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1. Task M l l Ip gt as anager a Control Panel oa Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and right click to access the menu Search A Figure 1 12 Windows 8 Context Menu amp Charms Bar Settings from Desktop App 1 20 Windows Control Panel Quick Start Guide ei Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop The Apps control panels utilities and programs within Windows 8 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 E D key combination Desktop App Figure 1 13 Windows Start Screen Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 21 Quick Start Guide Apps amp Tiles The Windows 8 Start screen 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 one screen so you will often need use the slider at the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps Accessing Pining Unpinning All Apps You can add and remove the tiles for apps and control panels in the Start screen Right click on a blank area of the Start screen and you will see the All Apps icon Click the All Apps icon to display all the installed ap plications etc Right click any icon to bring up the menu at the bottom of the screen and you can then click the appropriate icon
2. Ce Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components A Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 3 Front View 1 Card Reader Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and 1t will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 e MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC e SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC e MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards 2 6 Multi In 1 Card Reader Features amp Components Touchpad and Buttons Mouse The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The Touchpad buttons function in E Touchpad Scrolling much the same way as a two button mouse This computer model se ries may feature different Once you have installed the Touchpad driver see TouchPad on page 4 6 you Touchpad versions can configure the functions by double clicking the Touchpad driver icon GJ in the These Touchpads may notification area of the taskbar You may then configure the Touchpad tappi
3. Braine screen in the camera pro A gram is flickering you can HE try to adjust the setting in Flicker under More Op Contrast tions Ooo M Flicker e Figure 6 4 60 Hz v More Camera oe 60 Hz e Timer This button will start a three second countdown before the system takes a still photo or video recording starts e Video Mode This button toggles between still photo mode transparent button KT and video recording mode highlighted white button md PC Camera Module 6 5 Modules amp Options Taking Pictures Capturing Video 1 Ol ee IO ND Figure 6 5 Libraries Pictures Make sure the camera is powered on use the Fn F10 key combination to toggle power to the camera module Click the Camera app icon in the Start screen to run the Camera app Click to select the timer if you require a countdown before capture Click to select either photo or video modes Click in the main window to take a picture or start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen To stop video capture click the main window again Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Picture folder in Libraries Library Tools Picture Tools Home Share View Manage Manage Y TP le Librari Pictures 8 Downloads A E Recent places 4 Libraries Documents a Music Camera Roll a HE Videos BE My Videos de Public Videos a
4. 2 Click Next gt Install gt Finish CardReader 1 Click 4 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish TouchPad 1 Click 5 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com puter Airplane 1 Click 6 Install Airplane Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Fimish to restart the computer Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey AP gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer 4 6 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities MEI Driver 1 Click 8 Install MEI Driver gt Yes Ee 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next Windows Update 3 Click Finish After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up Audio dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes e i a f Mi ft 1 Click 9 Install Audio Driver gt Yes HEEN 2 Click Next To enable Windows Update make sure you are con 3 Click the button to agree to the license agree Hee eel LS LCA ment and click Next Go to the Control Panel 4 Click Next gt Next gt Next 2 Click Windows Update System and Security WW Security 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Click Check for updates button The computer will now check for updates you need to be connected to the internet Click Install now button to begi
5. D key combination 2 Click the notification area of the taskbar and double click the Bluetooth icon or click and select Show Bluetooth Devices 3 The Devices item in PC Settings will appear OR Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings 3 The Devices item in PC Settings will appear E IN 0 Figure 6 15 Available 67 Brightness Bluetooth Taskbar Icon amp Change PC ly Settings Charms Bar Settings Customize Notifications Power Keyboard II 11 23 AM Change PC settings 9 11 2012 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 21 Modules amp Options 4 Click Add a Device 5 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer PC settings PC settings Figure 6 16 SS SR PC Settings Users a Deen Me Wh tages marae dune Ligers Devices Add A aoe _ keer EE Device Ben Sieg On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered 6 onto the device Compare the passcodes Does the passcode on RCs iPhone match this omer Figure 6 17 A 634365 Enter the Passcode Ka Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer 7 to complete the pairing 6 22 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules amp Options 8 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the Bluetooth module off aboard aircraft PC settings Activate Windows Personalize Us
6. MS MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards One Mini Card Slots with PCle amp USB Interfaces Slot 1 for WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo Module 10Mb 100Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN 802 11b g n Wireless LAN Half Mini Card Module Factory Option Combo WLAN 802 11b g n and Bluetooth v4 0 LE Half Mini Card Module with PCle amp USB Interface Factory Option Intel Centrino Wireless N 105 1 1 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Module Factory Option Intel Centrino Wireless N 135 1 1 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN amp Bluetooth 3 0 Combo Module Factory Op tion 1M HD PC Camera Module Factory Option Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 2 1A 40 Watts Removable 4 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 32 56WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 48 84WH Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD ODD Airplane Mode Camera located on camera module Specifications Painted Style Finish For Some Designs Windows 8 One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Temperature Operating Non Operating Relative Humidity Operating Non Operating 5 C 35 C 20 C 60 C 20 80 10 90 340mm w 241mm d 11 25 4mm h 1 9kg with 48 84WH Battery and ODD For
7. Options and Support A IIA AA AAA EEE Attaching Other Displays C 7 A Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure C 5 Display gt Multiple Displays Extended Intel Video Driver Controls To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar Es 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on Windows Logo Key 2 Go the Charms Bar and select Devices P Key 3 Click Second Screen Combination 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select Duplicate Extend or a Single display You can use the gg P key combination to quickly bring up the Sec ond Screen menu Devices Second screen Project to a connected screen C4 You can also use the start Display Switch e but ton in the Control Cen ter to access the menu and select the appropri ate attached display mode There nothing to send right now Cal PC screen only CH second screen You can also use the Fn F7 key combination to quickly access the Sec ond Screen menu in maw Extend Windows 8 pal Figure C 6 Second Screen Le Second screen only Devices gt C 8 Attaching Other Displays Inte
8. 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 If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but 1t may start working again Then call your service representative AAA A a ASE EEES Overview 7 1 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 e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators see LED Indica tors on page I 7 to see the computer s power status e Connecti
9. This 1s especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Setup Utility on page 5 2 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes A NE AS Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war ranty Backup and General Maintenance 7 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e 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 e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge e Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage device this CD DVD USB device provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to
10. v13 1 00 T 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 This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer May 2013 Trademarks Intel and Celeron are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Preface R amp TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R amp TTE Direc tive 1999 5 EC This device will be sold in the following EEA countries Austria Italy Belgium Liechtenstein Denmark Lux embourg Finland N
11. Se tise 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Features amp Components Handling CDs or DVDs dE Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please isa follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually JAEN ee cs rcre Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc SNe ae Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints Heel oe des lle e Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency eject Es Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD a EE e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole e Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Features amp Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes 1 Go to the Control Panel Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers then click the arrow next to DVD CD ROM drives 3 Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Regio
12. and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer AAA AAA A A A A A A A 1 14 System Map Right amp Rear Views Quick Start Guide oy System Map Bottom View PEE Bottom View mb Battery Location 2 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 3 Speakers AAA A a i A ae AI E AR ENE ERE E E EER System Map Bottom View 1 15 Quick Start Guide Windows 8 Touch Screen Controls Gestures Model B computers incorporate a Touch Screen and this can be used to navigate through he interface in much the same way as a mouse touchpad and keyboard Where you see the instruction to click an item in this manual you can choose to tap double tap the appropriate area of the screen instead The following gestures are useful when navigating the Windows 8 interface e Swipe from the right Access the Charms Bar Pull your finger from the right side of the screen in the black area to the left a little bit to bring up the Charms Bar i Figure 1 8 Swipe from Right amp Left e Swipe from the left Switch apps If multiple apps are running you can slide your finger from the left si
13. lt gt Soun d a HDMI o cara Apply Device set Default HDMI Audio Configuration C 11 Intel Video Driver Controls 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs Figure C 10 HDMI Device Properties General Suegerted Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced SSC E Change kon Cordro er information Le lrrheliF Display Atedio fae C aportal Jark informatie H Digatal hiik Deete uiage Use This Greg penable L o 1 cm General Supported Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced Select the enhancement to appy for your current spesker ea Changes may cet take effect unti the eck Ere pou start De Gtor Lom Freet Probe bon ckm des frequerces Belen a aneoiferd ofi te reduce suelo dstrrtion Provider Microsoft Ahvan Orne 12 HDMI Audio Configuration 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel General Supported Formats Lewrls Enhancements Advanced AIS PE The following audio ema ant currerdly tuppate Haz Number of Channasis 3 HETE Supported Ba Depiba thil aibit P ji Sample Males Lae 32 0 katz la Y Cor Enroded Foamats Ho compressed formats found Geen Estate el tores zent Dela Formal Select the timple rit and bet depth t be biei when running inchared mant pa Baute mude pplicalbrors Geier H roe Detisaut Intel Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out por
14. C 4 Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Intel Video Driver Controls Display Devices amp Options Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display TV connected to the external monitor port or to the HDMI Out port High Definition Multimedia Interface as your display device The table below outlines the display options WER Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may find that the desktop does not occupy the full screen area Use either the display s auto adjust configure controls or the Intel R G amp M control panel to configure the full screen display Single Display One of the connected preg is used as the display evice Table C 1 Clone Displays Both connected displays output the same view and may Display Modes be configured independently Extended Desktop Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Display Devices 8 Options C 5 Intel Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays A i To Clone Displays Multiple Display 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on At least one other dis 2 Go to the Intel R G amp M control panel and click Display gt Multiple Displays play must be attached in 3 Click Operating Mode and select Clone Displays from the menu order to view Multiple 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Display selecti
