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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 steady, Power Safety 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. Cleaning Instructions (For Computer Models Supplied with Light Blue Cleaning Cloth) Some computer models in this series come supplied with a light blue cleaning cloth.

  • 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. •...
  • Page 20 Preface XVIII...

  • 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 System Software ............................1-5 LCD Panel Open - Model A ........................1-6 LCD Panel Open - Model B ........................1-7 LED Indicators ............................1-8 Illuminated Color LED Keyboard ......................1-9 Keyboard Backlight LED ........................1-10 Flexikey® Application ..........................1-16 Flexikey® Application Features: ......................1-17 Keyboard Shortcuts ..........................1-18 Function/Hot Key Indicators ........................1-19 Control Center ............................1-20 Front &...
  • Page 23 Preface Windows 10 Taskbar ..........................1-34 Video Features ............................1-35 Power Options ............................1-38 Features & Components Overview ..............................2-1 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive ......................2-2 Multi-In-1 Card Reader ..........................2-3 Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse ........................2-4 Touchpad Sensitivity ..........................2-4 Mouse Properties Control Panel ........................2-5 Mouse & Touchpad Devices ........................2-7 Audio Features ............................2-14 Setup for Audio Recording - Realtek Standard ..................2-15 Setup for Audio Recording - For Cortana ....................2-16...
  • Page 24 Preface 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 Conserving Battery Power ........................3-18 Battery Life ..............................3-19 New Battery .............................3-19...
  • Page 25 Preface 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 Intel Video (VGA) .............................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..........................4-7 LAN ................................4-8 Card Reader ...............................4-8 Touchpad ..............................4-8 Control Center ............................4-8 Airplane ..............................4-8 MEI Driver ..............................4-8...
  • Page 26 Preface Fatal Errors ..............................5-3 Non-Fatal Errors ............................5-3 Setup Screens .............................5-4 Main Menu ..............................5-5 Advanced Menu ............................5-7 Security Menu ............................5-11 Boot Menu ...............................5-15 Exit Menu ..............................5-17 Modules & Options Overview ..............................6-1 Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™ or AHCI) ..................6-2 AHCI Mode ...............................6-2 Intel®...
  • Page 27 Preface Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation .....................6-16 Fingerprint Module Configuration ......................6-17 Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module ......................6-19 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ....................6-20 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............6-20 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows ......................6-21 Sound Blaster Audio ..........................6-24 Sound Blaster X® Pro-Gaming 360° Audio AP Installation ..............6-25 Sound Blaster Connect ..........................6-26 Sound Blaster Connect - Sound .......................6-27 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Installation .......................6-35...
  • Page 28 Preface Enabling & Activating TPM ........................6-60 TPM Management in Windows .......................6-61 TPM Actions ............................6-63 3G/4G Module ............................6-65 3G/4G Configuration in Windows 10 ......................6-67 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 Resolving the “Can’t connect to this network”...
  • Page 29 Preface Profiles ..............................B-11 Flexikey® Application Features ......................B-12 Keyboard and Mouse Settings ........................B-12 Enabling or Disabling Flexikey® ......................B-13 Keyboard Settings ...........................B-14 Mouse Settings ............................B-15 Keyboard Settings - Express Key ......................B-16 Keyboard Settings - Launch App ......................B-20 Keyboard Settings - Express Text ......................B-22 Keyboard Settings - Disable ........................B-24 Mouse Settings - Express Key ........................B-25 Mouse Settings - Launch App ........................B-27...
  • Page 30 Preface NVIDIA GeForce Experience ........................C-5 Configure Other Displays Using Project ....................C-6 Configuring an External Display In Windows ..................C-7 HDMI Audio Configuration ........................C-8 Wireless Display .............................C-11 Wireless Display Configuration ......................C-12 NVIDIA Control Panel ...........................C-14 Customization Options ...........................C-18 Change Resolution ..........................C-22 Display Devices - NVIDIA CP .......................C-23 Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) ..................C-25 HDCP Status ............................C-29 Adjust Video Settings ..........................C-30...
  • Page 31 Preface Audio ................................D-2 Pointing Device & Keyboard ........................D-2 Interface ..............................D-2 Card Reader ..............................D-2 Slot ................................D-3 Communication ............................D-3 Power Management ..........................D-3 Power & Battery ............................D-3 Security ..............................D-3 Features (For Some Model Designs) ......................D-3 Operating System ............................D-3 Indicators ..............................D-4 BIOS .................................D-4 Environmental Spec ..........................D-4 Dimensions &...
  • Page 32 Preface...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 “What to Install” on page 4 - 1 “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 in the remainder of the User’s Manual.

  • Page 35: 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 drivers listed in “Drivers &...

  • Page 36: System Startup

    Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 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 37: 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 38: Lcd Panel Open - Model A

    Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model A Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open  Built-in PC Camera PC Camera LED Wireless Device Operation Aboard Built-In Array Aircraft Microphone The use of any portable Speakers electronic transmission de- Power Button vices aboard aircraft is usu- Keyboard...

