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1. J 1 gt 1 4 Overview System Startup Quick Start Guide g Remove all packing materials and place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports Make sure the battery is inserted and locked in position Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack on the right of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer as to safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130 degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 6 Press the power button on the top right of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on poe Ics A Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down com mand in Windows see page 1 30 This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid
2. pan M4 V14 1 00 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 January 2014 Trademarks Intel and Intel Core 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
3. 7 16 Si do II a E 5 E on o COR PEI 7 17 XXIV Preface CEA AA e PE II o o Po 7 21 ord Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation crm ii ide 7 22 Intel WLAN Diver Tns alano audacia aiii 1 22 EP eniti idet V Mm dorso 7 23 bluetooth WLAN Combo Module resides 7 26 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation sees 7 27 Inte Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation errada ein 7 27 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows ccsscccccccccsesssseececeeeeeaeeeesseseeeceeeeessaeesseecceseeesaeeaeeeeeeeseeeaageaeess 7 28 Mitel Rapid Storace Technolo o ATE tora 7 31 TRS Bap CUPIDINE iaa 7 31 Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems sees 7 32 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair occcccncnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnononononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 7 34 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes eese nnne eene 7 34 ele mar Response Lec HMoloSY M 7 36 Enablim Intel Smart Response Technology cssc rete uito aa a le iaiades 7 37 Intel Rapid Start Technology Diver asta E E a 7 40 Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration esses enne nennen enne 7 41 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation ooccccccccnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnocnncnnnnnnonnnnanccnncnnnnnnnnnnos 7 47 Sound Blaster Cinema rats 7 48 Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Installation ooccooncnnnncnnnncnnnnccnnnocnnnocononccnnnarnn
4. A eC a s K E 3D Settings Image Settings with Preview E E ra vss y A djust image settings with preview Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Restore Defaults P Manage 3D settings This page allows you to preview changes you make to the image and rendering settings These will be your default settings for your et PhysX Configuration hardware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL Click on the sub head ing tasks in the left menu and on the high lighted links for infor mation Use the buttons on the top left to go back forward etc Performance Preview What do I look for Moving towards the Let the 3D application decide Performance side will s increase frame rate Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there but curved lines will C Use my preference emphasizing Quality appear jagged Moving towards the EUNT Figure C 22 NVIDIA Control Panel Description n System Information Typical usage scenarios NVIDIA Control Panel C 27 Video Driver Controls Optimus Customization Options 4 One of the most important aspects of Nvidia Optimus technology is that it will Display GPU switch between the integrated GPU and discrete GPU seamlessly and automatically Activity Icon and does not require any input from the user However customization options are of A fered for user
5. 3 Click Run autorun exe 4 Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers button to access the Optional driver menu x Check the driver installation order from Table 4 f on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages Ig A 7 7 3 EAS Ls TE E J f Df gt 7 Pe o ZE f a a pa i MSN VGA DAVE j CSunstal Cardreader Driver SO Touchpad Driver Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Figure 4 2 Install Drivers 4 2 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities LAN Page 4 6 Bluetooth amp WLAN Bluetooth 8 WLAN Combo Module Module Bluetooth 8 WLAN Combo Module Page7 26 7 Page 7 26 Intel Rapid Storage Technology ial rage aoe required for hard disks in AHCI mode RUE at TouchPad Page 4 6 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Start Technology Driver Page 7 40 7 Page 7 40 Hot Key Page 4 7 Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Page 7 48 Page 4 7 Trusted Platform Module Page 7 53 MEI Driver Page 4 7 Wireless Display No driver required Page 7 67 Audo Page4 7 3G Module No driver required Page 7 71 Tabl
6. Infineon Security Security A E E Baan Configure Backup Emergency Recovery Password Platform Settings Configure Reset Enhanced Authentication and Dictionary Tool nn Attack Defense settings Advanced Security Platform State Disable Security Platform operation Disable Reset T Reset dictionary attack defense level Security Policies Configure the local security policies for your System BEP ME system Configure user specific local security policies 7 66 Trusted Platform Module Modules Wireless Display Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod A ule you need to make sure that your video adapter display device is compatible with ye did apters your particular WLAN Combo module in conjunction with a compatible video adapter display device purchased separately to allow you to display the contents of For a list of compatible the notebook display on another display e g HDTV without the need to have ca display and audio adapt bles stretching across a room ers check the Intel web site or your distributor supplier You can use the wireless display to play games browse the internet display videos or photo slide shows on your T V external display without using HDMI or A V ca bles Before configuring Wireless Display you will need to set up your compatible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter usi
7. Change the appearance of your display Screen Resol ution for Apps Detect Windows 8 1 Identify The minimum resolution in which Apps will run is 1024x768 ias Macc ii uc Mi The minimum resolution required to support all the features of es e Windows 8 including multitasking with snap is 1366x768 Orientation gt 1366 x 768 Recommended MI E l4 Advanced settings These specs are the minimum screen resolution that supports Mega in ase AT P all the features of Windows 8 1 on a useful physical size Make text and othe What display setting i OK Cancel Apply i 1024 x 768 Figure 1 25 Screen Resolution AAA AA A A A A CN NA AA Running Apps 1 31 Quick Start Guide User Account Control Settings If your computer meets the minimum screen resolution requirements and still you can t run apps then that you have to check the status of User Account Control UAC Apps may fail to open when the UAC is turned off To check whether the UAC 1s on or off follow the instructions below 1 Open the Control 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 change
8. RAIDS Prey a posni physics engine hal can ula GPU acceleration to peo de amazing bal Select a PhysX processor Aase recommended C 32 Set PhysX Configuration Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video signals In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below A Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using the vol 1 Go to the Control Panel ume control in the Set 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab tings menu in the 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some Charms Bar cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Disable Show Disabled Devices KA Show Disconnected Devices Figure C 28 Configure lt gt Sound HDMI oe App Device set Default HDMI Audio Configuration C 33 Video Driver Controls 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel GENE Epperted Formats Levels Adennord a Change kon Comirciber information d intel Display Audio General Supported Formats Levels Advanced t AIG PC The following audio temati art Gu
9. Fan Outlet Intake Component Bay Cover BON 1 14 System Map Bottom View Quick Start Guide Gy A Windows Versions Windows 8 1 Control Panel Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel Right click the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu or use the Win dows Logo Key 2M X key combination and select Control Panel in both the Note that the informa Desktop app or Start screen tion included on the fol lowing pages is for Windows 8 1 only gt 3 The Windows 8 inter Desktop app face is slightly different in appearance and in methods of navigation and a separate manual is provided on the De vice Drivers amp Manual Disc with reference to Windows 8 Sports LA Move the m tom eft C of the screen and right click to access the menu Figure 1 8 Windows Context Menu Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 15 2 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 used 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 Right click the Start button in the Desktop app or use the Windows Logo Key 24 X key combination to bring up an advanced context