15. D 3 Environmental PES sersem irene nds D 3 Dimensions oe Wero EE D 3 XXV XXVI Quick Start Guide oO 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 e Chapter 2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device Multi in 1 card reader TouchPad amp Mouse amp Audio e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN and Combo Bluetooth A WLAN modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 7 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on Control Center e Appendix C Information on the Intel Video driver controls e Appendix D The computer s specification SSS AAA A A AAA ESA Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick St
16. Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer Ota ee Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next gt Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Typical gt Install 7 Click Finish Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows 8 see page 6 11 6 10 Wireless LAN Module WLAN Configuration in Windows 8 Modules amp Options 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 Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon it should read Available under the Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear Available wi T DI O Notifications Power Change Gei Networks Airplane mode Off E Wi Fi Guest 2
17. Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack Ca Forced Off If the system hangs AC DC Adapter and the Ctrl Alt Del Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack on the left of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 17 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination on page 3 12 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow e er button on the front panel Power
18. RD113 DIR825 2 4GHZ RD113 DIR855 2 4GHZ 6 Openfly Guest RD114 E CLEVO RD18 WRT300N2 pda rd113 2 4GHz 50Mb Chamber 1 2 Hidden network Figure 6 8 WiFi Settings Charms Bar Networks Wireless LAN Module 6 11 Modules amp Options Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect 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 the Connected icon RT Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point po A Gei AAA Networks Airplane mode an eg E Off R Figure 6 9 Wi Fi W i Pi i RD113 DIR DIR Connected ll onnecte RD113 DIR Connected ll Disconnect 9 You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off 10 If you click on Change PC Settings at the bottom of Settings in the Charms Bar you can turn Wireless or Airplane Mode On Off See over 6 12 Wireless LAN Module Modules amp Options 11 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the WLAN module off aboard aircraft PC setti SE Airplane mode Turn this on to stop wireless communication Activate Windows Off E Figure 6 10 PC Settings Personalize Wireless devices Wireless Users Wi Fi On EE Notifications Search Share General Privacy Devices Wireless Wireless L
19. The Setup Utility Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear To see the boot options press F7 and choose your preferred boot device 5 2 The Setup Utility 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 us
20. Touch Screen Model B Only 340mm w 241mm d 11 27 4mm h height excludes battery area 2 1 kg with 48 84WH Battery and ODD Specifications D 3 Specifications
21. V7 2 Figure 2 6 Mouse Properties Disable Touchpad Tray Icon FY Dees es wen becar Zenn fees id do d AA Pat Touchpad and Buttons Mouse 2 9 Figure 2 7 Scrolling Gesture ve Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details Figure 2 8 Zooming Gesture Features amp Components Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically Place two fingers slightly separated on the Touchpad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion D Zooming The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the Touchpad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out 2 10 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Features amp Components Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects e g photos in 90 degree increments g Place a finger down on the left target zone and keep it stationary Place another finger near the middle of the Touchpad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationar
22. and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams gt Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers gt Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts 4 4 Driver Installation User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows Drivers amp Utilities New Hardware Found If you see the message Ne
23. as it boots up Secure Boot Mode Standard after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility If you set a supervisor password you can then add a user password and password on boot Security Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities INE AS Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Set User Password Security Menu You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see below Many menu items in the Aptio Setup Utility cannot be modified in user mode You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor password Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled 1s selected only users who enter a correct pass
24. before the display is turned off on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc e Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc not being used E E Display a degt Fully charged A No display 1 brightness E 100 connected Balanc ed j Connect display Brightness Volume Battery Status External Display e dea No sync Ee Figure 3 10 partnerships iy Not presenting Windows Mobility EIER Turn on Center Sync Center Presentation Settings 3 14 Battery Information 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 You can toggle battery charging on off by using the Fn equals sign key combination We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself as removing the bottom cover may void your warranty New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAO on page 3 I7 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet and battery charging has not been disabled by use of Fn If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully
25. data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance until you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices VII Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements T e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult your service representative or local power company Do not remove any e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong cover s and or is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a Sen EI i ale compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one poses of device upgrade as this may vi When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by olate the terms of your its wire l warranty e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load Bottom Cover Removal Warning of all the connected devices If you need to replace e Before cleaning the computer make sur
26. down the order Press Enter to select the Boot Option device menu use the arrow keys to select a device and press Enter again to confirm the selection 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities UEFI Boot Boot Menu gt UEFI Setting Enable disable UEFI Boot from this menu The Unified Extensible Firmware Inter face UEFI specification provides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot time In contrast to BIOS UEFI defines a set of standard boot and runtime services The Network Stack item will be enabled as an option un der UEFI Boot AAA a E Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Exit Save Changes and Reset 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 5 14 Exit Menu Modules amp Options Chapter 6 Modules amp Options pv d A Wireless Device Ove rview 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 MA contact your distributor supplier elect
27. into a power Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options saving mode menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 6 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel A A AS ae AA AA a E II AAA NA ATA 7 10 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules cannot be detected The PC Camera module cannot be detected The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules cannot be configured A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device cannot obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode Check the LED indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode see LED Indicators on page 1 7 Use the Fn F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on off see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 Run the camera application to view the camera picture The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules amp Options on page 6 1 The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supporte
28. recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an elec trical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indicators on page I 7 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery FAQ on page 3 17 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Battery Information 3 15 Power Management Power Management Use of Fn to Enable Disable Battery Charging You can use the Fn equals sign to enable disable battery charging This is use ful if you need to discharge the battery as recommended see page 3 17 in order to maintain the battery Note that the chipset controller which governs this process is controlled by use of the AC DC adapter Therefore if you disable battery charging and shut the computer down and then remove the AC DC adapter from the DC In jack whenever the AC DC adapter is plugged in again and the computer restarted the battery will revert to its default charging state Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other 3 16 Battery Information Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery 1 Use the Fn equals sign key combination to toggle off the battery charge 2 Use the computer with battery power
29. the Mouse Touchpad E A Power Button Closing the Lid When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power If h hosen ETS EE button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up 3 10 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Power Conservation Modes This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput A 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 1 Press the Fn Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on off The Energy Star setting 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button will result in maximum 3 Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power power saving but with Conservation Mode without making any changes the possible loss of some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance Performance will give optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation erforman d 11 Power Deskt Conservation Sleep Button Display Switch Time Zone Back oad Figure 3 7 Control Center 12
30. tings are compatible with the system requirements Screen Resolution Settings 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key S D key combination 2 Right click a blank area of the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 768 although preferably 1366 768 or above see sidebar Kl Screen Resolution e hS L tT Display Screen Resolution wv Search Control Pane D SRR NE TEE Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps Windows 8 aah The minimum resolution in which Metro style Apps will run is 1024x768 1 Mobile PC Display The minimum resolution required to support all the features of Windows 8 including multitasking with snap is 1366x768 Orientation Advanced settings These specs are the minimum screen resolution that supports P all the features of Windows 8 on a useful physical size Project to a second Make text and othe What display setting 1024 x 768 Figure 1 28 Screen Resolution Running Apps 1 35 Quick Start Guide User Account Control Settings If your computer meets the minimum screen resolution requirements and still you can t run Metro apps then that you have to check the status of User Account Control UAC Metro apps may fail to open when the UAC is turned off To check whether the UAC is on or off follow the instructions below 1 Open the C
31. to pin the App to or unpin from the Start screen or to the taskbar in the Desktop applica tion Right click on a blank area of the gt tar Start Screen and click All Apps or swipe a finger up or down on to the screen ut iH cj b i COE eebe e e em e _ gt e mm ef a C phir eech A PT d L J i ge ApRight click or swipe down on an icon ge e a 43 td E d A a gt E E B SI bn e Figure 1 14 All Apps 1 22 Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide e Desktop Application When the Desktop app is running click the app in the Start screen or use the Windows Logo Key E D key combination you can use lower left hot corner to switch between the Start screen and the Windows Desktop app To do so move your mouse to hover over the bottom left corner of the screen and click the pop up When you move to the lower left hot corner in the Start screen itself it will take you back to your most recently used app Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to the Start screen Figure 1 15 Desktop Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 23 Quick Start Guide A Display Most Recently Used Apps If you are in the Start screen Desktop or an app you can move your mouse to the upper left corner of the screen to get back to the most re cently used app To view all the most re cently us