  • Page 39: Lcd Panel Open - Model B

    Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model B Figure 1 - 3 LCD Panel Open  Built-in PC Camera Wireless Device PC Camera LED Operation Aboard Built-In Array Aircraft Microphone The use of any portable Speakers electronic transmission de- Power Button vices aboard aircraft is usu- Keyboard...

  • Page 40: Led Indicators

    Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Icon Color Description Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green...

  • Page 41: Illuminated Color Led Keyboard

    Quick Start Guide Illuminated Color LED Keyboard  The illuminated colored keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy nu- Other Keyboards meric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational fea- tures instantly. See Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 19 for full function key combination If your keyboard is dam- aged or you just want to...

  • Page 42: Keyboard Backlight Led

    Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight LED Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on/off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below. In addition press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see overleaf).
  • Page 43 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight Application (for Illuminated Colored Keyboards) The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key (or by clicking the Flexikey button in the Gaming section of the Control Center, and then clicking the Backlight tab). Help Butt Effects Buttons Keyboard Sections...
  • Page 44 Quick Start Guide Brightness Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight. Color Swatch The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by clicking on the color required.
  • Page 45 Quick Start Guide Modes The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the setting. Mode Buttons Random Color Wave Up/Down...
  • Page 46 Quick Start Guide Preview The bottom left section of the application allows you to preview setting changes made to colors on the keyboard. Keyboard LED Sections The bottom right section of the application allows you to select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard on which to apply the color changes and effects.
  • Page 47 Quick Start Guide Sets The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings. Figure 1 - 8 - Sets Save & Exit Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save to exit and retain the settings. Figure 1 - 9 - Save &...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Function/Hot Key Indicators

    Quick Start Guide Function/Hot Key Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Keys Function Keys Function Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + Brightness Decrease/Increase Fn + *Fan Control Toggle PC Camera Fn +...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Front & Left Views - Model A

    Quick Start Guide Front & Left Views - Model A Figure 1 - 12 Front & Left Views LED Indicators Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet DC-In Jack HDMI-Out Port Mini DisplayPort 1  Mini DisplayPort 2 2 * USB 3.1 Gen Powered USB 3.0 Port 2 (Type C) Ports USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Note that the USB 3.0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on...

  • Page 54: Front & Left Views - Model B

    Quick Start Guide Front & Left Views - Model B Figure 1 - 13 Front & Left Views LED Indicators Security Lock Slot Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet DC-In Jack HDMI-Out Port  Mini DisplayPort 1 Mini DisplayPort 2 Powered USB 3.0 Port 2 * USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Ports Note that the USB 3.0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on...

  • Page 55: Right & Rear Views - Model A

    Quick Start Guide Right & Rear Views - Model A Figure 1 - 14 Right & Rear Views Microphone-In Jack 2-In-Audio Jack (Headphone / S/PDIF-Out Jack) USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 - Type A) Port  Multi-in-1 Card Reader Multi-In-1 Card Reader SIM Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:...

  • Page 56: Right & Rear Views - Model B

    Quick Start Guide Right & Rear Views - Model B Figure 1 - 15 Right & Rear Views Microphone-In Jack 2-In-Audio Jack (Headphone / S/PDIF-Out Jack) USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 - Type A) Port  Multi-in-1 Card Reader Multi-In-1 Card Reader SIM Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:...
  • Page 57 Quick Start Guide 3G/4G Module SIM Card Installation Insert the SIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards towards the top of the computer) until it clicks fully into position. To eject the card simply press it until it ejects, but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G/4G network (see below).

  • Page 58: Bottom View - Model A

    Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model A Figure 1 - 17 Bottom View  Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet Overheating RJ-45 LAN Jack To prevent your com- SIM Card Reader puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan  Intake while the com- puter is in use.

  • Page 59: Bottom View - Model B

    Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model B Figure 1 - 18 Bottom View  Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet Overheating RJ-45 LAN Jack To prevent your com- SIM Card Reader puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan  Intake while the com- puter is in use.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63 Quick Start Guide Pinning/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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Video Features

    Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display settings (click the Start Menu and click Settings > System or right-click the desktop and select Display settings) control panel (see over). 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 or Fn + F7).
  • Page 68 Quick Start Guide To access the Display Settings: You can quickly adjust the display by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings (Figure 1 - 27). Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings (Figure 1 - 27) to change resolution.
  • Page 69 Quick Start Guide To access the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel: Right-click the desktop and select Intel(R) Graphics Settings from the menu. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Intel(R) Graphics Settings from the menu.

  • Page 70: 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 39).
  • Page 71 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 72 Quick Start Guide Minimum Screen Resolution Settings Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements. Right-click a blank area of the Desktop and select Display Settings). Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above. Figure 1 - 31 - Display Settings (Resolution) 1 - 40 Power Options...

  • Page 73: Features & Components Overview

    Features & Components Chapter 2: Features & Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive • Multi-In-1 Card Reader • Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse • Audio Features Overview 2 - 1...