10. de en US de Icons dJ Media Rend do Network Shi Lo Skins do Visualizatior 5 mpvis DLL a setup_wm Pin to Taskbar Send to Cut Copy Create shortcut fy Delete m Y wmlaunch Fe Rename 03 IO wmpconfig 24A m Properties Ir wmplayer 14 A 2 WMPMediaSharing dll m wmpnetwk E wmpnscfg wmpnssci dll WIMPNSSUILdil E wmprph a wmpshare GO WMPSideShowGadget Right click the applitation executable file 1 item selected 165 KB indows High performance NVIDIA processor Integrated graphics default Change default graphics processor 36 AM 36 AM E AM AM AM AM 4AM FreTrorder File folder File folder File f Application extens Application older Applicatio Applicatio 1 803 KB 92 KB 14 AM 123 2 4 4 1 2 2013 3 33 AM 0 AM 5 AM 2 2013 3 21 AM 3 3 38 AM 1 01 AM 1 20 AM 2 Applicatio Application extens Application Applicatior Application extens App Applic Appl Applica I I I ication extens I ic ation 165 135 1 370 KB KB K B 67 KB 353 KB 19 KB 74 KB 102 KB 51 KB Media Player Video Driver Controls A GPU or dGPU Note the NVIDIA con trol panel refers to High performance NVIDIA processor which is the discrete GPU and Integrated graphics which is the integrated GPU Figure C 24 Context Menu with Run with graphics processor NV
11. 17 Start Screen with Charms Bar Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 23 Quick Start Guide Charms Bar Items e Search ye You can search for any file application Apps and control panel settings with instantaneous results Share te This button is used to share information with people via mail or social networks e Start pa Click to bring up the Start screen the same function as pressing the Windows Logo Key or click ing the bottom left of the screen e Devices Df Click this button to change connected peripheral device settings e g an external display e Settings e 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 hi 0 7 Charms Bar TouchPad Access Unavailable 100 Brightness To quick access the Charms Bar using the TouchPad EH 1 Place your finger off the TouchPad slightly to the right of the Notifications Power Keyboard pad resting on the computer 2 Move your finger across to the left on to the TouchPad 3 The Charms Bar will then pop up Change PC settings Figure 1 18 Settings Menu 1 24 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide de Windows 8 1 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task bar system tray In Windows 8 1 the taskbar is accessed fr
12. AA NAAA ees Problems and Possible Solutions 8 13 Troubleshooting When using a Bluetooth headset the This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets To resolve this issue do the audio appears to be mono and not following you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up restart stereo or when the system resumes from hibernation Go to the Devices amp Printers control panel in Windows Double click the Bluetooth headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection Go to the Sound control panel in Windows Right click in the Playback tab the Bluetooth Stereo Audio device the default device is Headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection 8 14 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting EM820W 3G Module PIN Code amp Power Saving Note that there may be some issues when a PIN Code is set for the EM820W 3G module if you are unsure of your module version contact your distributor supplier in Windows if Mobile Broadband has been turned off and the system has resumed from a power saving state To prevent any issues it is recommended that you simply do not enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module The following provides instructions for disabling the PIN code Disabling a PIN code for a 3G Module 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Click Change PC Settings aK Available Notifications Power Keyboard Change PC settings Figure 8 2 Change PC Settings EM820W 3G Module PIN
13. Control Panel See Appendix C for instructions on installing and configuring on the video driver a a SAA E AAA EA ES 8 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 Control Panel in the Windows notification area or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page 1 10 to adjust Is very low Unwelcome numbers appear when Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 7 typing Ze 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 regular keyboard may not work Problems and Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting 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 ke
14. Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia ErP 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 e Off Mode 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 Secondly CE Marking is mandatory
15. O ul ID Disabling a PIN code for a 3G Module 7 Avallable 67 Enghtness Figure 7 64 Change PC Settings Be 0 Notifications Power Keyboard Change PC settings 7 76 EM820W 3G Module PIN Code 8 Power Saving eee Modules Click Network Click the broadband connection under Mobile Broadband Scroll down to Security and click Remove PIN Enter the current PIN number and click OK It is recommended that you do not Enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module PC settings Activate Windows PC and devices Accounts Figure 7 65 Disable PIN SkyDrive Search and apps Sec u rity Privacy You re using a FIN to nelo protect your SIM Change PIN Network incuihe PIN will make your device less secure Remove PIN Time and language EM820W 3G Module PIN Code amp Power Saving 7 77 Modules Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and w
16. Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 nVIDIAG GeForce GTX 860M PCle 8 Video Chip 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM On Board Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 1 NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology NVIDIA Optimus Technology One Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h 7 mm h SATA Serial Hard Disk mSATA SSD RAID 0 1 with SATA Interface High Definition Audio Built In Microphone 2 Built In Speakers Sound Blaster Cinema ANSP 3D Sound Technology on Headphone Output Isolated Illuminated Keyboard Built In TouchPad with Multi Gesture and Scrolling Functionality One USB 2 0 Port Three USB 3 0 Ports Including one AC DC Powered USB 3 0 Port One HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface Port with HDCP One External Monitor Port One Microphone In Jack One Headphone Speaker Out Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack Embedded Multi In 1 Push Push Card Header MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Three Mini Card Slots Slot 1 for Half Size Mini Card WLAN Combo Module with PCle amp USB Interfaces Slot 2 for Full Size Mini Card mSATA SSD Solid State Drive with SATA Interface Specifications Slot 3 for Full Size Mini Card mSATA SSD Solid State Drive with SATA Interface OR Full Size Mini Card 3G Module with USB Interface Factory Option Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN 1 0M HD P
17. Wireless Display 7 69 Modules Figure 7 59 Remove Device Disconnect 10 The display will then connect for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter display for full details To disconnect from the display you can select it in PC and Devices Devices and click Remove Device Yes or go to the Project menu Charms Bar Devices and click Disconnect C and devices A Wm ys e Kad Clevices Ot E Remove device El BisoncCam NA Pra yum Fujitsu USB Comton Keyboard Project Project to a connected screen F Dssconnect Disconnect ER Fxtend Le Second screen only 7 70 Wireless Display Modules 3G Module If you have included an optional UMTS HSPDA based 3G Module Universal Mobile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access module see Communication on page D 3 for specification details in your purchase option you do not require a driver application installation for Windows 8 1 Follow the instructions overleaf to install the USIM card which will be provided by your ser vice provider and then use the Charms Bar Wireless icon to access the 3G net work in the same manner as the WLAN see page 7 73 SS EIA ee a D AT N CR RN ee 3G Module 7 71 Modules 3G Module USIM Card Installation Follow the instructions below to install the USIM card which will be provided by your s
18. a the top right of the panel move the cursor onto the top Customize right corner of the panel to highlight it rral mm li 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 the Power Conservation Mode Airplane Mode Power Plan and PC camera power etc You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off the Touchpad and PC camera T M ui Table B 1 Power Modes B 2 Control Center Control Center Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 3 menu headings System Program Device and Gaming under the Power Modes Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages Figure B 2 Control Center Menus Control Center B 3 Control Center Power Status System Program on 1 00196 mas Ja The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery or by the AC DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet The power status bar will show the current battery charge state Brightness System Program The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn F8 F9 key combinations or use the Fn F2 key combin
19. completely before recharging see Battery FAQ on page 3 18 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 14 EI A G O A A E A 24 577 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 er button on the front panel a 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 Power Options Hardware and Sound in the Windows control panel to configure this feature es Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 for details Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management Shutting the Computer Down Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems Use the Shut down or sign out item in the Context Menu right click the lower left corner of t