32. unpin apps to from the taskbar in much the same way as you can to the Start screen see Accessing Pining Unpinning All Apps on page 1 22 1 30 Windows 8 Control Panel Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearances and Personalization in Windows 8 when running the Desktop app see Desktop Application on page I 23 and Appendix C In Windows 8 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see Windows 8 Charms Bar on page 1 25 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Gothe Charms Bar and select Devices 3 Click Second Screen 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select Duplicate Extend or a Single display DIVAS Second screen Project to a connected screen Start PC screen only There s nothing to send right now f Duplicate ma Second screen LY Ka Extend f Second screen on I Figure 1 24 Second Screen Devices Video Features 1 31 Quick Start Guide To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 8 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Adjust resolution View Sort by Refresh t E Display Screen Resolution vw Co Search Control Panel
33. 2 System Map Front amp Left Views Quick Start Guide oy Figure 1 6 Right 8 Rear Views System Map Right amp Rear Views 1 Microphone in Jack 2 Headphone Out Jack 3 1 USB 2 0 Port 4 Optical Device Drive Bay for A CD DVD Device 5 Security Lock Battery Information Slot Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 13 for full instructions System Map Right amp Rear Views 1 13 D Quick Start Guide Disk Eject Warning Don t try to eject a CD DVD while the system is ac cessing it This may cause the system to crash Stop the disk first then eject it or press the stop button twice CD DVD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or any ob ject that may break and become lodged in the hole Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash A Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box
34. 5 2012 10 31 26 AM Configuring the Power Buttons 3 11 Power Management Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL ALT DEL key combination from almost any of the Win dows 8 interfaces Apps to bring up a full screen displaying Lock Switch User Log off 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 appears to display Sleep Shut down and Restart Figure 3 8 Ctrl Alt Delete Menu Sleep Shut down Restart To fully control all the power options including Hibernate mode go to the Power Options control panel and configure the power button sleep button and lid to per form the function selected 3 12 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Battery Information N A Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery L Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer s battery power Is dependent upon many factors including the pro yy saree battery is criti grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be cally low immediately taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from connect the AC DC power plan Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings see Figure Basis or save your work oth 3 3 on page 3 5 erwise the unsaved data will be lost when Click the battery ico
35. 9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure its plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on the external You havent installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the monitor have plugged in and powered Control Panel See Appendix C for instructions on installing and configuring on the video driver AAA AAA A lll AAA A ATA 7 8 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be heard or the volume The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume is very low Control Panel in the Windows notification area or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 to adjust The CD DVD cannot be read The CD DVD is dirty Clean i
36. AN Module 6 13 Modules amp Options Desktop Mode 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key Ef D key combination Click the wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar A list of available access points will appear Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Enter a network security key password if required and click Next You can choose to share or connect to devices or not Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point D ORESTES Mot connected ona tions are available MO ola ee Airplane mode EE de DE Jj off 0 aia Figure 6 11 Wi Fi Windows Desktop Networks Guest 2 Taskbar Notification ees RD113 DIR825 2 4GHZ Area WLAN rs E RD113 DIR855 2 4GHZ 6 Connection Open iy Guest Wi A Fi RD114 E CLEVO RD18 WRT300N2 RD113 DIR DIR Connected ll pda rd113 2 4GHz 50Mb Chamber 1 2 Disconnect Hidden network 6 14 Wireless LAN Module Modules amp Options Control Panel If you are in Category View do the following see over for Icon View 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click the Network and Internet control panel 3 Click Connect to a network q Cariral Piel Noper and imama i Contre Panel Horse Ty Network and Sharing Center P Tni ik glotti pnd Leste TTA Marie HE G eseutert ard ee Figure 6 12 e Network and morrer Of Connect to the N
37. Ba Computer ii Local Disk C y litem Library includes 2 locations 6 6 PC Camera Module 10 11 12 13 14 Modules amp Options A scroll arrow will appear on the left side of the screen after any pictures videos have been captured Click the arrows on either side of the screen to browse through the captured photos video and back to the Camera app Clicking on a captured photo will bring up an app bar with Crop and Delete buttons Crop Delete Figure 6 6 Crop amp Delete Buttons for Still Photos Use the handles to Crop any captured picture and click OK to save the changes made Click Delete to delete any captured photo note that no prompt will appear to confirm the delete Right click any captured video to bring up app bar with Trim and Delete buttons Tam Delete Figure 6 7 Trim amp Delete Buttons for Video Files Use the buttons at either end of the slider to adjust the video length and click OK to save the changes made PC Camera Module 6 7 Modules amp Options Reducing Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file After recording video check the video file size right click the file and select Properties and the remaining free space on your hard disk go to My Computer right click the hard disk and select Properties If necessary you can remove the recorded video fi
38. Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button 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 Use f You can use the OS s Power Options control Power Options Hardware and Sound in the Windows control panel to configure panel to set the power this feature button to send the sys tem into Stand by or Hi A bernate mode see your OS s documentation or Shut Down Configuring the Pow er Buttons on page 3 8 for details Sleep Note that you should always shut your com puter down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Power Menu in the Set C Shut down ax Unavailabh Restart tings menu in the Windows 8 Charms Bar This will help prevent hard disk or system E 1 SS Figure 3 1 problems If you want to add Hibernate Notifications Power Keyboard Power Men Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hi Settin e E Ga bernate Sleep to the Power Menu on Ban page 3 9 Change PC settings Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management Power Plans e The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You Resuming can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and See Tab
39. D E Right Click Desktop App Change the appearance of your display aste Paste shortcut Detect Graphics Properties Q SS You can right click the desktop and select Screen reso Display 1 Mobile PC Display lution O Figure d Resolution 1366 x 768 Recommended O 25 Graphics Options New gt Screen resolution EE Gadgets E Personalize Orientation Landscape v Use the dropbox to Avinas select the screen Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key 88 P Resolution O Make text and other items larger or smaller Figure 1 25 What display settings should choose Click Advanced settings Figure 1 25 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs Figure 1 25 Screen Resolution 1 32 Video Features Quick Start Guide oy To access the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile control panel 1 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 25 on page 1 32 in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win 2 ooch Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 26 on page 1 33 om Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click the icon BH in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu Graphics Properties Graphics Options d intel Exit Tray a Display Profiles a Intel Current Settings Save Graphics and Media Control Panel Moni
40. Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 2 1A 40W minimum This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 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 to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter in a humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes i ILA E A EE as 5 G t 3 a ZA D AR E r ef 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 Remember to periodically save your data as
41. OS screens pictured on 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 hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the ting up your system s original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set POS tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software W BIOS versions are sub and revision therefore There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you Beieneen no E E EE screens may appear are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could See Freen Gon cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service those pictured on these representative pages A O AE EIA Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Set up and restore the Pre vious Values with lt F2 gt or Optimized De faults with lt F3 gt UEFI Boot amp POST When UEFI Boot is en abled then the prompts to press F2 or F7 will not appear However you can still press F2 to enter the setup or F7 to choose the preferred boot device if you press the key immediately the system boots up
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43. Start screen and the foremost running app or the e Windows Desktop Display Charms menu Switch to the Windows Desktop and toggle show Desktop Switch to the Windows desktop and launch Windows Explorer with Computer displayed Display file Search When the Desktop app is running you can use the Menu Application key E on the key board to display the context menu as per a mouse right click In the Start screen this function is useful to quickly display the All Apps icon Table 1 2 Keyboard Shortcuts NDA Open the Settings charm Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide Function Hot Key Indicators The function keys Fl F12 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 applica tion only and not in the Start screen when the hot key utility is installed keys Function 1 Keys Function Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn F1 TouchPad Toggle i j Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle RE Airplane m mode on Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on En F11 Airplane Mode Toggle Airplane mode off Table 1 3 Function amp Hot Key Indicators 1 10 Function Hot Key Indicators Quick Start Guide oy Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application not in the Start screen press the Fn Esc ke
44. ailure occurs when work is saved only to memory then the work will be lost Hi bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery To add Hibernate to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 9 Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run a scheduled task Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than from Sleep or Hibernate Sleep Hibernate nA Shut down ax EIH Restart Jnavailable Notifications Power Keyboard Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Figure 3 4 Power Menu Power Management A Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 3 Power Options Define Power Buttons Configuring the Power Buttons The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed li
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46. 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 Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered T RI r Control Pare A Coreg Poel Seent Peer Cil Click to Show Hide Gm Ae uge Choose or customize a power plan F S 3 3 Requires paveword on wakeup A power plan is a collection of hardware aed system settings lie display bngk nert sleep lc that manages L2QUure ddi ti l EN Kat how your computer uses power Tell ons mort shout poes ple D PI Choose whet the power a 1 10Na bulir d Plans Aran pe the batery meter ower ans power plans mmm Banc recommend Change lan seg Amata balances performance veh energy sontmplisn on capable hardware Pivari inver Tanne ergy by reducir your computers performance duero possible Hide adicitional plans gh parform nte Changa plan sathegs Fica performance but may ise m re energy Personalisation Windowed Misbiily Lerze User Accounts Stren brightness dl Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Wake On LAN Support Windows 8 Wake On LAN is only supported from Sleep or Hibernate states in Windows 8 If you require your com put
47. art Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 and BIOS Utilities on page 5 I in the remainder of the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Non Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then A the information contained in the Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up Notes and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the boxes with the mark remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every above to find detailed in A thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You Sener Ge may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the ZE symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide oy Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 8 and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams have their o
