keys not required. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in Action Type.
Page 224: Mouse Settings - Express Key
Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Express Key To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations (an external mouse must be attached), or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Page 225: Enabling Time Record For Mouse Settings
Control Center & Flexikey® Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name). Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
Page 226: Mouse Settings - Launch App
Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Launch App You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows: Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Page 227 Control Center & Flexikey® Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in green Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. Figure B - 19 - Mouse Button Set to Launch App Mouse Settings - Launch App B - 25...
Page 228: Mouse Settings - Express Text
Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Express Text A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type.
Page 229 Control Center & Flexikey® Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in blue.
Page 230: Mouse Settings - Disable
Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Disable in Action Type.
Page 231: Statistics
Control Center & Flexikey® Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application, and to disable any infrequently, or unused, keys to save any accidental incorrect key presses. Click the Statistics Tab, and press Start Record to start recording the frequency of key presses for keys used. You can then go to the application you wish to use the profile for, and use the application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded.
Page 232 Control Center & Flexikey® B - 30...
Page 233: Video Driver Controls
Video Driver Controls Appendix C: Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on  page 1 - 32. Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - Video Card Options The basic video features for this computer can be configured using the Intel(R) HD...
Page 234: Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
Video Driver Controls Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Most notebook computers come with either a discrete or integrated graphics solu- tion. Discrete graphics solutions feature a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) which are capable of playing games, watching HD video or running GPU-based ap- plications.
Page 235 Video Driver Controls How the Technology works  When the system is powered up and is displaying just the desktop, the dGPU will be powered off. In this case the system is running in the same way as a system without Customization a discrete graphics solution.
Page 236: Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Video Driver Controls Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology ® Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much system memory (RAM) as needed to the integrated video system (the video driver must be in- stalled). DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating sys- tem.
Page 237: Configure Other Displays Using Project
Video Driver Controls Configure Other Displays Using Project You can configure attached displays from Project. Attach your display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Press the + P key combination. Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.
Page 238: Configuring An External Display In Windows
Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Control Panel. Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution (Appearance and Personalization). Click the Detect button. The computer will then detect any attached displays. Figure C - 2 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays...
Page 239 Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure C - 3 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) •...
Page 240 Video Driver Controls The System Control Panel in Settings may also be used to configure displays. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Click the Start Menu and click Settings > System (or right-click the desktop and select Display Settings).
Page 241: Hdmi Audio Configuration
Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration  HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video signals. Volume Adjustment In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually The sound volume level configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below. can be clicking using the Go to the Sound control panel.
Page 242 Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure C - 6 HDMI Device Properties C - 10 HDMI Audio Configuration...
Page 243 Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes  • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempt- ing to play audio/video sources through the device. Other Applications • To play audio sources through your external display’s (TV or LCD) speakers If you are using a third you will need to go to the audio configuration control panel on the display and party application to play...
Page 244: Wireless Display
Video Driver Controls Wireless Display  Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module/WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod- Compatible ule (you need to make sure that your video adapter/display device is compatible Adapters with your particular WLAN/Combo module) in conjunction with a compatible video adapter/display device (purchased separately) to allow you to display the For a list of compatible contents of the notebook display on another display (e.g.
Page 245: Wireless Display Configuration