20. vl Bere Comgction id Current Settings C 22 Attaching Other Displays Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar Z Y fi ttached displays f Devices in the Charms Bar ou can configure attached displays from Devices in the Windows Logo Key Attach your external display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on sa P Key Go the Charms Bar select Devices Combination Click Project you may need to click Second Screen Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only You can use the 28 P key combination to quickly bring up the Sec ond Screen menu RUNT Devices You can also use the Project Project to a connected screen Display Switch amp but ton in the Control Cen rA emo ter to access the menu EI and select the appropri ate attached display mode Desktop GE Le Duplicate als You can also use the Fn F7 key combination to quickly access the Sec ond Screen menu in Windows qn QAI Project E ola Second screen only Figure C B 18 Second Screen Devices Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar C 23 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 2 Goto the Screen resolution control panel see page 7 27 in the Desktop app 3 Click t
21. 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 Y ou 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 New Hardware Found If you see the message New 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 Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers Utilities Za Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 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
22. 47W Intel Core i7 4700MQ 2 4GHz Mobile Processor 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W Intel Core i7 4600M 2 9GHz Mobile Processor 4M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W Intel Core i5 4330M 2 8GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W Intel Core i5 4300M 2 6GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W D 2 Specifications Intel Core i5 4200M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W Intel Core i3 4100M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W Intel Core i3 4000M 2 4GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 37W Mobile Intel HM87 Express Chipset Dual Channel DDR3L Three 204 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR3L 1600 MHz Memory Modules real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable up to 16GB Compatible with 2GB 4GB or 8GB Modules 13 3 33 78cm FHD 1920 1080 16 9 2 6mm 2 8mm Thick Backlit Panel Intel amp Integrated GPU and NVIDIAG GeForce Video Supports NVIDIA Optimus Switchable GPU Technology between iGPU and dGPU Intel amp HD Graphics 4600 GPU Type Depends on Processor Dynamic Frequency Intel amp Dynamic Video Memory Technology Supporting Shared Memory up to 1 7GB
23. C 16 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Power Choose a Power Plan for when the computer is Plugged in or On battery When turned on the Display Power Saving Technology which adjusts the backlight in tensity battery settings may be adjusted by means of the slider towards Maximum Quality or Maximum Battery Click on Apply to save changes Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Power Graphics Power Plant D Figure C gt 13 rt Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Power pe Power Saving Technology Q Battery Settings On of Maamum Quality Maeirmum Battery Extend Battery Life for Gaming 3 Y On P Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel C 17 Video Driver Controls Support Click Support and select an item from the menus to bring up the help and support topics You will need to be connected to the Internet to access the key resource links Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Bx Support intel Key Resource Links Visi the Intel f Graphics Driver Support Website FAC Guides Brewse The intel Graphics Driver Knowledge Database ink Uri fear 1 11 refs PE rl Figure C I4 iA ntel H D G raph i cs Download the Latest Intel Graphics Driver MELK Ann nb ee Dp AT Control Panel Contact Intel Graphics Driver Support http wna intel carm supper ignia hr Support Join the Intel Graphics Support Community hiina inte carm sup poe ion ie se hr z C 18
24. Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Fingerprint Bluetooth Y WLAN Combo Intel technology Sound Blaster Audio and 3G modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices Appendix B Information on the Control Center Appendix C Information on the Video driver controls Appendix D The computer s specification gt A A O lwa crr E Overview 1 1 2 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to Drivers Utilities on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 I in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a 4 of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users Z If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Notes the
25. 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 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 3 Keyboard Shortcuts NA Open the Settings charm Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide Function Keys amp Visual Indicators The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Visual in dicators see the table below are available when the Hot Key driver is installed Function Visual Indicators Function Visual Indicators Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Volume Decrease Increase Display Toggle Brightness Decrease Increase Control Center Toggle see over Fan Control Toggle Toggle between Automatic Fan Control Full Power PC Camera Power GAMERA ON Toggle Turn LCD Backlight Off B Airplane Mode Airplane mode on Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on te Toggle EY Mute Toggle Sleep Toggle 1 10 Keyboard all Airplane mode off Toggle Keyboard Illumination Adjust Brightness Level Table 1 4 Function Keys amp Visual Indicators Quick Start Guide e Control Center When in the Windows Desktop a
26. Code amp Power Saving 8 15 Troubleshooting Click Network Click the broadband connection under Mobile Broadband Scroll down to Security and click Remove PIN Enter the current PIN number and click OK It is recommended that you do not Enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module A a PC settings Activate Windows PC and devices Accounts SkyDrive Search and apps Sec L rity You re using a PIN to help protect your SIM Change PIN Privacy Network Remowog the PIN will make your device less secure Time and language Remove PIN Figure 6 3 Disable PIN 8 16 EM820W 3G Module PIN Code amp Power Saving Troubleshooting Resolving the Insert a SIM issue with the 3G Module Windows 8 1 1 m Spo SSS If a PIN was set for the EM820W 3G module you have then switched Mobile broadband off or put the system in Airplane Mode in Networks and the system has just resumed from a power saving state the following error may occur On resuming from the power saving state the standard procedure would be to go to Networks in the Charms Bar and turn on Mobile broadband Go to the Charms Bar Select Settings and you will then note that the WiFi icon will read Unavailable Standard procedure would be to click the connection and enter the PIN number to unlock the connection In this instance you will note that the Mobile broadband connection will read Insert a SIM In this case you will need to
27. Next 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com puter 4 6 Driver Installation Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey AP gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer Airplane Note Do not use Update Driver in Device Manager to install the Airplane Mode driver 1 Click 8 Install Airplane AP gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer MEI Driver 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next 3 Click Finish Drivers amp Utilities Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Install 4 Click Finish 5 Click Finish to restart the computer After installing the audio driver the system will not re turn to the Drivers Installer screen To install any of the optional drivers eject the Device Drivers amp Utili ties User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or dou ble click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers button to access the optional driver menu It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster Audio application for maximum audio performance see Sound Blaster Cinema EQ on page 7 48 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 7 31 required for AHCI or RAID mode Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Optional Drivers Le See the pages indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Windows Update for t
28. Properties Disable Touchpad v Disable intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing device is attached r Tray lean EA EA A e m EE 2 8 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse 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 JS 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 Figure 2 8 Scrolling Gesture A 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 9 Zooming Gesture Touchpad and Buttons Mouse 2 9 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Figure 2 10 Rotating Gesture Figure 2 11 Flick Press Gesture Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects e g photos in 90 degree increments Place a finger down on the left target zo
29. RAID or AHCI Mode Modules Deleting a RAID Windows 8 1 If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so How ever backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes 1 Start up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS 2 Goto Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt 3 Goto the RAID listed under RAID Volumes and press lt Enter gt 4 Select Delete and press lt Enter gt 5 Select Yes note that al the data on the volumes will be lost and press lt Enter gt Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Figure 7 6 gt Delete Delete RAID Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 11 Modules 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 I 6 Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page I 10 to toggle power to the PC Camera module SS a E EEE 7 12 PC Camera Module Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you want to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to s