  • Page 74: Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive

    Features & Components Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive   The hard disk drive/solid state drive is used to store your data in the computer. The Bottom Cover Bottom Cover hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial (SATA) hard disk drives, Removal Warning Removal Warning however you will need to contact your distributor/supplier to do this in order to avoid...

  • Page 75: Multi-In-1 Card Reader

    Features & Components 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 76: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse

    Features & Components 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 77: Mouse Properties Control Panel

    Features & Components Mouse Properties Control Panel  You can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows as fol- Disabling the lows. Touchpad Right-click the Start Menu icon. If you need to disable Select Control Panel. the Touchpad for any Click Mouse (Hardware and Sound >...
  • Page 78 Features & Components Figure 2 - 4 Mouse Properties Control Panels 2 - 6 Mouse Properties Control Panel...

  • Page 79: Mouse & Touchpad Devices

    Features & Components Mouse & Touchpad Devices  You can also configure the functions from the Mouse & touchpad control panel in Disabling the Devices in the Settings control panel as follows. Touchpad Click the Settings item in the Start Menu (this is also as an App or All Settings in If you need to disable the Action Center).
  • Page 80 Features & Components Touchpad Settings You can disable the Touchpad by clicking the Touchpad button to turn it off. You can set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an ex- ternal USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached. Click “Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected”...
  • Page 81 Features & Components Touchapd Taps Make sure “Allow taps on the touchpad” is on if you want to use the tap feature. The Delay feature helps prevent recognizing taps on the pad by accident, by recog- nizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. Use the drop-down menu to either turn of any delay, or to adjust the delay to your preference.
  • Page 82 Features & Components You to use a specific gesture or taps on the surface of the pad to perform specific actions to manipulate documents, objects and applications, and these may be en- abled or disabled by clicking on the appropriate button. Figure 2 - 8 Mouse &...
  • Page 83 Features & Components The two-finger tap acts as a right-click mouse action and can bring up context menus etc. 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 84 Features & Components The three and four-finger taps may be configured may be used to trigger Cortana Search or the Action Center. Figure 2 - 11 Mouse & Touchpad Select Actions The three finger-drags & slides gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer.
  • Page 85 Features & Components The following is an overview of the main gestures you can use with your Touchpad. Figure 2 - 13 Touchpad Gestures Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 13...

  • Page 86: Audio Features

    Features & Components 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 notifi- The sound volume level cation area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an au- can be clicking using the dio menu and select Sound Manager).

  • Page 87: Setup For Audio Recording - Realtek Standard

    Features & Components Setup for Audio Recording - Realtek Standard (For systems supporting Cortana see over) To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon select Sound Manager).

  • Page 88: Setup For Audio Recording - For Cortana

    Features & Components Setup for Audio Recording - For Cortana (For standard Realtek systems see previous) To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon select Sound Manager).

  • Page 89: Setup For Headphones/Speakers/S/Pdif - 2-In-1 Audio Jack

    Features & Components Setup for Headphones/Speakers/S/PDIF - 2-In-1 Audio Jack  To connect either headphones, speakers or a S/PDIF supported system to the 2-In-1 audio jack follow the instructions below: Auto Pop-Up Dialog Plug either the headphones or a S/PDIF supported system in to the 2-In-1 audio You should enable the jack.
  • Page 90 Features & Components 2 - 18...

  • 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 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. 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 once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. New Battery Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ”...

  • 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) Driver Page # Win 10 (64-bit) - Optional Items Page # Chipset Page 4 - 7 Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™ or AHCI) Page 6 - 2 Intel Video (VGA) Page 4 - 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 6 - 10 NVIDIA Video (VGA)

  • 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 NVIDIA Video (VGA) Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual 1. Click 3.Install NVIDIA VGA Driver > Yes. disc and click Install Drivers (button). 2. Click AGREE AND CONTINUE (button) to accept the terms of the license agreement. Chipset 3.

  • Page 122: Lan

    Drivers & Utilities Control Center Note: If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during 1. Click 7.Install Control Center AP > Yes. installation, you will be prompted to plug in a network 2. Click Next > Install. cable, and click OK, to continue installation. If a net- 3.

  • Page 123: Audio

    Drivers & Utilities Audio  1. Click 10. Install Audio Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Next. Windows Update 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win- dows Update in order to get all the latest security up- After installing the audio driver the system will not re- dates etc.

  • 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. Note there are 2 Soundblaster audio versions available for this computer.

  • Page 125: Bios Utilities Overview

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities  Overview BIOS Screens Note that BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: screens pictured these pages are intend- If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the ed for guidance in set- system (e.g.

  • Page 126: The Setup Utility

    BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility  Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a BIOS Settings POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory). Warning As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If there Incorrect settings can is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary cause your system to...