Video Driver Controls Wireless Display Configuration Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10. Press the + P key combination. Click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
Page 246 Video Driver Controls You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting and click Next. The display will then connect (for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter/display for full details). Go to the Project menu and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect from the wireless display.
Page 247: Intel® Hd Graphics Control Panel
Video Driver Controls Intel HD Graphics Control Panel ® Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel HD Control Pan- ® el. To access the control panel see below and overleaf: Click the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel icon in the Apps screen. Figure C - 8 Apps Screen Intel ®...
Page 248 Video Driver Controls Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows. Click the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties (button). Double-click the Intel(R) HD Graphics control panel in the Windows Control Panel. Figure C - 10 Screen Resolution >...
Page 249 Video Driver Controls You may make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate  menu panel and adjusting the settings from the menus. Home Click the Home button to return to the main menu screen in any of the sub- menu screens.
Page 250 Video Driver Controls Display  Click either Display Settings or Color Settings to make display adjustments, in- cluding configuration for any attached external displays. Multiple Display At least one other dis- play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection tions.
Page 251 Video Driver Controls Click the Display menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus. The Mul-  tiple Displays menu allows you to configure the display mode of any attached dis- plays (see “Attaching Other Displays” on page C - 30).
Page 252 Video Driver Controls The Custom Resolutions sub-menu allows you to adjust the display (or any at- tached display) to any width, height, refresh rate, color depth and underscan percent- age of your choice. Note that incorrect settings can cause system instability and even possible component damage, so this is adjusted at your own risk.
Page 253 Video Driver Controls This menu allows you to choose how 3D images are displayed. Performance gives the smoothest motion of images, Quality displays the most detail, Balanced Mode provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filtering and Vertical Sync and features to your prefer- ences.
Page 254 Video Driver Controls Options and Support Hot Key Manager in Options and Support allows you to create hot keys for open- ing the application, rotating the display, scaling etc. Click Apply to save changes. Figure C - 16 Intel ® HD Graphics Control Panel Options and Support...
Page 255 Video Driver Controls Click the Options menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus. The In-  formation Center provides details on System Information, the Built-In Display and any attached displays. Preferences Go to the Preferences sub-menu in Options to configure the preferences for the Intel®...
Page 256 Video Driver Controls Video The Video menu allows you to brighten or darken movies, or to switch to vivid col- ors. The Preview image will display a sample image using the current settings. You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time. Click Apply to save changes (select Color Enhancement, Image Enhancement, Image Scaling or Gamut Mapping from the menu).
Page 257 Video Driver Controls Click the Video menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus.The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness, Skin Tone Enhancement in the Basic menu, and Noise Reduction, Contrast Enhancement and Film Mode Detection in the Advanced menu.
Page 258 Video Driver Controls Enable Image Scaling to use the sliders to adjust the scaling. Figure C - 20 Intel ® HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Scaling C - 26 Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel...
Page 259 Video Driver Controls Power The battery life can be extended through dynamic control of the frame rate if Ex- tended Battery Life for Gaming is enabled. Figure C - 21 Intel ® HD Graphics Control Panel - Power Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel C - 27...
Page 260 Video Driver Controls Profiles You can select one of the preset profiles (Brighten Video, Darken Video and En- hance Video Colors) from the menu on the left. Alternatively you can go through the menus to make adjustments to your preferences for Display, Color, Video, 3D, Options and Support and Power (tick any boxes for the settings required), and then Save the settings to a profile (which may be imported or exported).
Page 261: Display Devices & Options
Video Driver Controls Display Devices & Options  Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or ex- 4K2K Videos on 4K2K ternal monitor port and Mini Display (1.2) port. See your display device manual to External Displays see which formats are supported.
Page 262: Attaching Other Displays
Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays  To Clone Displays: Multiple Display Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > At least one other dis- Multiple Displays (sub-menu).
Page 263 Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Mode:  Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > Display Settings Multiple Displays (sub-menu). Extended Desktop Click Extended from the Select Display Mode menu.
Page 264 Video Driver Controls To Enable Collage Mode:  Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > Collage Mode Multiple Displays (sub-menu). Click Collage from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu. Collage mode is used to Click Enable Collage and click On.