30. TE RR M 5 12 PCN eee PR E E E A E E 5 14 Upgrading The Computer A E E q II A nde EA E An 6 1 Wien Notto OD TTI e S Oo 6 2 Preface isa ci s M LE 6 4 Merino sd ca MR TETT 6 5 Kemovine the Component Bay COV L sont ai ud ssi unte beu itus 6 6 Replacing the Component Bay COVE sensor tri dine cus a De ud ute MEen PR UHR EH MEC GNE 6 8 Upsrddinse The bras Disk DAVES rr pa 6 9 Upgrading the System Memory RAM cccccccccsssssseeeceeceeceaeeesseeeeceeeeeesaaeeeeseeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeseeeeeesaueeenses 6 12 Modules OY Cy 7 1 Sere UN SATA RAID Or AO NOUS cesa iii 7 2 PC NIOde 7 2 1175 7 2 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application eeeeeeeessesssesseeeeeennnne nennen nnne nennen nnne nnns 7 2 SATA KAID Setup Procedure Windows 9 1 cuexedcusptesuosd ud pee pRIE dac E DOR PROPRIE Ec CUI Nd he PERI G REE E 7 4 IBST Diver Sta AON aia R E scudo em s curi iuvet riada erica 7 10 Weve tinea I AD CWT OWS Gell T 7 11 EC Camera Module tl 7 12 PE Camera UE E M 7 13 AN A OD uo ito Utd 7 14 AAA o q e E II mm 7 15 Takai Pictures Capture VISO P
31. Wireless Bluetooth R 4 0 HS Adapter Figure 1 Device Manager Bluetooth 8 12 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting have used Update Driver in Device Itis very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter Manager Unknown device gt Other 4 which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers amp Utilities Devices to try and install the Airplane User s Manual disc This issue can occur when drivers are manually installed Mode driver Windows encountered a and not in the correct order problem in attempting to update the driver and a yellow exclamation mark appears in Device Manager against the Unknown device If you have attempted to Update Driver from the Device Manager control panel and have encountered problems then use the method below to correct this To correct this problem 7 Goto the Programs and Features Programs control panel in Windows select any installed Airplane Mode driver item e g Insyde Airplane Mode HID Mini Driver and click Uninstall Change to uninstall the current driver Restart the computer Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Double click the Airplane AP item in the menu Follow the instructions to install the correct driver you will need to restart the computer as part of the installation process SS EIA AAA a a
32. are reading this that you are looking at the computer s 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 When installing a new device always make sure the device 1s powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected 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 Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting 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 r
33. battery is depleted Do not turn off the power until Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance you properly shut down all pro devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements A Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and discon nected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines and power cord You must also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the machine on Before removing the battery discon nect the AC DC adapter from the computer eOnly use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult your service representative or local power company he power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a com patible outlet have a qualified electrician install one eWhen you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its w
34. changes you make This information could be useful if your PPE a system ever needs servicing ject to constant change and revision therefore There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you WCE OWNS Soci Screens may appear are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could PE SUP Aami tron cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service those pictured on these representative pages AN A e 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 Opti mized Defaults 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 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 1f there 1s anything wrong If there 1s a problem that prevents the system from booting 1t 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 Onc
35. computer s perlormance where povuble dripley t hange when the computer de additions plant theeps pete balances performance weh energy consumption on capable Vena ee Figure 3 1 2 Prakara bul may use more energy rate C h a n g e P l a n iii Settings Change Windows Mobility Center Advan ced Power User Accounts Screen bnghines G Setti ngs f Be ower Options Feit Plan Settings Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose Ue tieng and diipliy vetri hat you war your computer bo wae d n battery FT E Turm eH the displey Never W Put che computerta sleep Never e Adjust plan brightness Battery Information 3 19 Power Management 4 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Advanced settings Advanced settings x Select the power plan that you want to customize and Select the power plan that you want to customize and Y then choose settings that reflect how you want your Y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power computer to manage power dy Change settings that are currently unavailable y Change settings that are currently unavailable Discharge Battery Active v Discharge Battery Active _ v On battery Shut down Critical battery level Figure J T 15 Plugged in Do nothing On battery 1 Power Options E Low battery level Plugged in 1 On battery
36. 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 Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows You can configure a Bluetooth connection as below however make sure the Blue tooth module is on or the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration Desktop Mode 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the App or use the Windows logo key EM 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 Bluetooth item in PC and Devices will appear OR Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings 3 Select the Bluetooth item in PC and Devices Bluetooth Devices O Y Available Brightness Figure 7 19 Bluetooth Taskbar Icon amp Change PC Settings Charms Bar Settings Customize l HH Notifications Power Keyboard 11 18 AM 10 1 2013 Change PC settings il 7 28 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules 4 Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and a list of discovered devices will appear 5 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Pair sl Figure 7 20 PC and Devices Bluetooth 6 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be ent
37. designated period ID Modes of inactivity Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center The Energy Star setting 1 Press the Fn Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on off will result in maximum 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button power saving but with the possible loss of some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance ia Lag i511 2 d d Performance will give UN oriri eot optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation Note that the Energy Ba Q AUREA Tn Star setting will put the y display into sleep after no more than 15 min utes of user inactivity EM Em nacio EAR Figure 3 7 Control Center 3 12 Configuring the Power Buttons 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 th
38. device 4 Select the size from the SSD to be allocated for the cache memory any remaining Space on the SSD can be used for data storage using the simple data single disk RAID 0 volume that is automatically created Modules Figure 7 27 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Performance Enable Acceleration Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 7 37 Modules Figure 7 28 Enable Acceleration Options 5 Select the HDD or RAID volume to be accelerated it is highly recommended that you accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance 6 Select the acceleration mode and then click OK Enhanced mode is selected by default Note Enhanced mode default Acceleration optimized for data protection Maximized mode Acceleration optimized for input output performance Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system 8 SATA 55D on Controller 0 Port 1 119 GB Select the size allocated for the cache memory Q 18 6 GB amp Full disk capacity up to 64 GB Custom 54 Select the disk or volume to accelerate SATA disk on Controller D Port 0 466 GB system O Select the Boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode e Enhanced mode O Maximized mode Once acceleration is complete you will need to restart your computer before performing any partition or formatting operations on the accelerated disk More
39. 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device ma
40. 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 computers 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 to 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 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