  • 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: 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 129: Main Menu

    BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu SATA Port # (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of HDDs on the com- puter’s SATA Ports. Main Menu 5 - 5...
  • Page 130 BIOS Utilities 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: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) The sub-menu here allows you to enable/disable GPU Performance Scaling, Flex- iCharger and VT-d (see page Advanced Menu 5 - 7...
  • Page 132 BIOS Utilities SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)  The SATA (Serial ATA) control is configured to operate in AHCI (Advanced Host ™ Controller Interface) mode or in Intel RST Premium (for Intel Optane ) mode. Intel® ® ™ Optane Intel® Optane™ is a combi- The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system, and after nation of a compatible you have backed up all necessary files and data (see sidebar).
  • Page 133 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 BIOS Utilities VT-d (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) Enable/disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) from this menu. This extends Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT) by providing hard- ware assists for a virtualization solution. 5 - 10 Advanced Menu...

  • 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 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 If you set a boot pass- Set User Password (Security Menu) word (Password on boot You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility.
  • Page 137 BIOS Utilities Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) Secure Boot 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 “UEFI Boot (Boot Menu)” on page 5 - 16).
  • Page 138 BIOS Utilities TPM Configuration (Security Menu - with UEFI Enabled)  This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable TPM Menu Item to support TPM as long as UEFI Boot is enabled (see “Trusted Platform Module”...

  • 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 BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) Press Enter to access the menu, use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu, and press Enter to select a device from the Boot Option # 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.
  • Page 142 BIOS Utilities 5 - 18...

  • Page 143: Modules & Options Overview

    Modules & Options Chapter 6: Modules & Options  Overview Wireless Device Operation Aboard This chapter contains information on the following modules, which may come with Aircraft your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please The use of any portable contact your service representative.

  • Page 144: Setting Up Sata Mode (Optane™ Or Ahci)

    Modules & Options Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™ or AHCI)  AHCI Mode SATA Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows Selection the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command The SATA mode selec- Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance).

  • Page 145: Intel® Optane™ Setup Procedure

    Modules & Options Intel® Optane™ Setup Procedure After initial setup make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver - see “IRST Driver Installation” on page 6 - 47). See also “Clearing Intel® Optane™” on page 6 - 7 (however backup up any neces- sary files and data before deleting an Optane setup, as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the volumes).
  • Page 146 Modules & Options Select SATA Mode (see page 8), press <Enter> and select “Intel RST Premium”. Figure 6 - 1 SATA Mode Selection (BIOS) Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”. As the computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again. 10.
  • Page 147 Modules & Options 13. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”, however ensure that the  condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so. • Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive, as the com- Creating a Windows Partition for Optane puter starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you...
  • Page 148 Modules & Options 25. After installing the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application you can access Device Manager (right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager). 26. Click Disk drives to check the Optane drive. Figure 6 - 3 Device Manager (Disk drives) 6 - 6 Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™...

  • Page 149: Clearing Intel® Optane

    Modules & Options Intel® Optane™ Clearing If you wish to clear an existing Intel® Optane™ setup then follow the procedure be- low to do so. However backup up any necessary files and data before clearing an Intel® Optane™ setup, as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the volumes. Make sure that Intel®...
  • Page 150 Modules & Options Select “Deconcatentate” and press <Enter>. Figure 6 - 5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Deconcatentate) Select Yes from the “Are you sure you want to perform deconcatentation” option. 6 - 8 Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™ or AHCI)
  • Page 151 Modules & Options Select “Start deconcatentation” and press <Enter>. Figure 6 - 6 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Start Deconcatentation) The system will return to the standard Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu when complete (see Figure 6 - 2 on page 6 - You should then select the appropriate SATA Mode for your system and reinstall the OS.

  • Page 152: Wireless Lan Module

    Modules & Options Wireless LAN Module  If your purchase option includes a Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth mod- Wireless Device ule (either Intel® or Qualcomm Atheros) then install the driver for the appropriate Operation Aboard module as instructed below. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure that the module is on (i.e.

  • Page 153: Intel® Wlan Driver Installation

    Modules & Options Intel® WLAN 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. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4.

  • Page 154: Wlan Configuration In Windows 10

    Modules & Options 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 155 Modules & Options 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 156 Modules & Options 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 157: Fingerprint Reader Module

    Modules & Options 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 158: Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation

    Modules & Options Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation Note the optional driver installation order will differ depending on your Model type. Follow the number indicated on the drivers installer screen to install the driver in the correct order appropriate for your model. 1.

  • Page 159: Fingerprint Module Configuration

    Modules & Options Fingerprint Module Configuration  Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign- PIN Code in options. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password). You will be asked to add After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN.
  • Page 160 Modules & Options You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times (this may be in excess of 20 times). Try to present different parts of your finger in different positions (similar to the various positions you may use when using it, and if you see red at any point try a different position).

  • Page 161: Bluetooth & Wlan Combo Module

    Modules & Options Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module  If your purchase option includes a Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth mod- Wireless Device ule (either Intel® or Qualcomm Atheros) then install the driver for the appropriate Operation Aboard module as instructed below. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure that the module is on (i.e.

  • Page 162: Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation

    Modules & Options Intel 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 an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3.
  • Page 163 Modules & Options 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 164 Modules & Options 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 - 13 Devices > Bluetooth Remove Device 6 - 22 Bluetooth &...
  • Page 165 Modules & Options 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 166: Sound Blaster Audio

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. There are 2 versions of the Soundblaster Audio software available for this como- puter series.