Page 265: Nvidia Control Panel
Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel  More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab. Panel Go to the Control Panel. To access the Ge- Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click to view the control panel in either Large Force..
Page 266 Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and  tools which allow quick access to features such as image settings, 3D Settings and video configuration. Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page.
Page 267 Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure C - 28 Help Menu NVIDIA Control Panel C - 35...
Page 268 Video Driver Controls Customization Options  One of the most important aspects of hybrid technology is that it will switch between Display GPU the integrated GPU and discrete GPU seamlessly and automatically, and does not re- Activity Icon quire any input from the user. However customization options are offered for users who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage.
Page 269 Video Driver Controls Close the NVIDIA Control Panel.  Find the executable file icon of the application you want to run. Right-click the icon and select Run with graphics processor from the context iGPU or dGPU menu. Select either High-performance NVIDIA processor (dGPU) or Integrated Note the NVIDIA con- graphics (iGPU) to run the program with the selected GPU.
Page 270: Customization Options
Video Driver Controls Global Settings  Global settings allows you to set the preferred graphics processor for overall use. Ideally this would be the iGPU for battery life, but this can be set to the dGPU if pre- Customization ferred. Options Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Page 271 Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click Manage 3D Settings (3D Settings) and select Program Settings (tab). Select a program to customize from the drop-down menu, or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu.
Page 272: Configure Surround, Physx
Video Driver Controls Configure Surround, PhysX ® NVIDIA PhysX is a physics engine that can use the GPU to accelerate game and ® ® 3D application performance. You can select the GeForce video card or CPU as a PhysX processor, or configure the computer to auto-select a PhysX processor ®...
Page 273: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience If you have a working internet connection (and you will need remain connected to the internet to run NVIDIA GeForce Experience) you can click the NVIDIA GeForce Experience desktop icon (or App) to run the application. This will op- timize your gaming settings for your GTX video card by downloading the latest set- tings from the NVIDIA cloud data center.
Page 274 Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience Features • Click the Games tab and click Scan for games to update the optimal settings for your installed games from the NVIDIA cloud data center for your PC. • The Drivers tab allows you to check and download the latest available video driver.
Page 275: Nvidia Geforce Experience - Batteryboost
Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience - BatteryBoost BatteryBoost allows you to optimize your system’s battery life when gaming. You can adjust the BatteryBoost slider in Preferences > BatteryBoost (make sure you have restarted the computer after the first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience). Running BatteryBoost On first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience you should be connected to the inter- net (BatteryBoost will not appear at this stage).
Page 276: Nvidia Geforce Experience - Shadowplay
Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience - ShadowPlay Click on the ShadowPlay icon at the top right of the control panel and then click the power button to enable the feature. You can adjust the settings from the menu buttons. Figure C - 37 NVIDIA GeForce Experience...
Page 277: Specifications
Specifications Appendix D: Specifications  Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your distributor/supplier for details.
Page 278: Processor
Specifications Processor Memory nVIDIA® GeForce GTX 960M PCIe * 8 Video Chip Intel® Core™ i7-6700HK (2.6GHz) Dual Channel DDR3L 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM On Board 6MB Smart Cache,14nm(14 Nanometer), Two 204 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Supports Microsoft DirectX ® DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 45W Supporting DDR3L 1600 MHz Memory Battery Boost 2.0 Ready Modules (real operational frequency...
Page 279: Audio
Specifications Audio One External Monitor Port Model C - Two M.2 Slots: One Headphone/Speaker-Out Jack ======================================= High Definition Audio Slot 1: for M.2 2230 WLAN Combo Module One Microphone-In Jack Card with PCIe & USB Interfaces S/PDIF Digital Output One S/PDIF Out Jack Built-In Array Microphone Slot 2: for M.2 2280 SSD Card with SATA/ One RJ-45 LAN Jack...
Page 280: Operating System
Specifications Qualcomm® Atheros Killer™ Wireless- Power Management Physical Dimensions & Weight AC 1535 Dual Band (2*2 802.11 ac) Supports Wake on LAN (AC Mode Only) Models A & B: WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2 1630 Supports Wake on USB 385mm (w) * 268mm (d) * 28.5mm(h) Module (Factory Option) Supports Wake on RTC Alarm (AC Mode 2.5kg *Barebone System with VGA Card...

EUROCOM Shark 5 User Manual

Quick Start Guide Overview

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview

Power Management Overview

Drivers & Utilities

BIOS Utilities Overview

Modules Overview

Troubleshooting Overview

Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview

Control Center & Flexikey® Overview

Video Driver Controls

Specifications

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