48. ay Orientation Landscape Options Hastert Duplicate these displays Advanced settings Make text and other ite What display settings should choose Cancel e Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s e Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices e Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays 1s used C 10 Attaching Other Displays HDMI Audio Configuration 1 2 Intel Video Driver Controls HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video signals ei In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually volume Soe Nene configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below The sound volume level can be set using the vol Go to the Control Panel ume control in the Set Click Sound gt Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab tings menu in the Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some Charms Bar 3 cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings Configure Speakers Disable Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices About Software MIDI Synthesizer Figure C 9 Configure
49. c You can get a clearer uments objects and applications view of the gestures in f f f volved by clicking the You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties EE Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel each gesture item Click Mouse Hardware and Sound Click Device Settings tab and click Settings Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Synaptics Pointing Device v16 2 10 12 22s di Soroling Devices Pinch Zoom Enabled Name Rotating Yes Synaptics TouchPad V7 2 E Pointing D Buttons D Tapping 2 Application Gestures Select the gesture Pinch Zoom Rotating Three Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings gt Set tings left tree menu and click the Show Video button to see the demon stration video oe i Synaptics For more details on any of del the gestures see the help in the lower part of the Disable gt Disable intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing device is Steeet This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device A settings Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable Tray Icon features These include single inger pointing and scrolling options plus o h i o d multifinger gestures to manipulate documents objects and applications rl men
50. d If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process has been completed To obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer take into account the following e To achieve high speed transfer speeds both devices must support high speed data transfer i e both the computer and the Bluetooth compati ble device you are connecting to Check your Bluetooth compatible device s documentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer and for configuration information Problems and Possible Solutions 7 11 Troubleshooting 7 12 Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc SEENEN Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks REA TA Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the SD MMC WE slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or Port simultan
51. d may be set to send the computer in to a power saving state Click Choose what the power buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu vy f EP All Control Panel Items Power Options System Settings Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans Change settings that are currently unavailable j On battery When press the power button Sleep v Power and sleep buttons and lid settings LD Plugged in Sleep Q When press the sleep button Sleep v amp When close the lid Password protection on wakeup Sleep Sleep v Sleep Require a password recommended When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Don t require a password When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t locked 3 8 Configuring the Power Buttons 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 see page 7 20 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable Change settings that are currently unavailable Click Choose what the power buttons do Click to p
52. de of the screen in the black area to the right to switch between apps e Swipe slowly from the left Snap apps Perform the same action above more slowly to drag one app out and display it side by side with the app that was already on your screen 1 16 Windows 8 Touch Screen Controls Gestures Quick Start Guide Swipe from left and back Display running apps Slide your finger from the left and quickly drag it back towards the right to display a list of apps that are currently running Tap any app to switch to it Pull down from the top Close app Close any running app by starting at the top area of the screen and quickly pulling your finger about halfway down the screen Swipe down up All Apps menu Swiping the finger a little bit down from the top or up from the bottom of the Start screen will bring up the menu with the All Apps icon Tap the All Apps icon to access the apps Figure 1 9 Swipe Up and Tap Hold amp Release Desktop Right Click Swipe down on an item Select right click Swipe down on any tile in the Start screen to select it and bring up additional options Tap Hold amp Release Desktop right click Tap the Desktop hold until a square icon appears and then release to access the right click menu Windows 8 Touch Screen Controls Gestures 1 17 Quick Start Guide Touch Keyboard If you need to type on screen then the Touch Keyboard will pop up when required e g when you need to
53. degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD A A Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Power item in Settings in the Charms Bar use the Win dows Logo Key C key combination to access the Charms Bar in Windows 8 This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD 8 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In 1 4 System Startup Quick Start Guide oy 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 8 operating system is sup ported Note In order to run Windows 8 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a mini mum 1GB of system memory RAM a Windows 8 OS In order to run Windows 8 32 Bit without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM however if you are running Windows 8 64 bit your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory RAM Model Differences This notebook series includes different models that vary slightly in design style color and general appearance Not all the model variants colors configurations buttons etc are pictured in this manual Note that though your computer may loo
54. dvanced i A EE i Audio Setup for PC Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone 5 aw Camera Microphone NA High gefiaitio ay Defa Disable Microphone Boost Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices Properties Reac Right click Configure Set Default Properties Ta en PC Camera Module 6 3 Modules amp Options Figure 6 2 Camera App Bar Figure 6 3 Camera Options Camera App 1 Make sure the camera is powered on use the Fn F10 key combination to toggle power to the camera module 2 Click the Camera app icon in the Start screen to run the Camera app 3 The camera interface is a translucent app bar with three buttons Cam ra options Timer Video mode e Camera options Click this button to open a window with three main options A Camera options Camera Options Pra ROTO resolution Resolution determined by the Ue IR G camera spec Aucho device Audio device select micro Microphone VIA High Definitio w phone to use Video Stabilization Off D Video Stabilization a toggle based on spec of the camera AAA A IA E AA 6 4 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options You can also click on More to adjust Brightness Contrast and Flicker if you find that the video screen in the camera program is flickering you can try to A adjust the setting here Eliminating Screen Flicker More options If you find that the video
55. e 3 6 Display Switch Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the E P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode see page C 8 Time Zone Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture TouchPad PC Camera Y Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module s power status A crossed out icon will appear over the top left of the icon 8 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 2 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock A A amp Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode B 4 Control Center Intel Video Driver Controls Appendix C Intel Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page 1 31 a DVMT Notes Intel Video Driver Installation EE Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Enel Video DVMT is not user con figurable 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive DVMT will not function 2 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes In MS DOS DOS uses 3 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next SE 4 Click Finish to restart the comput
56. e it is disconnected from any external power sup remove the hard disk plies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter RAM optical device etc for any reason please contact your distributor supplier for further information Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Vill 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 e 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 e Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information IX Preface Battery Precautions e Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer e Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on e 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
57. ed Apps hover over the top left of the screen and then move the mouse down along the left side of the screen to display the list When the Desktop app 1s running you can right click the lower left hot corner or use the Windows Logo Key S X key combination to bring up an advanced context menu of useful features such as Control Panel Programs and Features Power Op tions Task Manager Search Windows Explorer Command Prompt Device Man ager and Network Connections etc Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Programs and Feature Mabikty Center Porer Oplions Event Viewer Gate Device Manager Disk Management Computer Mantagment Command Eros d Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Control Panel Command Pror drain KL e Zack Manager ef i File Explorer it P Bum ep gt EA a a 4 Desktop e to the bottom left of tt eh Figure 1 16 Advanced Context Menu Right Click lower left hot corner 1 24 Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide ei Windows 8 Charms Bar The right side of the screen displays the Windows 8 Charms Bar The Charms Bar contains the Search Share Start Devices and Settings menus To access up the Charms Bar move the curso
58. enei Keen y pretest 7 Internet Control Panel Network and Sharing Ce ter Network A Internet View network status and tasks Connect to a network ha D Connect to the Internet View network computers and devices eg View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options A list of available access points will appear Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Enter a network security key password if required and click Next You can choose to share or connect to devices or not Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point SS aad ae Wireless LAN Module 6 15 Modules amp Options If you are in Icon View do the following 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Change Adapter Settings 4 Double click Wi Fi Figure 6 13 d Network and Y Cong Sharing Center ES lt Net Network Co v O Search Network Conn Control Panel Home Control Panel Organize Connect To Disable this network device Change adapter settings AL Bluetooth Network Connection AL Ethernet Change advanced sharing ME Not connected sae Network cable unplugged settings x 3 Bluetooth Device Personal Area 3 GH Realtek PCle GBE Family Controller Kx 7 Not connected e d Ia afl Intel R Centrino R Wireless N 22 3 items 1 item selected A list of available access points will ap
59. eous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio video connector interface for Hom transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or AE Flat Panel Display etc as a display device by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to O a reduced level before connecting to this jack A 2 Interface Ports Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks NL 0 A Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A RJ B LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port aa Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low pes peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals ES such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you
60. er l Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much system memory RAM as needed up to 1 7GB to the video system the video driver must be in stalled DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating sys tem Intel Video Driver Installation C 1 Intel Video Driver Controls Figure C 1 Start Screen Intel G amp M Control Panel Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel To access the control panel see below and overleaf 1 Click the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel icon in the Start screen see over C 2 Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Intel Video Driver Controls OR 2 Right click the Desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 3 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button 5 Double click the Intel R G amp M control panel in the Windows Control Panel Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Monitor Color Management El intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel Intel Graphics and Media intel Control Panel Current Settings Display Built in Display e Advanced Mode Display Built n Displa y Resolution 1366 x 768 Refresh Rate epp Hz Display Color Depth 32 Bit General Settings M