  • Page 167: Sound Blaster X® Pro-Gaming 360° Audio Ap Installation

    Modules & Options ® ° Sound Blaster X Pro-Gaming 360 Audio AP Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 4.Install Sound Blaster AP > Yes. 4.

  • Page 168: Sound Blaster Connect

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect  The Sound Blaster Connect BLASTER X EXPERIEINCE home Dashboard con- Setup for External tains a number of preset audio configurations for your use (or use the Personal set- Speakers/Headphones ting to configure the settings to your own preference). If you find the sound is not balanced when con- Click to expand...

  • Page 169: Sound Blaster Connect - Sound

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Sound The Sound page allows you to adjust the Personal settings for Reality 3D, Equal- izer, Acoustic Engine, Scout Mode and Environment. Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Reality 3D allows you to enable 5.1/71 surround sound for headphones or speakers for Music, Movie or Games (click the button to turn it on).
  • Page 170 Modules & Options The Equalizer allows you to manually adjust the Custom settings. Figure 6 - 18 Sound Blaster Connect (Equalizer) 6 - 28 Sound Blaster Audio...
  • Page 171 Modules & Options The Acoustic Engine offers a suite of playback technologies to enhance sound. Each playback technology has an On/Off button to allow you to enable/disable it, and most controls feature a dial to adjust the levels. Figure 6 - 19 Sound Blaster Connect (Acoustic Engine)
  • Page 172 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Scout Mode Click on the power button to enable Scout Mode to enhance your ability to hear en- emies in games from a further distance away than would normally be possible. Figure 6 - 20 Sound Blaster Connect (Scout Mode)
  • Page 173 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Environment These profiles add a sense of realism to the gaming experience. Figure 6 - 21 Sound Blaster Connect (Environment) Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 31...
  • Page 174 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Voice Morph These profiles allow you to alter your voice in gaming or online chats. Figure 6 - 22 Sound Blaster Connect (Voice Morph) 6 - 32 Sound Blaster Audio...
  • Page 175 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Setup Setup at the bottom left of the screen contains 2 headings (Speaker and Calibra- tion) which allow you to select the appropriate type of speakers or headphones for your system, and to adjust their calibration. Figure 6 - 23 Sound Blaster Connect...
  • Page 176 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Connect - Settings General Settings at the bottom left of the screen allows you to set the language and distance preferences and to check for the latest application updates. Click Reset in Recovery to return to the factory default settlings. Figure 6 - 24 Sound Blaster Connect...

  • Page 177: Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Installation

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Installation  1. Before installing the driver make sure you have a working internet connec- Software Update tion. 2. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached Check for the latest soft- DVD drive.

  • Page 178: Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Application

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Application  Run the Sound Blaster Cinema control panel from the notification area of the task- bar (or from Creative folder item in the Apps menu). Click on the tabs to access the Sound Blaster Cinema 3 &...
  • Page 179 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Power The Sound Blaster Cinema 3 can be turned On/Off by clicking the Power Button (when the power is off the icon will be dimmed Power Button Figure 6 - 26 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Power Button Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 37...
  • Page 180 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 - Reality 3D  Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Reality 3D allows you to enable 5.1/71 surround sound for headphones or speakers, and to test different surround effects. There are separate Reality 3D pages to allow configuration of either headphones or speakers, and you can fine tune The Sound Blaster Cin- effects for specific headphone types supported.
  • Page 181 Modules & Options You can scroll left or right through the headphones supported. Figure 6 - 28 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Headphones Volume can be adjusted by clicking on the dial. Figure 6 - 29 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Volume Dial Click on any of the effects buttons to test the effects.
  • Page 182 Modules & Options The Speakers page has two tabs (3D Experience Zone and Speaker Calibration) which can be accessed by clicking the icons at the top right of the page. Click to switch between 3D Experience Zone and Speaker Calibration Speakers Figure 6 - 31 Sound Blaster...
  • Page 183 Modules & Options Click Test to run the speaker calibration test, and Stop once complete. Adjust the speaker distances and levels from the controls at the bottom of the page. Figure 6 - 32 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 - Speaker Calibration (Speakers) Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 41...

  • Page 184: Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Sbx Pro Studio

    Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro Studio  The Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro Studio offers a suite of playback technol- ogies to enhance sound. Each playback technology at the bottom of the screen has SBX Pro Studio an On/Off button to allow you to enable/disable it, and most controls feature a slid- The Sound Blaster Cin- er to adjust the levels.
  • Page 185 Modules & Options • Crystalizer: Enriches audio to make it sound livelier. Figure 6 - 34 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer • Bass: Enhances the bass level of the sound system. Figure 6 - 35 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro Studio Bass...
  • Page 186 Modules & Options • Smart Volume: Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con- stant adjustment. Figure 6 - 36 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume • Dialog Plus: Optimizes dialogue levels for movies etc. Figure 6 - 37 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 SBX Pro...
  • Page 187 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 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. MUSIC MOVIE Figure 6 - 38...
  • Page 188 Modules & Options Sound Blaster Cinema 3 Settings Click the Settings button at the bottom left of the page to adjust the settings to your preferences. Figure 6 - 39 Sound Blaster Cinema 3 - Settings 6 - 46 Sound Blaster Audio...