41. 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 pae nos amp Bluetooth Combo modules Make sure the WLAN amp Bluetooth and 3G module s are OFF if you are using the com puter aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Wireless LAN Module 7 21 Modules 3rd Party 802 11b g n 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 an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 7 23 ae DS 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 an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Click in the tickbox to agree to the End User License Agreement and click Install 5 Click Finish 6 The operating system 1s the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 7 23 7 22 Wirele
42. information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more boxes with the mark detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the above to find detailed remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every information about the thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You computer s features 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 I Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide e Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 8 1 and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals 7d Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the appropriate drivers Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e g a wi
43. menu of useful features such as Control Panel Programs and Features Power Options Task Manager Search File Explorer Command Prompt Device Manager and Network Connec tions etc Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Programs and Features Meabidy Center Power Options Command Prompt Admin Event Viewer System Task Manager Device Manager Command Prompt Hebrwork Connections Control Panel Duk Manaserrsent File Explorer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop Figure 1 9 Advanced Context Menu Right Click Start Button 1 16 Windows 8 1 Control Panel Quick Start Guide o 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 The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 8 1 Search Everywhere control panel Figure 1 10 Search Control Panel Click on This PC in Apps or you can to pin This PC to the Start screen click on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ribbon MA MN y File Uninstall o Ee r _ A Rename Access Map network Add a network media drive location System pro Open Control Panel system Location Network ys Jg Downloads B Desktop d amp
44. 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 i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the appropriate driver Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into your attached CD DVD drive and click In stall 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 NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install NVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next 4 Click Close to complete the installation UJ Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish Card Reader 1 Click 5 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish TouchPad 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click
45. ties User s Manual disc at OS installation see page 7 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your hard disk in AHCI mode or mSATA SSD s in RAID mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 7 31 7 2 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules Table 7 1 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 RAID Levels RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive 2 Array Types rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk This provides Recovery more control over how data is copied between the master and recovery drives fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in Windows Explorer Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is RAID 1 part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of
46. to Crop any captured picture and click Apply to make the changes you can change the Aspect ratio by clicking the button and selecting an aspect ratio from the menu You can Save a copy create another copy of the ee ol Modules Figure 7 12 Edit Buttons for Still Photos PC Camera Module 7 17 Modules Figure 7 13 Editing Tools 11 photo with the edited changes Update original which changes the original picture permanently or Undo any changes Click the Edit button to bring up a full suite of tools to edit the photo edit the photo as required Edit Menu Basic Fixes Q Rotate Retouch Click on the menu headings on the left and then click on the tool on the right to Color Effects jt O Temperature Light Vignette O Contrast Highlights Saturation Color enhance Shadows After the editing process is completed right click on the photo to Save a copy create another copy of the photo with the edited changes Update original which changes the original picture permanently Undo any changes or Cancel the editing 7 18 PC Camera Module Modules Editing Videos 1 Clicking on a captured video will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons Camera Delete Open with Slide show Trim Figure 7 14 Edit Buttons for Video Files 2 Click Delete to remove any video from the camera roll you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletio
47. use the drop down menu to use pre sets for Music Movie or Games Alternatively you can use a Custom set ting Figure 7 42 Sound Blaster Cinema Controls Sound Blaster Cinema EQ 7 51 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema amp HDMI 1 When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out port the Sound Blaster Cin ema controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select another audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external HDMI display Figure 7 43 Sound Blaster The current selected audio device is disabled not present not supported by the 7 Cinema HDMI application or has unplugged jack connections Do you want to select another Display Warning audio device now 7 52 Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Modules Trusted Platform Module Factory Option Onlyl The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication This type of security 1s usually administered with in large enterprises and organizations and therefore requires implementation by a system administrator before users can access security features Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled fo
48. 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 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 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 8 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 Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing Read the documentation We can assume since you
49. 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 SESS eee EA 5 14 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview x This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out TR lined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or problems you can con Warranty Warning tact your service representative for further help Before you begin you will need Please check with your duse l service representative e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver before undertaking any e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if at will VOID your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Removing the Component Bay Cover e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it preecc QR 2 Mdr A Lnd Overview 6 1 Upgrad
50. your connected time for the current session 7 74 3G Module Modules 8 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection AS 9 To disconnect you can select the connection and click Disconnect Eze Mobile broadband Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft On The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Fi ail FET HSPA Make sure the system is in Airplane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Figure 7 63 10 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the Mobile Broadband module Mobile Broadband off aboard aircraft Disconnect 3G Module 7 75 Modules EM820W 3G Module PIN Code amp Power Saving Note that there may be some issues when a PIN Code is set for the EM820W 3G module if you are unsure of your module version contact your distributor supplier in Windows if Mobile Broadband has been turned off and the system has resumed from a power saving state To prevent any issues it is recommended that you sim ply do not enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module The following provides in structions for disabling the PIN code for specific instructions on resolving the issue where Insert a SIM appears in the connection see Resolving the Insert a SIM issue with the 3G Module Windows 8 1 on page 8 17 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Click Change PC Settings kil 1D
51. 0 E Low battery notification Advanced Settings da Y T On battery On Battery 3 Critical battery level Plugged in On On battery 1 3 Low battery action Plugged in 1 On battery Do nothing i Low battery notification Plugged in De nothing ii ow battery action 3 Reserve hatterv level estore plan defaults Restore plan defaults Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 1 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down e Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing 3 20 Battery Information 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 cu How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges Battery Information 3 21 Power Management 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 installation Instead you need to