61. er to wake up from network activity in Win dows 8 then make sure that the computer is ei ther in Sleep or Hiber nate Wake On LAN is not supported from Shut down states in Win dows 8 Power Saving States You can use power saving states to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off Win 7 uses the Sleep Hibernate and Shut Down power saving states Sleep In Sleep all of your work settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted To add Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 9 3 6 Power Saving States 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 f
62. er 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 The icon will also show when you have used the Fn key combination to turn battery charging off te Brightness GQ The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn F8 F9 key combinations or use the Fn F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight press any key to turn it on again Note that screen brightness 1s also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 2 Volume a The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F3 key combination to mute the volume Power Conservation This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period of inactivity see Power Conservation Modes on page 3 11 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button Performance as i E Control Center B 3 Control Center Sleep Geh Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate gt or Sleep buttons and click either button to have the computer enter the appropriate power saving mode see Power Saving States on pag
63. ered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vent s fan intake s outlet s to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan intake s outlet s while the computer is in use XII 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 1s very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can I
64. ers Notifications Search Share General Privacy Devices Ease of Access Sync your settings Airplane mode Turn this on to stop wireless communication Off Wireless devices Mobile broadband On 9 Figure 6 18 On cp PC Settings iil Wireless Mobile broadband hardware Chunghwa Telecom Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 23 Modules amp Options To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key S D key combination 2 Click the notification area of the taskbar click the Bluetooth icon and click Open Settings 3 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 4 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Options COM Ports Hardware Shared Discowery Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer A To protect your privacy select this check box only when you want a Bluetooth device to find this computer Notfications Figure 6 l 9 wi Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetooth Settings wi Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area Restore Defaults Cancel 6 24 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
65. ery 0 Low battery action Power Optio ns Plugged in 0 os a Advanced Settings E Critical battery level lugged in Do nothing On battery 1 E Reserve battery level Batte ry Plugged in 1 On battery 0 Low battery notification Plugged in 0 m lma haton artinn co ATI Granhice Dawar Coettinnc Restore plan defaults Restore plan defaults OK Cancel Aon OK Cancel e e Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 1 e Low battery action Do Nothing e Critical battery action On battery Shut Down e Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Battery Information 3 19 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 3 20 Battery Information Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op erating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system com ponents won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system ins
66. etherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in off mode or standby mode e Standby Mode lt 2W e Off Mode lt 0 5W 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 The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number 0560 after the CE mark The CE Marking is not a quality mark Foremost it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of a product Secondl
67. f an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate XIII Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits 1s important 1f 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 The following are some tips to reduce the strain e Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use achair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XIV Preface Lighti
68. fications Intel Celeron 1037U Processor 1 80 GHz 2MB L3 Cache 1600MHz FSB TDP 17W 22nm 22 Nanometer Process Technology Intel Celeron 1017U Processor 1 60 GHz 2MB L3 Cache amp 1600MHz FSB TDP 17W 22nm 22 Nanometer Process Technology Intel NM70 Express Chipset Dual Channel DDRIII DDR3 Two 204 Pin SO DIMM socket supporting DDR3 1333MHz 1600MHz real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable up to 16GB using 2GB 4GB 8GB SO DIMM Modules 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Panel Thickness 3 6mm D 2 Specifications For Touch Screen Model B Only 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Panel Thickness 3 6mm Multi Touch Screen Intel HD Graphics GPU is Dependent on Processor Dynamic Frequency Intel DVMT Shared Memory Architecture up to 1748MB Microsoft DirectX 11 Compatible One Changeable 9 5 mm h Super Multi Optical Device Drive with SATA Interface Factory Option One Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h HDD with SATA Serial Interface High Definition Audio Interface Built In Microphone 2 Built In Speakers A4 Size Isolated Keyboard Built in TouchPad with Multi Gesture and Scrolling Functionality Three USB 2 0 Ports One HDMI Out Port One External Monitor Port One Headphone Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC in Jack Embedded Multi In 1 Card Reader MMC RS MM SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC
69. ions 1 This device may not cause interference And 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IV Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 2 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 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 1 2 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 Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC
70. it supports high speed data transfer Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 19 Modules amp Options Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation E Note this driver is required only for the Intel combo Bluetooth and WLAN module High Speed Bluetooth only Data Transfer i i l 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device OTE Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive less LAN amp Bluetooth module supports high 2 Click Option Drivers button speed data transfer How 3 Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes ever to achieve such A Click Next gt Next transter Ge both 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next GE 6 Click Next gt Finish 7 high speed data trans f SS i See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 on page 6 21 for configu ration instructions To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on Check your Bluetooth compatible device s doc umentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer 6 20 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules amp Options Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 You can configure a Bluetooth connection as below however make sure the Blue tooth module is turned on and not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Desktop Mode 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the App or use the Windows logo key EH
71. ity Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc SATA Mode AHCI Mode Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities SATA Mode Advanced Menu You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in IDE native compati SATA Mode ble AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface modes from this menu The Selection SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system and after you l have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar If you have installed the Windows operating system with either IDE Boot Logo Advanced Menu IA Use this menu item to enable disable 1f you have not enabled UEFI Boot the Boot Se E Logo screen at system startup If you disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 s SC EE pone G KN Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen however you can still press Wilccee ie ieee these keys while the boot screen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Windows OS Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc A Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine
72. k slightly different from that pictured throughout this manual all ports jacks and general func tions are the same for all the design styles see Specifications on page D I for further details Model B com puters feature a Multi Touch screen System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide o System Map LCD Panel Open LCD Panel Open 2 4 3 mb Built in PC Camera Optional 2 PC Camera LED 3 Built In Microphone 4 LCD 5 Power Button 6 Keyboard 7 Touchpad amp Buttons Table1 3 on page 1 10 Touchpad valid operational area Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines indicated on the right 1 6 System Map LCD Panel Open Quick Start Guide Si LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer eon coer aie O Orange DC Power is Plugged In Dd The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged o Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Battery Battery Charging has been Disabled has been Disabled Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN amp Bluetooth Modules are OFF Table 1 1 LED Indicators LED Indicators 1 7 D Quick Start Guide d Other Keyboards If your keyboard is dam aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB ke
73. l Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on A 2 Goto the Screen resolution control panel see page 7 32 in the Desktop app Function Key 3 Click the Detect button Combination 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays You can use the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the display op t All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution tions e Notebook Only e External Display Only e Notebook External Display Change the appearance of your display Identify Make sure you give the displays enough time to Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors refresh Resolution 1280 x 768 v Orientation Landscape v Figure C 7 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays Multiple displays Duplicate these displays This is currently your main display Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key EY P Make text and other items larger or smaller d What display settings should choose Cancel Attaching Other Displays C 9 Intel Video Driver Controls 5 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu p BR AllControlPanelltems Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Fig ure C 8 6 Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors Screen Resolution Resolution 1280x768 v M u ti p e D i S p
74. le to a removable medium e g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows 8 system requires a minimum of 16GB 32 bit or 20GB 64 bit of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system prob lems it is recommended that you move any large sized captured video file to a loca tion other than the C drive or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution Output Size 1 Run the Camera app 2 Click the Video resolution dropbox and select a lower resolution size in order to reduce the captured file size 3 Note that reducing video resolution will affect the video quality 6 8 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Wireless LAN Module yk If you have included an Intel or 3rd Party WLAN module in your purchase option ae Wireless Device make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before in Operation Aboard stalling the driver Aircraft Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 The use of any portable electronic transmission i devi board aircraft Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN eee can amp Bluetooth Combo modules Make sure the WLAN amp Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Wireless LAN Module 6 9 Modules amp Options 3rd Party 802 11b g n
75. le3 1 on t dth t r into SI ft iod ofi E ee nn o send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity El Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac from a power saving i i i state cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Password 7 T 2 a AI Cinni pt Riri e Poi Dli pr pa Pia Seg Advanced settings Wey Tash Help It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Change settings for the plan Balanced Select the power plan that you want to customize and gt va Y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power j On Battery BW Change settings that are currently unavailable heeds the Hiro and dpi wt Pa po wand pour i mp Bo ir O Den the dopler mante ut E mira ta Balanced Active v KI Tern off Ge dipolo y AE Balanced Require a password on wakeup Pot the compete to seen mea r On battery Yes Fig ure 3 S Z Adjust plan bighine F Plugged in Yes Power Plan o Hard disk Internet Explorer Ad van ced Setti n g S Desktop background settings eee ee 7 Wireless Adapter Settings Sleep o USR settinns Restore plan defaults Ook Coma 3 4 Power Plans 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