  • Page 189: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

    Modules & Options Intel Rapid Storage Technology ®  The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver supports your AHCI mode SATA IRST and M.2 PCI-e drive, or your Intel® Optane™ system. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technolo- SSDs gy application (after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order) to support Note that Intel®...

  • Page 190: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology For Optane Systems

    Modules & Options Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for Optane Systems Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your Intel® Optane™ configuration. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology appli- cation from the item in the Start menu. When the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window.

  • Page 191: Enabling Intel® Optane

    Modules & Options Enabling Intel® Optane™ Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Click Enable. Figure 6 - 41 ® IRST - Intel ™ Optane Memory (Enable) Enable The system will pop-up a message and ask you to select a compatible fast drive (in this case there should only be one option).
  • Page 192 Modules & Options You will need to restart the computer after enabling Optane, and make sure the system is powered by the powered AC/DC adapter, and not by battery only. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time). After the process has been completed restart the computer.
  • Page 193 Modules & Options Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to check the status. Figure 6 - 44 ® IRST - Intel ™ Optane Memory (Enabled) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 6 - 51...

  • Page 194: Disabling Intel® Optane

    Modules & Options Disabling Intel® Optane™  If you need to disable Intel® Optane™ for any reason follow these instructions. Disabling Intel® Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Optane™ Click Disable. Disable Intel® tane™ if you want to reinstall/reset the sys- tem or update the IRST driver.
  • Page 195 Modules & Options Restart the computer to complete the process.  Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. The Status of Intel® Optane™ Memory is indicated in the Window. HDDs & Intel® To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory follow the process indicated in “Enabling Optane™...

  • Page 196: Pc Camera Module

    Modules & Options PC Camera Module When the PC Camera application is run the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated (see Figure 1 - 2 on page 1 - 6). Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video.

  • Page 197: Camera App

    Modules & Options 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”...
  • Page 198 Modules & Options 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 199: Taking Pictures/Capturing Video

    Modules & Options 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”...
  • Page 200 Modules & Options 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 - 52 Photo App (For Captured Photos & Videos) 6 - 58 PC Camera Module...

  • Page 201: Trusted Platform Module

    Modules & Options 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 202: Enabling & Activating Tpm

    Modules & Options Enabling & Activating TPM  Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. TPM Configuration Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. You can select TPM Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Configuration from Select Enable in Security Device Support.

  • Page 203: Tpm Management In Windows

    Modules & Options 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 - 54 BitLocker Drive Encryption (TPM Administration) Trusted Platform Module 6 - 61...
  • Page 204 Modules & Options 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 - 55 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management on...

  • Page 205: Tpm Actions

    Modules & Options 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 206 Modules & Options 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 207: 3G/4G Module

    Modules & Options 3G/4G Module  If you have included an optional UMTS/HSPA+ based 3G Module (Universal Mo- Wireless Device bile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access) module or LTE Operation Aboard (Long Term Evolution) 4G module (see “Communication” on page D - 3 for spec- Aircraft ification details) in your purchase option, you do not require a driver/application...
  • Page 208 Modules & Options 3G/4G Module SIM Card Installation  Insert the SIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards towards the top SIM Card Orientation of the computer) until it clicks fully into position.

  • Page 209: 3G/4G Configuration In Windows 10

    Modules & Options 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 210 Modules & Options 6 - 68...

  • Page 211: 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 212: 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 213: 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 214: 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 215: 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 you are not comfortable with what you are doing.
  • Page 216 Troubleshooting • Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs. •...

  • Page 217: 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 218 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The system will not wake up from a Wake on LAN is supported in AC mode only. power saving state (Sleep/Hibernate) When the system enters a power saving state the plugged in AC/DC adapter on network activity (Wake on LAN) even should be connected, and should remain connected, in order to allow the though I have plugged in the powered...
  • Page 219 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 220 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 “Keyboard Shortcuts”...
  • Page 221 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The system freezes or the screen goes The system’s power saving features have timed-out. Use the AC/DC adapter, dark. press the sleep (Fn + F12) key combination, or press the power button if no LEDs are lit.
  • Page 222 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules The driver(s) for the module(s) have not been installed. Make sure you have cannot be configured. installed the driver for the appropriate module (see the instructions for the appropriate module in “Modules &...
  • Page 223 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Windows Hello screen, In this case you will need to use your PIN (the PIN you used when initially Fingerprint reader fails to recognize the setting up the fingerprint reader) to access the computer. Alternatively you can fingerprint 3 times and blocks access sign-in using your windows password.
  • Page 224 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).
  • Page 225 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When using a Bluetooth headset the This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets. To resolve this issue do the audio appears to be mono and not following (you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up, restart, stereo.
  • Page 226 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution I can’t hear any sound from the You need to enable listening to the microphone in the audio control panel in microphone in my connected headset, order to hear any sound through your connected headset as follows: when trying to test the audio playback.
  • Page 227 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When I record audio, and the Sound You will need to reduce the reverb level in the Blaster Experience mode in the Blaster Audio system environment Sound Blaster AP: (Blaster Experience) is configured in Select Gaming from the Blaster Experience (Dashboard).