52. 16 GE Healthy Be Dolume 5 RAY Partition 4697 MB Healthy DISKPART gt select volume 4 Volume 4 is the selected volume ISKPART gt set id 84 override 17 The message DiskPart successfully set the partition ID will appear 18 Close the CMD window 7 46 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Modules 19 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management 20 The disk partition should read Healthy Hibernation Partition lj Cupra reped 298 09 GB 100 MB NTI 102 68 GB NTFS Online Healthy Sy Healthy Boot Pac lo 39 ki r Da tu eg E Computer E CaDisk 1 EUER iis Management Basic 10 67 GB 4 00 GB Healthy tamto Ll Hibernation Partition Hibernation Healthy Hibernation Partition Partition To Dl Disk2 21 Restart the computer 22 Install the driver see below Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 4 Install Rapid Start Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer oa e Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 47 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Install the Sound Blaster Cinema EQ to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best perf
53. 2 47 GB CDFS Online Healthy Primary Partition Wi Unallocated B Primary partition ystem Resen CJ 100 MB NTFS 102 68 GB NTFS Healthy Syster Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Prir icp RoMo MEN DVD My Di Healthy System Active Primary Partition D 195 31 GB NTFS Open Explore Mark Partition as Active Change Drive Letter and Paths Format Shrink Volume Delete Volume Properties Help Healthy Primary Partition 102 68 GB 195 31 GB 247 GB 14 67 GB 1 92 GB 100 MB Figure 7 50 Computer Management Shrink SSD Volume Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 41 Modules 4 Enter the figure which should be equal to amount of system memory RAM in your computer in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB Shrink F Total size before shrink in MB Size of available shrink space in MB Figure 7 31 AAA e Shrink Volume Total size ater seni is MB 6828 Size i You cannot shrink a volume beyond the point where any unmovable files are located See the defrag event in the Application log for detailed information about the operation when it has completed See Shrink a Basic Volume in Disk Management help for more information Shrink Cancel 5 Click Shrink any unallocated file space may be formatted for storage use A Memory Size Amount of Space to Shrink The figure entered in
54. 390 Operation Mode Stand alone Security Platform State Chip Enabled Owner Initialized User Initialized Trusted Platform Module Vendor Infineon Technologies AG Version 1 2 Self Test Modules ae Menus Note that not all the menus pictured here will be available for access The menu items that ap pear will be dependent on your configuration set tings etc see the Help file for full details Figure 7 48 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Trusted Platform Module 7 59 Modules Figure 7 49 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings User Settings This page allows the settings to be configured for the currently logged in Infineon Security Platform user including the ability to change the password configure se cure e mail file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authentication You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform Info User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset BitLocker Advanced Basic User Password GG j Change 6 Change your Basic User Password This Eten password is required to access Security Platform keys and certificates Security Platform Features Configure secure e mail file and folder Confi Fe nagure encryption Security Platform Certificates View import or delete Security Platform certificates Manage 7 60 Trusted Platform Module Modules Backup H
55. A a E Overview 3 1 Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter 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 ve Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off 1 Make sure the battery is inserted and locked in position 2 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack on the right of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer as to safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 3 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130 degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer 4 Press the power button on the top right of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer 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
56. ASS E EIA RE HA a c RE Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Power Management Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu as follows Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel Click Change settings that are curr ently unavailable Change settings that are currently unavailable Click Choose what the power buttons do Click to put a tick in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control panel A a IN x v T E ane Al Control P bons 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 ig Change settings that are currently unavailable Power and sleep buttons and lid settings A On battery BP Plugged in Figure 3 m 6 When press the power button Sleep Y Sleep v Power Opti ons O When press the sleep button Sleep v Sleep v Defi ne Power When close the lid Sleep v Sleep v B uttons a Sh utd own Password protection on wakeup Setti ngs w 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 copo Scan access your data because the com
57. Advanced settings Figure 1 21 on page 1 27 in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 22 on page 1 28 OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Intel R HD Graphics raphics Options intel Control Panel Exit Tray Control Panel Display guit Display 7 Intel R HD Graphics E y intel Refresh Rate 60p Hz gt 3 4 13 PM ga T I Rotation Rotate To 0 Degrees PEA dE RIT E 1 18 2014 Customize your p lt 4 graphics settings for Scaling Maintain Display Scaling an enhanced visual experience Show Tray Icon Graphics Properties Figure 1 22 Intel Graphics Control Panel 1 28 Video Features Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 23 OR 2 Double click the icon Figure 1 23 in the Windows control panel View b E Sort by gt File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help Refresh 9 9 0 Paste J Adiust Image S aT ings wit rev E 3D Settings um ESTAS M Peete 5 maS os iJ dg ihe ce eoe 4 Paste shortcut a a y Mia EN Restore Defaults Ad just image settings with preview Manage 3D settings This page allows you to preview changes you make to the image and rendering setting
58. C Video Camera Module OR 2 0M FHD PC Video Camera Module Factory Option Intel Dual Band Wireless N 7260 2 2 802 11 a g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth Combo Module Factory Option Intel Wireless N 7260 2 2 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth Combo Module Factory Option Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7260 2 2 802 11 a c Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth Combo Module Factory Op tion see over Specifications D 3 Specifications 802 11b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth V4 0 LE Combo Module Factory Option 802 11b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Module Factory Option UMTS HSPA based 3G Module with Full Size Mini Card Interface Factory Option Quad band GSM GPRS 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz UMTS WCDMA FDD 2100 MHz Note that UMTS modes CAN NOT be used in North America One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Trusted Platform Module V1 2 Factory Option Windows 8 1 Painted Style for some designs Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Response Technology LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD Airplane Mode Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Camera Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 6 15A 120 Watts Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 62 16WH Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Supports Wake on RTC Alar
59. D should be configured as outlined on the following pages Rapid Start will not func tion if the operating system is installed on the SSD See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Rapid Start Technology 7 40 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration 1 2 Modules Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 7 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management Right click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu anagemen File Action View Help lt s 4 RI E ESI Ax E om m Sd Computer Management Local 4 j System Tools b Task Scheduler Ei Event Viewer gj Shared Folders Local Users and Groups 55 Performance E Device Manager 4 E3 Storage f Disk Management b Services and Applications a System Reserved Simple Basic Healthy Hibernation Partition c New Volume F Si Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Primary Partition Healthy Primary Partition Healthy Primary Partition Healthy Primary Partition RC FLASH G sic Healthy Active Primary Partition stem New Volume F 114 67 GB NTFS Healthy Primary Partition Se RC FLASH G 1 92 GB FAT32 Healthy Active Primary Partitic 2 47 GB
60. Docum Figure 1 11 Open Control Panel Computer Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 17 2 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 12 Settings Charms Bar Desktop App Only Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen and click Control Panel in Apps Windows System v ee ee ae Figure 1 13 All Apps Control Panel 1 18 Windows 8 1 Control Panel Quick Start Guide e Right click the Start button bring up the menu and select Control Panel see Figure I 9 on page I 16 A Keyboard Shortcut to Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control Panel Press the Windows logo key E the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Alternatively press the Windows T key E and R to bring up the Run dialog box and then type Control Panel and press Enter to access the Control Panel E and X to Ags up Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 19 Quick Start Guide Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop The Apps control panels utilities and programs within Windows are accessed from the Start screen and or Windows Desktop app The Desktop which runs as an app within the Start screen can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen or by using the Windows Logo Ke