76. lling the driver A Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed 6 18 Bluetooth 8 WLAN Combo Module Modules amp Options 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation Note this driver is required for the 3rd Party combo Bluetooth and WLAN module A Bluetooth V4 0 only High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device The Combination Wire Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive less LAN amp Bluetooth 2 Click Option Drivers button module supports high 3 Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes as USNR I SIGN ever to achieve such 4 Click Next transfer speeds both de 5 Click Finish to restart the computer vices must support 6 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 on page 6 21 for configu high speed data trans ration instructions fer To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on Check your Bluetooth compatible device s doc umentation to confirm
77. more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 7 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions 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 Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED power indicator _ UL is Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up blinking orange immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a pe
78. n AJO in the notification area to see the current battery level and He pane ed steel charge status You can toggle battery charging on off by using the Fn equals sign key combination Lea Fully charged 100 ener Select the power plan that you want to customize and Y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Select a power pla ni D Change settings that are currently unavailable E Balanced Active v Balanced Display A Figure 3 9 T Power saver Multimedia settings 3 Battery Battery Icon Critical battery action ees e E Low battery level Notification Area amp Ka g On battery 10 j Less Adjust screen brightne Plugged in 10 B attery Advanced More power options E Critical battery level On battery 5 Setti n g S Pluaned in 5 gt Restore plan defaults Cancel Battery Information 3 13 Power Management Conserving Battery Power E e Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that Windows Mobility this may have an affect on computer performance Center s Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD The Windows Mobility brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information Y e Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are e Reduce the amount of time
79. n tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code 4 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer General DVD Region Volumes Driver Details e Region 1 USA amp Canada e Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt e Region 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong Figure 2 2 DVD Region Codes Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a regionalized DVD on your computer you must set your DVD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even f you reinstall Windows or move your DVD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK United Arab Emirates e Region 4 South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City k e Region 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa e Region 6 China Current Region Not Selected New Region
80. n checking for the updates stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject Click Install updates button to install the the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc updates Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in and then reinsert it or double click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers button to ac cess the optional driver menu AA IA ee i Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Windows Experience Index After the drivers are installed follow this procedure to ensure an accurate rating from the Windows Experi ence Index make sure the AC DC adapter is plugged in 1 Go to the Control Panel Click Performance Information and Tools System and Security gt System gt Windows Experience Index 3 Click Rate this computer Refresh Now Re run the assessment 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro cedures for any modules included in your purchase op tion x Figure 4 3 Drivers Installer Options Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Blue tooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 4 8 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities ye Overview BIOS Screens Note that the BI
81. ng Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light s Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions e Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time e Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long e Rotate desktop background images every few days e Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use LCD Electro Plated Logos Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro plated logo the logo 1s covered by a protective adhesive Due to general wear and tear this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges Be careful when handling the computer in this case and avoid touching the raised LCD electro plated logo Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport If any
82. ng but differ in their vertical scrolling function in most tons scrolling see sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your prefer E EE ences Some Touchpads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the Touchpad to scroll the window Other versions require tapping holding down the finger at the top right or bottom right of the Touchpad to scroll the window s Porters Porter Options Whee erdware 8 Device Stings Vertical Scrolling S Roll the wheel one notch to scroll Left Right Primary Click Normal Select F Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Menu Special Drag One screen at a time Horizontal Scrolling CH Tilt the wheel to scroll the following number i of characters at a time Double Click Speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting 3 l Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Figure 2 4 Mouse Properties L o IL ccs Touchpad and Buttons Mouse 2 7 Features amp Components Gestures and Device Settings A The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac Show Video tion on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate do
83. o call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow p next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command 5 4 The Setup Utility BIOS Utilities Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc System Date Figure 5 2 Main Menu System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system Ge midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes AA EEE a a ee ee ed Main Menu 5 5 BIOS Utilities SATA Port Main Menu The menu here shows the configuration of an optical Device HDD on the comput er s SATA Ports CPU Information System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision This item contains information on the BIOS version etc and is not user configu rable 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Util
84. ollow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer an S Removal Warning Do not remove any cover s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your war ranty Please contact your distributor supplier for information XI Preface Travel Considerations Packing 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 Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared GE lt Kg ND NANS AS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely pow
85. on op 5 You can switch the Primary Secondary Display from the menu tions D General Settings inte Display Profiles Intel Current Settings Click General Settings ora pas to access settings the rare MoC E options for any attached EE Augen SES display Display Soano BREA Ee See Extended Desktop ua ASA D r Q f e Figure C 4 E Display gt Multiple ae Displays Clone Power Options and Support AA AA PT A A E A A A II A A A EA C 6 Attaching Other Displays Intel Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Desktop Attach your external display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on Go to the Intel R G amp M control panel and click Display gt Multiple Displays Click Operating Mode and select Extended Desktop from the menu Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change E Click the appropriate monitor ln martes icon and drag it to match the nte gt Gg Graphics and Media mate A A physical arrangement you Control Panel orcas Y wish to use e g the second Primary Display Digital Television AIO PC v ary display may be extended Advanced Mode Display YES left right above below e Second Display Built in Display h General settings Sl primary display Multiple Displays Positioning Color Enhancement pe ES Click General Settings to onitor etongs 8 make any adjustments re quired 3D Media Digital Television AIO PC Power
86. ons Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness e Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 7 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e 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 e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer
87. ontrol Panel 2 Click on User Accounts and then click on Change User Account Control settings or click System and Security and click Change User Account Control Settings under Action Center 3 Ifthe slider is in the Never notify position then the UAC is disabled 4 To enable or turn on the UAC move the slider to Always notify or Notify me when apps try to make changes to my computer default position and then click OK Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer aer Grrpomt Cordrol help preveni peterdialy harmivl pena iorn making changes ta your Computer Fell ane teste bau r Arr ou Coola y ane Figure 1 29 User Account Control 1 36 Running Apps Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components a Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical CD DVD Device e Multi In 1 Card Reader e Touchpad and Buttons Mouse e Audio Features B r a eee Overview 2 1 Features amp Components y Hard Disk Drive 4 A Bottom Cover The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be Removal Warning taken out to accommodate other serial SATA hard disk drives see Storage on page D 2 for specification information however you will need to contact your dis TD tributor supplier to do this in order to avoid violating the terms of your warranty er s and or
88. ouch screen Click the All Apps icon and click Control Panel Control Panel K A AD O D n CA wei se e a ci Ei PO l All apps Figure 1 22 All Apps Control Panel 1 28 Windows 8 Control Panel Quick Start Guide oO e Right click the lower left hot corner to bring up the menu and select Control Panel see Figure 1 16 on page 1 24 A Keyboard Shortcut to Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control Panel Press the Windows logo key Hy and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Alternatively press the Windows logo key a and R to bring up the Run dialog box and then type Control Panel and press Enter to access the Control Panel Windows 8 Control Panel 1 29 Quick Start Guide Windows 8 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task bar In Windows 8 the taskbar is accessed from the Desktop application If you are in the Start screen you will need to click the Desktop app to switch to the Desktop The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the desktop screen and you can see the notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the Control Panels and applications referred to during the course of this manual can be accessed from here pa i 215 PM A vam Figure 1 23 Desktop Taskbar Y ou can pin
89. p Components OV a y ege 2 1 Hand DISCS econ 2 2 di CD DVD DEVICE APR UU nn Ea 2 3 TACT EE 2 3 Iris EI AA o A AA 2 4 ENEE tte 2 5 TN Eegen 2 6 Tou mpa and Buon e 2 7 Gestutes ama Device EENHEETEN 2 8 Ree BEE 2 12 Power Management OV ee 3 1 Me E 3 2 ACIDE ACID ege 3 2 DA ege 3 2 iia EE Ee 3 3 Power A e E A e A 3 4 Es dee 3 6 A sy E A 3 6 A o II o UA 3 7 Preface el tee EE 3 7 Comites the Power Buttons enn ci cas 3 8 e RE e cs coi aioioiios 3 10 POWT Conservation ele ree eee die bcdd 3 11 APP e E E IA 3 13 O A en E secon 3 13 Conservas Bator POWO esas 3 14 A A PI o PO un II 3 15 NOW E 3 15 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter oocccccccnnnnnocncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 3 15 Use of Fn to Enable Disable Battery Charging oooonnccnnnnccccnnnoonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannoss 3 16 Proper handling or the tege 3 16 O A o A A UU TU 3 17 Drivers amp Utilities Wal COAST acepciones osado ede abia 4 1 Module Diver Installation ci 4 1 Dis e E 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers ccccccnnnononncnnnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonncnnnnnononnnnnnnnncnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnss 4 4 MSC rw d Ee E 4 5 WIO secu e EE 4 5 ING yt Eege cles FOUN WE 4 5 XX Preface Driver Installation Procedure ccc ccc ceccseccssccssccncccnccesccesccesceuscenscesccesscessescesseesceuscescesccesccesseusceuseencs 4 6 A PP A e E O VO UE TT 4 6 A E EE 4 6 E
90. pear Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Enter a network security key password if required and click Next You can choose to share or connect to devices or not Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point OPNP 6 16 Wireless LAN Module Modules amp Options Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon a to access the network menu D o GE No display G F 71 remaining all Connected A A Papa Balanced E Connect display Volume Battery Status Wireless Network External Display Fi gure 6 14 gt 37 lt L F Windows Mobility Lie GM Not presenting Center C amene men Sync Center Presentation Settings Wireless LAN Module 6 17 Modules amp Options Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth module either Intel or 3rd Party then install the driver as instructed overleaf Make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before in sta