  • Page 228: Resolving The "Can't Connect To This Network" Issue With The 3G/4G Module

    Troubleshooting Resolving the “Can’t connect to this network” issue with the 3G/4G Module If you have issues connecting to the cellular network when you are attempting to use the 3G/4G network then you may need to manually connect to the Internet access point name (APN). Usually the Internet APN is set automatically, however if your cellular data connection isn't working, you should try manually entering a new Internet APN based on your location and mobile operator.

  • Page 229: Intel® Optane™ Notes

    Troubleshooting Intel® Optane™ Notes Intel® Optane™ is a combination of a compatible memory device and Intel Rapid Technology software. This combination is designed to speed up your system performance. However note the following; • The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system, and after you have backed up all necessary files and data (see sidebar).
  • Page 230 Troubleshooting 7 - 20...

  • Page 231: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...

  • Page 232: Notebook Ports And Jacks

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Notebook Ports and Jacks Item Description 2-in-1 Audio Jack Headphones may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced (Headphone-Out & level before connecting to this jack. In addition this jack also functions as a S/PDIF (Sony/Philips S/PDIF-Out Jack) Digital Interface Format) Out port allowing you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC- 3 compatible receiver for “5.1”...
  • Page 233 Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Mini DisplayPort 1.3 The Mini DisplayPorts are miniaturized versions of the DisplayPort, which is a digital display interface standard that allows a digital audio/video interconnect, between the computer and its external display or a home-theater system. ...
  • Page 234 Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 3.1 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 These USB ports are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for Type C) Port high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc.

  • Page 235: 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 236 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 237 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 238 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.  Display Utility The Display Utility icon will only appear in the...
  • Page 239 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 240 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 - 13).
  • Page 241 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 - Backlight Keyboard - Enter Sleep Timer (Device) Enable and then select the amount of time the system for which the system is idle before the keyboard LED en-...
  • Page 242 Control Center & Flexikey® Display Utility (System Program for High Definition displays only) The Display Utility icon will only appear in the System Program menu if your display’s resolution is QHD (2560 * 1440) or above. The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view. The initial screen will display the default Express settings as indicated below.
  • Page 243 Control Center & Flexikey® Click Advanced to adjust the settings to adjust the overall DPI scaling to your requirements, or you can also click on the items (Icons, Title Bars, Message Boxes, Menus, Tool Tips & Palette Titles) in the lower half of the screen to customize the text size.
  • Page 244 Control Center & Flexikey® The System Program will display an arrow icon at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item. Figure B - 5 - Time Zone (if Display Utility is Included) B - 10 Overview...

  • Page 245: 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 246: Flexikey® Application Features

    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 247: Enabling Or Disabling Flexikey

    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 248: Keyboard Settings

    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 249: Mouse Settings

    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 250: 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 251 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 252 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 253 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 - 15 - Time Record Between Key Presses Click to close the Time Record window.

  • Page 254: 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 255 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 - 17 - Key Set to Launch App If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore.

  • Page 256: 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 257 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 258: 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 259: 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 260 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 261: 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 262 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 - 22 - Mouse Button Set to Launch App B - 28 Mouse Settings - Launch App...

  • Page 263: 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 264 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 265: 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 266: B - 32 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 267: Video Driver Controls Overview

    Video Driver Controls Appendix C: Video Driver Controls Overview  The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on Video Card Options page 1 - 35. The basic video features for this computer can be configured using the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel, Windows Display Settings or NVIDA con- Note that card types, trol panel.

  • Page 268: 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 269 Video Driver Controls How Switchable 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 a discrete graphics solution.

  • Page 270: Video Driver Installation

    Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation  Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD Video Card Options drive and click Install Drivers (button).

  • Page 271: Nvidia Geforce Experience

    Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience  If you have a working internet connection (and you will need remain connected NVIDIA GeForce to the internet to run NVIDIA GeForce Experience) you can click the NVIDIA Experience GeForce Experience desktop icon (or App) to run the application.

  • Page 272: 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 (or Fn + F7) key combination. Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.

  • Page 273: Configuring An External Display In Windows

    Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows The System Control Panel in Settings may 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 274: 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 275 Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure C - 4 HDMI Device Properties HDMI Audio Configuration C - 9...
  • Page 276 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 277: 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 278: 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 (see overleaf if this does not appear) at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
  • Page 279 Video Driver Controls Double-click any detected display device in the list. 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).

  • Page 280: Nvidia Control Panel

    Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel  More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab. Use the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure displays in Discrete mode. 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 281 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 282 Video Driver Controls Further menu items will appear in the NVIDIA Control Panel in Discrete mode, pro- viding additional video configuration controls and tools which give access to fea- tures such as display configuration, 3D Settings etc. Figure C - 8 NVIDIA Control Panel C - 16 NVIDIA Control Panel...
  • Page 283 Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure C - 9 Help Menu NVIDIA Control Panel C - 17...