61. IDIA Control Panel C 29 Video Driver Controls Global Settings Global settings allows you to set the preferred graphics processor for overall use Ideally this would be the GPU for battery life but this can be set to the dGPU if pre ferred 1 2 3 Figure C 25 Global Settings Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 26 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab Select either Integrated graphics iGPU or High performance NVIDIA Processor dGPU from the drop down menu Click the Setting menu items to select any options required Click Apply to save the settings IL ene 3D es ve gob and create ovemdes for pectic progra The owerncies wil be used ml oma oie each v mr du ww we launched I would lice to use the following 30 settings C 30 NVIDIA Control Panel Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications 1 2 3 pon Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 26 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Program Settings tab Select a program to customize from the drop down menu or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu Select the preferred graphics processor for the program from the drop down menu Click the Setting menu items to select any options required Click Apply to save the settings File Edit Desktop 3D Settings He
62. Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Display Devices amp Options Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI Out port and or ex ternal monitor port See your display device manual to see which formats are sup ported A 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 HD Graphics Control Panel to configure the full screen display l One of the connected displays is used as the display device Single Display PC screen only or Second screen only Table C 1 Clone Duplicate Both connected displays output the same view and may be Display Modes configured independently Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and Extended Extend act as a virtual desktop A number of connected displays are combined into a Collage T l g single unified higher resolution for larger screen sizes Display Devices amp Options C 19 Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays A i To Clone Displays Multiple Display 1 Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and At least one other dis turn it on l E play must be attachedin 2 Go to the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display gt order to view Multiple Multiple Displays sub menu Displ
63. JDIMM1 socket In this SNe AS Contact Warning case this is the lower memory socket the socket closest to the mainboard Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s 5 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary performance 6 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory socket 7 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the socket levers click into place to secure the module 9 Replace the component bay cover see page 6 8 6 14 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Modules Chapter 7 Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode e PC Camera Module e Wireless LAN Module e Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module e Intel Rapid Storage Technology e Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver e Sound Blaster Cinema EQ e Trusted Platform
64. LCD 8 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 2 System Map LCD Panel Open LCD Panel Open 1 Built In PC Cam era PC Camera LED Built In Microphone LCD Power Button LED Indicators Keyboard Touchpad amp Buttons LED Indicators DD DUO pae eh e 1 6 System Map LCD Panel Open Quick Start Guide gi LED Indicators m CC The LED indicators on the top case and front of the computer display helpful information about the cur ACIDE Power is Plugged In rent status of the computer Blinking Y Number Lock is Activated press Fn Num Lk Blinking The Powered USB Port is On IT Oranae see Powered USB 3 0 Port on pm LOCK Of g page 1 13 Caps Lock is Activated press Caps Lock The Battery is Charging A cars tock on A tar Fi The Battery is Fully sill s Scroll Lock is Activated press Fn Scr Lk Orange Low Power Status Sau Pecan ae Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth 3G Modules are OFF Table 1 1 Top Case LED Indicators Be meen Table 1 2 Front Case LED Indicators LED Indicators 1 7 2 Quick Start Guide A Other Keyboards Keyboard The illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and function keys to change operational features instantly The keyboard illu If your keyboard is dam Y mination level may be adjusted or turned off on by using the Fn F12 k
65. M a d HH A 1 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 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 14 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered 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 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 9 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 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
66. Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 2 Main Menu System Date System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system 1 e 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 ASES AAA a AAA Main Menu 5 5 BIOS Utilities SATA Port Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of a optical Device HDD on the computer s SATA Ports 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 Main Menu This item contains information on the BIOS version and video card etc and is not user configurable 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc P Intel R Rapid Start Technology Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from this menu The rapid start hibernation mode can resume power within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your computer s state with zero power Advanced Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities SATA Mode Selection If you have ins
67. Module e Wireless Display e 3G Module You will need to attach an optical device drive to the computer in order to access the drivers on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc SS er AAA AAA Overview 7 1 Modules RAID Solid State Drives SSDs All mSATA SSDs in a RAID should be identi cal the same size and brand in order to pre vent unexpected system behavior SATA Mode Selection The SATA mode selec tion should be made be fore installing your operating system DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to re install your operating system Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance Make sure you in stall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your hard disk in AHCI mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 7 31 RAID To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 0 Mirroring RAID 1 or Recovery modes see Table 7 1 on page 7 3 you will require at least two identical see sidebar mSATA solid state drives SSDs Note that you will need to install a driver from the Device Drivers amp Utili
68. OS with SATA mode set to RAID see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 8 e Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed e A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB or with a parti tion on the drive formatted to more than 18 6GB e g a 20GB partition set on the SSD Note that the SSD requires at least SMB of free unpartitioned and unallo cated space if you have used all the disk space for the partition you will need to shrink some of space for the cache memory s use a Y B 2 Figure 7 26 Computer Management Disk Management 11 71 GB Unallocated SSD mes EES Unallocated Space M EL ALL PERRA See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 7 36 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application 2 Click Enable acceleration under Performance gt Smart Response Technology note that you will at least 5MB of free unpartitioned and unallocated space on the SSD otherwise the Smart Response Technology item will not appear r 3 3 A di 1 y my Status Performance Preferences y Intel Smart Response Technology Smart Response Technology Power amp Performance You an be accelerated using an available solid state drive as a cache device in or Enable acceleration g j 3 Select the SSD to be used as a cache
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70. SB 3 0 port see Figure 1 5 on page 1 12 may be toggled on off by means of the Fn Power Button key combination When the powered USB port is on it will supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 8 77 Note This function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation 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 dial control where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 8 1 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen A Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon 4 in the notification area of the taskbar S a Close the Control Center by clicking the Prd close iconin BIG