91. phone and Stereo Mix External Jack D Lal speaker yA Microphone fJ_Stereo Mix st Volume _ KE Mute we Default Device WM DC Been e XE Speaker Output Mute hi we Expert Mode Note that to adjust the Left amp Right volume balance independently click the Sync Left and Right Volume icon it should be faded and adjust the slider as required x D Figure 2 12 VIA HD Audio Deck Expert Mode Audio Features 2 13 Features amp Components 2 14 Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management gt Overview OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system This chapter covers operating system For more information it is best to refer to the user s manual of your operat ing system e The Power Sources e Turning On the Computer e Power Plans e Power Saving States e Configuring the Power Buttons e Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications A AAA A AA AAA AAA ASES AAA Overview 3 1
92. possibly result in fire e If you do not use the battery for an extended period then remove the battery from the computer for storage e Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode e Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel e Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded e Keep the battery away from metal appliances e Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery e Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply and then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids If the computer does not work normally when you f
93. r 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 EE C key combination Move the mouse to the top lower right icons to activate the Charms Bar Start RD751 a Move the mouse over a Charms Bar icon to activate the menu Figure 1 17 Start Screen with Charms Bar Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 25 Quick Start Guide Charms Bar Items Search Jo You can search for any file application Apps and control panel settings with instantaneous results Share re This button is used to share information with people via mail or social networks Start EE Click to bring up the Start Menu the same function as pressing the Windows Logo Key or click ing the bottom left of the screen Devices Cal Click this button to change connected peripheral device settings e g an external display Settings fei This button gives instant access to the computer settings such as Network Audio Notifica tions Power and Keyboard click Change PC Settings to activate the PC Settings menu A y la ei Kei Charms Bar TouchPad Access Lin gai bbe d Lima ll To quick access the Charms Bar using the TouchPad 1 Place your finger off the TouchPad slightly to the right of the Miotmozboms pad resting on the computer 2 Move your finger across to the left on to the TouchPad 3 The Charms Ba
94. r will then pop up Change 4 sotiings Figure 1 18 Settings Menu 1 26 Windows 8 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide Windows 8 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 8 e Click Search in the Windows Charms Bar see previous page and the search pane will pop out Type Control Panel and select it from the results to the left Figure 1 19 Search Control Panel e Click on Computer you may need to pin Computer to the Start screen in the Start screen click on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ribbon ay gt 3 Es Properties Open Rename Access Map network Add a network media drive location Location Network al mp 8 Downloads gt 45 3 GB free of 58 5 GB El s C 270 GB free of 406 GB E Recent places a Phoma eee kl Poe eee Cb ee ee rea Figure 1 20 Open Control Panel Computer Windows 8 Control Panel 1 27 D Quick Start Guide e When in the Desktop app this does not apply to the Start screen click on Settings in the Windows Charms Bar and select Control Panel from the menu Settings Control Panel Personalization Figure 1 21 Settings Charms Bar Desktop App Only e Right click on a blank area of the Start screen or swipe a finger from the top or bottom of the t
95. ripheral device USB device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure than expected the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination on page 3 12 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device USB device is consuming a lot of power Turn off remove the unused device to save power SSS E IA U ee a ere ees A ATAN EEN Problems and Possible Solutions 7 7 Troubleshooting The computer feels too hot Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 15 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before puiting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on ina travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F
96. ronic transmission devices aboard aircraft e PC Camera Module is usually prohibited e Wireless LAN Module Make sure the WLAN amp e Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see AAA a AE Overview 6 1 Modules amp Options PC Camera Module When the PC Camera application is run the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in red see Figure 1 2 on page 1 6 Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows 8 to take pictures and capture video Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Hot Key Indicators on page I 10 to tog gle power to the PC Camera module BEER 6 2 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options PC Camera Audio Setup If you want to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Recording tab 3 Right click hold and release Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 4 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 5 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 6 Click OK and close the control panels Figure 6 1 ecording Sounds Communicati General Li Levels MicArray A
97. screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may vio late the terms of your warranty If you need to replace remove the hard disk for any reason please con tact your distributor sup plier for further information 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de 4 vice will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page D 2 The Sound Volume optical device 1s usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device 1f Adjustment properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 How high the sound vol ume can be set depends Loading Discs on the setting of the vol ume control within Win To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto dows Click the Volume the disc tray with label side facing up use Just enough force for the disc to click onto f icon on the notification the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you area to check the setting see Audio Features are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed on page 2 12 or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole 6 to open the tray Figure 2 1 Optical Device
98. staller menu below ers button to access the Optional driver menu 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them RS SEENEN Ce 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following axobile en putin pages Me N O Se e Y Drivers Installer gt gt ORT S Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 4 2 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities ma ez Table 4 l Driver Installation All drivers provided are for Windows 8 Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules SS AAA ee A AA EA A Driver Installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Manual Driver Installation Click Browse CD DVD button in the Drivers Install er application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 7 for instructions Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS
99. such wear and tear develops contact your distributor supplier XV XVI Preface Contents EE ee I EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement oooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnocnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnananinnss II AAA o o EA IV PCC RP Radiation EXposute Statement sessirnir enori nn n n ENE EE V listuctons lor Care and e E E VI POW Cl O ee VI ee IX Bator e A NET ON XI ee EE XI MEA e CR XII Quick Start Guide A PAI cn A E eee EOT 1 1 PP EE 1 2 Besinnerts and Non Adyanced BT messi io nata dada 1 2 A coli A e e E ro RO E on IA 1 2 KE ET WEE 1 3 POY SB 10 a E E E 1 4 Dd SON Ce ae 1 5 Model Bere c ES ia 1 5 Preface Systeme Map LCD Ane AAPP POE PE O EE 1 6 LED VGC AGO ee 1 7 Gi MAA O PI 1 8 Leer et E 1 9 Punic Om FOLIC y TOSCA ei 1 10 COMO MC CINCH anaconda peace 1 11 System Maps Front Lich VAC WS corso tito rici 1 12 System Map to Mt Rear VIEWS ee Ee 1 13 Dy ste a Map BOON VOW eege EE 1 15 Windows 5 Touch Screen Controls Gestures curas ia ista 1 16 di AA o II 1 18 Windows e 1 20 Windows Start Screen amp Desktop interior ci ironia alisar 1 21 WY Wis E E E EE 1 25 KN Arel E ee NET E 1 27 EE RASkDar eege 1 30 Kaf CAS antro 1 31 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar oooooonnnnnnncccccnnnnnocnnnnnnnnnnononannnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 1 31 POWer ODON eene 1 34 IMD o AAA e O LE GE EE 1 34 A o E E k susan ctanglee to cous acdeauh panes 1 35 XVIII Preface Features am
100. t BEFORE attempt ing to play audio video sources through the device To play audio sources through your external display s TV or LCD speakers you will need to go to the audio configuration control panel on the display and configure the audio input accordingly see your display device manual HDMI Video Configuration 1 2 3 HDMI Audio Configuration C 13 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 6 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual You can now play video audio sources through your external display Es Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc from any attached DVD de vice you will need to consult the applica tion s documentation to see the appropriate audio configuration the application must support digital to ana log translation Intel Video Driver Controls C 14 Specifications Appendix D Specifications E 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 Specifications D 1 Speci
101. t with a CD DVD cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc there is a disc in the tray using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional be changed Codes on page 2 5 Unwelcome numbers appear when Num Lock is turned ON see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 typing Problems and Possible Solutions 7 9 Troubleshooting am sliding my finger up and down on the There are different Touchpad versions available on this computer and this right side of the Touchpad to scroll a version requires tapping holding to scroll Either tap repeatedly or hold the Window and the Touchpad does not finger down at the top or bottom right of the Touchpad depending on the respond scrolling direction required to scroll the window SE Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work 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 F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes
102. tallation Instead you need to manually install some system re quired drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc contains the drivers and util ities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 I on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN and Combination Blue tooth amp WLAN modules are provided in Modules amp Options on page 6 I Drivers amp Utilities AS L A Driver Installation amp Power When installing driv ers make sure your computer is powered by the AC DC adapter connected to a work ing power source Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the instal lation procedure and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the sys tem to shut down and cause system problems note that there is no safety issue involved here and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual this order which is the same as that listed in the disc and click Install Drivers button or Option Driv Drivers In
103. tor Color Management E Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel Intel Graphics and Media intel mu Graphics and Mata C t GE intel SA Mol Panel ontro ane Wa Display Built in Display Advanced Mode Built4n Display Resolution 1366 x 768 Display Color Depth 32 Bit pr General Settings Multiple Displays Refresh Rate 60p Hz Color Enhancement 217 PM Ka B D Obes Bu ke i E i gt 42 11 2012 Custom Resolutions Rotation Rotate To Normal Monitor TV Settings Scaling Maintain Display Scaling 3D Media Show Tray Icon Power Graphics Properties Options and Support Figure 1 26 Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Control Panel Video Features 1 33 Quick Start Guide Power Options Power Options Hardware and Sound can be accessed from the Control Panel The Power Menu item in Set tings in the Charms Bar in Windows 8 may be used to Shut down or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 9 Shut Down Restart or Sleep 1 Goto the Charms Bar and click Settings 2 Click Power 0 3 Select Sleep Shut Down or Restart Sleep C Shut down ax WEEE Restart Notifications Power Keyboard Change PC settings Figure 1 27 Power Settings 1 34 Power Options Quick Start Guide oy Running Apps To run apps in Windows 8 you will need to check that the Screen Resolution and User Account Control Set
104. ttery display Change when the computer Hide additional plans a sierp gt Figure 3 12 High performance Change plan settings Fevors performance Out may use more energy Change Plan Power ne Change pian eng S Saver energy by reducing your computer performarxe where possible Settings Change EECH Windows Moby Center Advanced Power Vier Accounts Sereen bnghtnese O Settings iO Power Opticos Esa Plan Setings Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose the sleep and daplay sein that you want your computer be ise J On bettery FP Piuaard in O Dim the elit Heer Hp er EI Tum cf ug displge Newer Beyer Pit th compares Lo sleep Hers Pee je Adjuct plin baghtness a o 3 18 Battery Information Power Management 6 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options 7 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Advanced settings Advanced settings then choose settings that reflect how you want your then choose settings that reflect how you want your Y Select the power plan that you want to customize and Y Select the power plan that you want to customize and computer to manage power computer to manage power Discharge Battery Active Discharge Battery Active E Critical battery action Plugged in 1 On battery Shut down E Low battery notification TEA Do nothing Y On battery Off Figure 3 13 E Low battery level Plugged in Off S On batt
