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Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by LEADER™ Computers. Discard used battery according to Local instructions. P a g e...
System Start up 1. Remove all packing materials. 2. Place the computer on a stable surface. 3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in position. 4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open 1. PC Camera 2. *PC Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated in red. 3. Built-In Microphone 4. LCD 5. Power Button 6. Keyboard 7. Touchpad & Buttons Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above.
LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Icon Colour Description Orange The AC/DC Adaptor is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green...
Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F11 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations, some visual indicators are available (in the Windows Desktop application only and not in the Start Screen) when the hot key driver is installed.
Control Center The Control Center in Windows 8.1 works under the Desktop app and not under 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 Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touchpad on/off.
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Modes Quiet Power Saving Performance Entertainment Icon High Power Plan Power Saver Balanced Performance Balanced Power Conservation Energy Saver Performance PC Camera TouchPad Airplane Mode Table 3 - Power Modes Power Status 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.
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the computer enter the selected power-saving mode. Display Switch Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate display mode. Time Zone Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel.
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Figure 5 - Front, Left, Right, Rear & Bottom Views LED Indicators Multi-in-1 Card Reader DC-in Jack RJ-45 LAN Jack External Monitor Port Vent HDMI-Out Port USB 2.0 Ports USB 3.0 Port Microphone In Jack Headphone Out Jack Optical Device Drive Bay Emergency Eject Hole Security Lock Slot Battery...
Windows 8.1 Control Panel Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. Right-click the Start button in the Desktop app or Start screen (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.
Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows are accessed from the Start screen and/or Windows Desktop app. The Desktop (which runs as an app within the Start screen) can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen (or by using the Windows Logo Key D key combination).
Charms Bar The right side of the screen displays the Charms Bar. The Charms Bar contains the Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings menus. To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen, and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it (the bar will be black when it is active), or use the Windows Logo Key + C key combination.
To access the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel: 1. Click the icon (Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel) on the Apps screen. 2. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics Properties from the menu. 3.
Power Options The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button, sleep button (Fn + F4), computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode (the default power saving state) from the left menu.
Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this here are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/speeds) may be changed, delayed or updated due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Processor Intel® Pentium™ N3530 processor (up to 2.58GHz, DDR3L-1333, 2MB L3 cache, TDP: 7.5W) Display 15.6”...
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Security Kensington® Lock Operating System Windows® 8.1 with Bing Dimension 374(W) X 258.5(D) X 12~24.7(H)mm Weight 2.1kg and 32WH Battery Included Items 30W AC Power Adapter 12 Months Leader Care Australia Wide Warranty Card 18 | P a g e...
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We recommend you take note of your Serial number & License Key for future reference. SERIAL NUMBER: LICENSE KEY: DATE OF PURCHASE: STORE NAME & PHONE NUMBER: For Warranty, Service & Technical Support, please call the warranty number below. 1300 789 701 19 | P a g e...
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