Using The Nvidia Optimus Graphics Feature; Using Audio Features - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s User Manual

1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution.
2. Click the monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, the computer display).
3. Set the resolution for the primary display.
4. Click the monitor-2 icon (for the secondary display, the external display).
5. Set the resolution for the secondary display.
6. Click Advanced settings and set up the color quality on the Monitor tab.
7. Click OK to apply the changes.

Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature

Some ThinkPad notebook computers support the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature.
To achieve the best balance between the computer performance and a long battery life, depending on the
graphics quality demand of the running program and the settings of the power plan you use, the NVIDIA
Optimus Graphics feature automatically switches between High Performance Graphics and Energy Saving
Graphics with no need to restart your computer, close programs, or intervene manually.

Using audio features

Your computer is equipped with the following:
• Combo audio jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter
• Built-in speakers
• Built-in microphones
Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features, such
as the following:
• Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files
• Playback of MIDI and MP3 files
• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached
The following table shows which functions of the audio devices attached to the jacks on your computer or
docking station are supported.
Table 3. Audio feature list
Jack
Combo audio jack
Headphone jack of the
docking station
Microphone jack of the
docking station
To configure the microphone for optimized sound recording, use the Realtek HD Audio Manager program. To
start the program, go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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Headset with a 3.5 mm
4-pole plug
Headphone and
microphone functions
supported
Only headphone function
supported
Microphone function not
supported
Not supported
Conventional headphone
Headphone function
supported
Headphone function
supported
Not supported
Conventional microphone
Not supported
Not supported
Microphone function
supported