105. type in an internet URL address in Internet Explorer When the Touch Keyboard is displayed you have several dis play input options and these can be accessed from the icon E CG at the bottom right of the keyboard To access the Touch Keyboard from the Desktop app click tap the keyboard icon in the taskbar E Touch Keyboard Desktop app taskbar Icon i Bz d Ch amp 123 Ctrl Select Keyboard or Writing Pad Input Figure 1 10 Touch Keyboard 1 18 Touch Keyboard Quick Start Guide The Touch Keyboard allows you to input text without the use of an actual keyboard and you can use writing pad to write continuously or one character at a time or touch keyboard to input text Use the Help menu for further information E cla 81123 Ctrl e EJ Splitting Conmecting Deleting This is a test Figure 1 11 Touch Keyboard Writing Pad Input amp Help Touch Keyboard 1 19 Quick Start Guide Windows Control Panel Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel In Windows 8 right click the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu or use the Windows Logo Key S X key combination and select Control Panel A P E C i SS Settings La q Programs and Features s Bime amm e d Mobility Center y dange See II IO Parie Event Viewer l System a Device Manager PMorodalizatio Disk Management Computer Management Promo Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin
106. u WINGOW Remove tray icon from taskbar H ed z ES Using the Properties Window Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of descriptions and y z settings for that feature Some features have several pages of settings Animated tray icon in taskbar E 4 20PM Click on the plus sign next to a feature to see all its related pages The y wm settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree Information about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear Figu re 2 5 www synaptics com here in this information box You can use the scroll barto view the y Mouse Properties pen Se T Device Settings 2 8 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Features amp Components Disabling the Touchpad If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason e g you may find that when us ing the computer s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it you can do so by using Fn F1 key combination You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device e g a USB mouse is attached 1 Se 3 Go to the Mouse Properties control panel Click to select Device Settings tab Click to place a tick in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached tickbox Click OK to save the setting Enabled Name Ed Synaptics TouchPad
107. ually indicate there 1s something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized distributor supplier as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the E7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system 1s processing the request for boot options Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Setup Utility 5 3 BIOS Utilities A Setup Menus The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computer s menus will indicate the configura tion appropriate for your model and options Figure 5 1 Navigation Menu 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 new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang es to Setup Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of the screen If these tools are confusing press F1 t
108. ultiple Displays Refresh Rate 60p Hz Color Enhancement Figure C 2 Custom Resolutions Rotation Rotate To Normal Monitor TV Settings Intel G amp M Scaling Maintain Display Scaling a Control Panel Rotation Rotate To Normal Scaling Maintain Display Scaling Media Power Show Tray Icggp SU Graphics Properties Ip Options and Support Intel Graphics 8 Media Control Panel C 3 Intel Video Driver Controls You may make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate A menu tab on the left of the menu and adjusting the settings on the right Options amp Support ay en intel gt d gt Leer Option rites FR chou c Graphics and Media e Click Options amp Sup ei SS Control Pane port and select an item emer a E EE rengen _ Fr a a from the sub menu to Spee EES bring up the help and support topics You will need to be con nected to the Internet to access the key resource links Ophir and Support Multiple Display Mein Froe fing Ery Te peur wl Fre At least one other dis Graphics and Media tte M le cuna marcos BE play must be attached in abet rra e z ees order to view multiple SR ng ae display selection op z SS tions fous Ta 180 Degrees AAA Butte SR Deene AA rar Den and Support ER DI lent ey Maraga Figure C 3 Intel G amp M Control Panel Tabs inire mation Center Opbiora and Support
109. 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 3 Save and close all files and applications 4 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never Pe Power Options Edit Plan Settings Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use j On battery LW Plugged in Figure 3 _ 1 Dim iie display em Power Plan Create 9 Turn off the display Put the computer to sleep Adjust plan brightness o Battery Information 3 17 Power Management 5 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings T RW Contre Pane AS Corerol Panel teens Power Options Control Panel Home Choose or customize a power plan Requires password on wabeup A power plan d collection of hardware and system settings ke display bnghtness sleep enc that menages how your computer uses power Tell mer more shout power plans Choo what the power huttom de Plans shown om the battery meter Choose what closing the hd Balanced recommended Change plan settings due Autemnata elly balance performance ath energy Consumphon on capable hardware Createt a power plan Kl Choose when to turn off the Dacharge Ba
110. use the power supply which comes with the device Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks Control Center Appendix B Control Center Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod ules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or hold the mouse button down and move the slider where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 8 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen 12 5 2012 10 31 26 AM Figure B 1 Control Center Control Center B 1 Control Center 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 screen brightness Touchpad 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 Power Saving Entertainment Performance User Defined o 0 Power Conservation Mode Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star EA o Table B 1 Power Modes p u q Joen B 2 Control Center Control Center Power Status ais a e The Power Status icon will T wheth
111. ut a tick in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control panel MEA I E EC entre Pane hems Power Options Syctern Settings Define power butions and turn on password protection Choot the power settings that you wart for your computer The changes pou make to the settings Gen thet page apply Lo AH ei your power plans Fewer and sheep buttons and lid settings i On battery JP Plugged in CH When pret se power Gullurc Sierp serp Figure 3 6 O Wher press thee sleep butis Seep H Power Options When close thet lid Hilbsenral e wv Sine Defi ne Power Password protection on wakeup B n mm Sh d wn Rigii a pote itcommended utto 3 D ut S a a Settings Dent reouue a piniad When your computer wakes heen sleep arene can access your date because the computer pat here hop Shutdcrn setting L Turn on fast startup P er alten Chatters Peart nn eriat eiin floor Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 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 F4 key combo Table 3 1 Resuming Power Off Press the Power Button Operation Press the Power Button Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F4 Key Combo Off battery Hibernate Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Press a Key or Move
112. w Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure A Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 6 Options amp Modules are accurate at the time of going to press Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision so the exact procedure for certain drivers may differ slight ly As a general guide follow the default on screen in structions for each driver e g Next gt Next gt Finish unless you are an advanced user In many cases a re start is required to install the driver Make sure any modules e g WLAN or Bluetooth are ON before installing the appropriate driver Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution LAN 1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver gt Yes
113. wn manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals Le 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 amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Chapter 4 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 for a description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc SSS AAA A a ESA ee Overview 1 3 D Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials 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 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack on the left of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130
114. word can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled 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 5 10 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Secure Boot 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 Windows 8 set as your operating system and have enabled UEFI Boot see Boot Menu on page 5 12 Enabling Secure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Secure Boot as Standard with a fixed secure boot policy or Custom which enables you to make changes to the Image Execution Policy and Key Management database Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 5 Boot Menu Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Windows 7 from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities tem specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and
115. y CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to whereas most quality markings are voluntary 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two condit
116. y combination or double click the icon KA 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 for full details A Control Center Click on any button to turn any of the modules e g TouchPad Camera on off Click on the power conservation modes to switch between Performance Balanced or Energy Star modes see page 3 11 To remove the Power Conservation Modes screen just click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard Power Click on the buttons or just click and hold the Conservation Sleep Button Display Switch Time Zone Sei mouse button to adjust the slider for Brightness Volume QS S Click on Display Switch and click to choose a dis aes es play mode from the menu see page C 8 A 12 5 2012 10 31 26 AM Figure 1 4 Control Center Control Center 1 11 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 5 Front amp Left Views 1 LED Indicators 2 Multi in 1 Card Reader 3 DC In Jack 4 RJ 45 LAN Jack 5 External Monitor Port 6 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 7 HDMI Out Port 8 2 USB 2 0 Ports Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo 1 1
117. y finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Figure 2 9 Qe Rotating Gesture Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applications Figure 2 10 Flick Press Gesture Touchpad and Buttons Mouse 2 11 Features amp Components SE Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control on the Windows desktop and the vol ume function keys F5 F6 on the computer Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 11 VIA HD Audio Deck Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows from the HD VDeck icon on the desktop 19 or VIA HD Audio Deck control panel 2 via HD Audio Deck The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination External Jack E D Playback Devices Speaker gt CH Default Device Recording Devices F Microphone z n CH Mute Default Device Stereo Mix E CH Mute CH Default Device Click Expert Mode to access the Advanced menus X D 2 12 Audio Features Features amp Components Expert Mode will allow you to access more advanced configuration menus for Speaker Micro
118. yboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk amp ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus 1 8 Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and function keys to change operational features instantly SC A aT AD OD ls Play Pause Key E R T Y US S ot PZ bi Caps Lock A S D F G H Numerical Keypad a Pr A Fn Key Z X C V B N Mo lt gt ra d F y nKe Menu Application Key W lk cw Lo Windows Logo Key Alt Ciri eji t gt Figure 1 3 Keyboard Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on Quick Start Guide a Keyboard Shortcuts Be The following Windows Logo Key Winkey keyboard shortcuts are useful for navi gation operation in Windows 8 Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key S D key com bination to switch be tween the Start screen and Windows Desktop Menu Application Keyboard Shortcut Windows Logo GER ipti am Key H Toggle between the
119. your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 7 4 Viruses 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 e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Troubleshooting e Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or

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