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TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice ...................... 2 Preface ....................5 1.1 Regulations Information..............6 1.2 Safety Instructions ................7 1.3 Manufacturer Contact Info..............8 1.4 Release History ................. 9 Getting to know the basics ..............10 2.1 Product Specification ................11 2.2 Preparing your Computer ............... 15 2.3 Product Overview ................
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4.1 About BIOS Setup ................33 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup............. 33 4.1.2 How to Access BIOS Setup............33 4.2 BIOS Setup Menu................35 4.2.1 Main Menu ..................35 4.2.2 Advanced Menu ................37 4.2.3 Security Menu................39 4.2.4 Boot Menu ..................
1.1 Regulations Information CE compliance ¤ This device is classed as a technical information equipment (ITE) in class B and is intended for use in living room and office. The CE-mark approves the conformity by the EU-guidelines: - EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU(equals A2 : 2013) , - R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max.
1.2 Safety Instructions Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's components or otherwise cause it to malfunction. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer.
1.3 Manufacturer Contact Info If you have any questions which are not addressed in this manual or need assistance with anything regarding your new Eluktronics laptop, please contact our technical support staff. Eluktronics can be contacted toll-free at 1-888-552-0750 (302-380-3242 local).
2.1 Product Specification This User’s Manual provides technical information of instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. Please read this manual carefully before using your notebook. ・Physical Characteristic Dimensions 395.7*260.8* 27.45mm 2.5kg +/- 5% ・CPU Support Processor ...
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・I/O Port DC-in USB 3.1 X 2 (Gen1) USB type C 3.1 X 1 (Gen1 ) USB 2.0 X 1 RJ45 x 1 (2 in 1 Card reader-support MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC card) Card Reader HDMI Audio out & Mic in Mini DP ・Audio Audio Codec ...
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・Input Keyboard Mechanical KB with per-key RGB backlighting support Pointing Device Touch pad 130.0*72.5mm +/- 0.15mm ・Display 17.3" Narrow border, FHD, 16:9, 60Hz or optional 144Hz ・Communication Port *Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/Sec *DSM (Deep sleep mode) support Wireless LAN ...
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・Storage 7mm height ; 2.5"; SATA (DOES NOT SUPPORT THICKER THAN 7MM) SSD: *2 Slots *M.2 2280,PCIE/SATA SATA+PCIE3.0 X4 or X2(support NVMe) PCIE 3.0 X4 or X2(support NVMe) *RAID 0/1 Support ・Power AC Adapter Automatic Voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V AC 50/60Hz, 180 Watts (19.5V/9.23A), 3 Pins or optional 230 Watts (19.5V/11.8A), 3 Pins *Varies by graphics card selection.
2.2 Preparing your Computer Connect the AC adapter’s DC output plug to the DC IN jack. The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. Do not over extend the display to prevent damage. Press the power button to turn on your notebook computer.
2.3 Product Overview Please become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Top-Open View English Notebook Manual...
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Camera Status LED When this status LED is illuminated, the camera is powered on. Camera This device allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. Infrared capability for facial recognition (optional) Can be used to identify and authenticate user to unlock your notebook and other security functions.
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Office/Game Mode Switch This mode toggles the power of your PC to provide higher levels of performance or a longer lasting battery life. Office Mode = Longer Battery Life / Game mode = Higher Performance Power Button Press this button to turn the computer's power on or off. Holding the power button down for five seconds performs a hard shutdown.
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Right Side View 2 in 1 Card Reader Accepts memory cards. USB Ports Connects a USB device. (such as USB flash drive, keyboard or mouse) into this jack. Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Please do not block these vents. English Notebook Manual...
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Left Side View Kensington® Lock Port This slot is utilized to secure your system from theft with the proper hardware (sold separately) Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Please do not block these vents. Network Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN.
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Bottom Side View Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Please do not cover these vents. Speakers Subwoofer English Notebook Manual...
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Front Side View RGB Light Bar Light bar - Customize settings within the included Gaming Center application. English Notebook Manual...
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Back Side View Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Please do not cover these vents. Mini DisplayPort Supports high-definition digital video connections. HDMI port Connected to the screen, or home theater system. USB Port (USB Type C) Connects an USB device (such as USB flash drive, keyboard or mouse) into this jack.
3.1 AC Adapter It is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for your first use. Attach the AC adapter whenever you need to charge the battery. Operation while on AC power will provide the highest level of performance results.
3.2 Using the Keyboard The following defines the colored hotkeys on the keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by simultaneously holding the function key and the respective command key. NOTE: The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on the country/region in which the keyboard was designed and built.
3.2.1 Hotkey Functions To activate these functions, press the hotkey associated with the desired function as below : Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+F1) Suspend: to enter sleep mode. Windows Press this key combination (Fn +F2) to turn Windows Lock/On . Lock/On: Display Press this key combination (Fn+F3)
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Function Keys Keypad Function Description Keyboard Press this key combination (Fn+F6) Brightness to decrease brightness of keyboard down: backlighting. Keyboard Press this key combination (Fn+F7) Brightness to increase brightness of keyboard backlighting Press this key combination (Fn MUTE: +F8) to MUTE the speakers. Press this key combination (Fn+F9) Volume to decrease the volume.
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Function Keys Keypad Function Description Search Press this key combination (Windows logo key+Q) to open the search charm Charm : and search apps in Windows 10. (Optional) Press this key combination (Windows Settings logo key+I) to open the settings charm Charm : in Windows 10.
3.3 Using the touchpad / clickpad The touchpad / clickpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard. Click twice within the 15x15 mm left corner to enable/disable (Green light when disabled) touchpad functionality. You can use the static-sensitive panel of the touchpad / clickpad and slide it to move the cursor.
4.1 About BIOS Setup 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: ・ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. ・ You want to change the default settings to customize features.
4.2 BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. Main Menu Shows your system overview about memory size, main HDD, SSD or ODD (if applicable) and setting of system time and date.
4.2.1 Main Menu ・System Time This item allows you to set the system time. There is a small internal (CMOS) battery which is designed to maintain your system clock. It is designed to maintain time even when the PC is powered down or in sleep mode. The time format is [hour:minute:second].
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Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). The month from 01 (January) to 12 Month (Month) (December). Date (Date) The date from 01 to 31. Year (Year) The year can be adjusted by users. ・Total Memory This allows you to see the total amount of memory (RAM).
4.2.2 Advanced Menu Wake on LAN • Enable/Disable integrated LAN to wake your system. Serial ATA HDD • This will show AHCI SATA HDD info. English Notebook Manual...
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・NVMe Device This will show your NVMe Device info. ・Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. ・RAID mode reminder Please update strip size in BIOS to 128K in order for RAID to optimize performance.
4.2.3 Security Menu ・Change Administrator Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type a maximum of 20-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
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Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password setting same as Change Administrator Password item above. Note that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without having the authorization to make any change.
4.2.4 Boot Menu ・Boot Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. ・LAN Remote Boot [Disable]: Boot from LAN or not. ・Set Boot Priority (1st/2nd/3rd/..Boot) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
4.2.5 Exit Menu ・Save Changes and Reset Exit system setup after saving the changes. F4 key can be used for this operation. ・Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. ・Restore Defaults Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options.
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