  • Page 284: C - 18 Customization Options

    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 285 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 286 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 287 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 288: C - 22 Change Resolution

    Video Driver Controls Change Resolution You can Change Resolution for your attached displays from the NVIDIA control panel. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Change resolution.

  • Page 289: Display Devices - Nvidia Cp

    Video Driver Controls Display Devices - NVIDIA CP Note that you can use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable con- nected to the HDMI-Out port and/or DisplayPort compatible cable connected to a DisplayPort 1.3 to connect an external display. See your external display device’s manual to see which formats it supports.
  • Page 290 Video Driver Controls  Display Mode Description Sound Blaster Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device Audio & HDMI Clone simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other Connection Clone display(s).

  • Page 291: Configuring An External Display (Nvidia

    Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)  Clone the External Displays Display Not Shown Attach your external displays to the appropriate ports, and turn them on. If the attached display Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. does not appear in the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up “1.Select the displays multiple displays.
  • Page 292 Video Driver Controls Extending the Display  Attach your external displays to the appropriate ports, and turn them on. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Changing the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up Primary Display on multiple displays.
  • Page 293 Video Driver Controls The Primary display (the main window display) will be denoted by an asterisk the top right corner of the icon. To change the Primary display right-click the icon and select Make primary. Click Apply > Yes to save any changes. Figure C - 17 Switch Primary Display...
  • Page 294 Video Driver Controls You can drag the icons to match the desktop layout you want to use (e.g. you may want to extend the display to the right or left of the primary display). 10. Click Apply > Yes to save any further changes. Figure C - 18 Drag Display Icons...

  • Page 295: Hdcp Status

    Video Driver Controls HDCP Status If your external display is HDCP (High Bandwith Digital Content protection) com- patible then the NVIDIA control panel will display the HDCP system status. Figure C - 19 HDCP Status HDCP Status C - 29...

  • Page 296: Adjust Video Settings

    Video Driver Controls Adjust Video Settings You can adjust video color and image settings from the Video sub-menus. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click “+” next to Video if its sub-items are not shown and then click either Adjust video color settings or Adjust video image settings.

  • Page 297: 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 298: Set Digital Audio

    Video Driver Controls Set Digital Audio As HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video sig- nals you can configure the audio output from the NVIDIA control panel and Sound control panel. The settings will depend upon the external HDMI display to which you have connected.

  • Page 299: 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. Use the Intel HD Control Panel to configure displays in Hybrid mode. To ac- ® cess the control panel see below and overleaf: Right-click the Desktop and select Intel(R) Graphics Settings from the menu.
  • Page 300 Video Driver Controls Double-click the Intel(R) HD Graphics control panel in the Windows Control Panel. Figure C - 25 Control Panel Intel Graphics ® Settings C - 34 Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel...
  • Page 301 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 302 Video Driver Controls Display Click either Display Settings or Color Settings to make display adjustments.  Configuring External Displays When a single external dis- Figure C - 27 play is attached to the HDMI Intel ® HD Graphics or Display Ports, use the Control Panel Display (page 7) or Sys-...
  • Page 303 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 304 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 305 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 - 30 Intel ® HD Graphics Control Panel Options and Support...
  • Page 306 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 307 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 308 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 Enhance- ment, Noise Reduction, Contrast Enhancement and Film Mode Detection. Click Apply to save changes. Figure C - 33 Intel ®...
  • Page 309 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. Settings can be selected for when the system is powered by battery or is plugged in. Figure C - 34 Intel ®...
  • Page 310 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, Op- tions 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 311: 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 312: Core Logic

    Specifications Core Logic Storage Interface Mobile Intel® HM175 Express Chipset One Changeable 2.5" / 7.0 mm (h) HDD / *Two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports (Type C) SSD with SATA (Serial) Interface Three USB 3.0 Ports (USB 3.1 Gen 1, Display including 1 AC/DC Powered USB Port) One M,2 2280 SSD, PCIe Gen 3*4 /...

  • Page 313: Slot

    Specifications Slot Qualcomm® Atheros Killer™ Wireless- Embedded 4 Cell Polymer Battery Pack AC 1535 Dual Band (2*2 802.11 ac) 55WH Two OR Three M.2 Card Slots WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2 2230 Security ======================================= Module (Factory Option) Slot 1 for M.2 2230 WLAN Combo Module 3G UTMS/HSPA+ M.2 3042 Card Module Security (Kensington®...

  • Page 314: Indicators

    Specifications Indicators Dimensions & Weight LED Indicators - Power/Suspend, Battery, Model A: HDD, Airplane Mode, Camera 380mm(w) * 252mm(d) * 18.6mm(h) 2.0kg *Barebone System with 55WH BIOS Battery Model B: One 64Mb SPI Flash ROM 380mm(w) * 255mm(d) * 18.6mm(h) AMI BIOS 2.0kg *Barebone System with 55WH Environmental Spec...

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