71. Utilities Figure 5 5 Boot Menu Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Boot Option 1 P4 ST500LT012 9WS1 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 down the order 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu and press enter to select a device from the menu the selected device will be highlighted in white UEFI Boot Boot Menu gt OS Select 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 Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Save Changes and Reset Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will
72. 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 EE JE P M S 8 10 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting cannot obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer The computer is off or in Sleep Mode but powered by the AC DC adapter plugged in to a working outlet or by battery with a capacity above 20 have plugged a device into the powered USB port in order to charge it but the device is not charging No sound can be heard through an HDMI connected display The Sound Blaster audio controls don t work when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI cable 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 The port is not powered on Toggle power to the port using the Fn power button combination This function may not work with certain external USB compliant devices check your device s documentation lf this is the
73. a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals see HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 33 Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a a RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store These USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals 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 use the power supply which comes with the device The USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color and is not operational under DOS USB 2 0 30 ports are colored black USB 3 0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2 0 and is backwards l compatible with USB 2 0 Note The powered U
74. ace it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire If you do not use the battery for an extended period then remove the battery from the computer for storage Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel 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 Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery 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 Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does no
75. al USB hard disk 7 4 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules 1 Go to the operable computer and insert a USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk 2 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive of the operable computer 3 Copy the f6flpy x86 or f6flpy x64 folder from the location below D denotes your DVD drive on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk For Windows 8 1 64 bit D Options RAID f6flpy x64 4 Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS 5 Goto the Boot menu select UEFI Setting and press lt Enter gt see page 5 12 6 Set UEFI Boot to Enabled 7 Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu 8 Select SATA Mode see page 5 8 press lt Enter gt and select RAID Mode 9 Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset 10 After computer restarts press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS again 11 Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt 12 Select Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt Figure 7 1 Pp Create RAID Yolume Create RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 5 Modules 13 You can now setup your RAID volume using any installed SSDs 14 Go to Name and press lt Enter gt 15 Type a name
76. all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 3 Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure Windows 8 1 To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 0 or Mirroring RAID 1 modes see Table 7 I on page 7 3 you will require at least two identical see sidebar mSATA solid state drives SSDs in Stalled You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 8 1 operating system and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so 1 The Microsoft Windows 8 1 OS DVD 2 Two identical mSATA solid state drives installed note that hard disk drive will be used for data storage only in a mSATA SSD RAID configuration 3 You will need to attach an external DVD drive to install the drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc 4 The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc 5 A USB flash drive 6 An operable computer to copy files from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc to the USB flash drive Before setting up the system you will need to copy a driver folder to a USB flash drive or external USB hard disk This driver folder is included on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc but you will need to go to an operable computer and copy the folder to a USB Flash drive or extern
77. art Screen amp Desktop 1 21 Quick Start Guide 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 Desktop app and left click When you move to the lower left hot corner in the Start screen it will take you back to your most recently used app if one is running ra o ran Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to the Start screen Figure 1 16 Desktop EENERNEEEUCCT TNNT T MMC NN Lc EEE E KG a 1 22 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide e The Charms Bar The right side of the screen displays the Charms Bar The Charms Bar contains the Search Share Start De vices and Settings menus To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it the bar will be black when it is active or use the Windows Logo Key E C key combination Move the mouse to the top lower right icons to activate the Charms Bar Start RDIAT amp Move the mouse over a Charms Bar icon to activate the menu py wir rra E Tin iid Move tfi mouse to the top lower right icons to activate the Charms Bar Figure 1
78. ation to turn off the LED backlight press any key to turn it on again Volume System Program 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 System Program QA 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 12 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button 4 POWER EOS CONSERVATION gf B 4 Control Center Control Center Sleep Button System Program ZIP Click either the Hibernate or Sleep buttons to have the computer enter the selected power saving mode when the Fn F4 key combination is pressed see Power Saving States on page 3 7 m Display Switch System Program Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the E P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode Time Zone System Program O Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background System Program A Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture TouchPad PC Camera Device LIBI Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera mod
79. ay selection op 3 Click Clone from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu tions 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 You can select the displays to be used from the Select Active Displays menu Intel HD Graphics Control Panel 0X8 Display Tz a MI lif i 1 Hamia intel Select Display Mode S lect Active Displays Figure C 15 Display Multiple Displays Clone W clone Paia Tebevrocn AD PC M Extended Display Profiles LISTE Serra w C 20 Attaching Other Displays Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Mode 1 Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and turn it on Go to the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display gt Multiple Displays sub menu Click Extended from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Click the appro priate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical arrangement you wish to use e g the secondary dis play may be ex tended left right above below the primary display Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display v Select Display Mode Select Active Displays Arrange Displays o Primary Oplay Digital Telewa cn AJO PC w Mave the displays to the desired ar Y Extended e may stack displays vertically or hg Bust Crplny x Display Profiles Current setings v Click Display Set ting
80. case power the computer on and connect the external USB device in order to charge it Note that this function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation You have not configured the HDMI audio outout See HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 33 Note that Sound Blaster Audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI connection See Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI on page C 35 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting have connected a Bluetooth Mouse but This is an issue with this mouse model and the Intel Wireless 7260 WLAN and it loses the Bluetooth connection and Bluetooth combo module series To resolve this issue do the following no longer responds after a short period of inactivity Goto the Device Manager control panel in Windows Click the arrow alongside Bluetooth to expand the menu if required Double click Intel R Wireless Bluetooth R 4 0 HS Adapter Click the Power Management tab Make sure that the tickbox alongside allow the computer to turn off this device to save power doesn t have a tick alongside it Click OK and close the control panel File Action View Help EA gt n 08 ERG d zd 6505H0806 v J4 General Advanced Driver Details Event Power Management amp j Audio inputs and outputs i Batteries di a Bluetooth f nas Intel R
81. ce Ports amp Jacks o A 1 XXVI Preface Ports and Jacks ce cece eccscecscecccecscececcececcecscececesceceececaecscseecectecscescscscescececescsceececescscestscectscecasceceseeceses A 2 Control Center IVETE EEEE EEEN ETE AA EEEE EEEE EESE EENET B 1 Video Driver Controls NV CO Diver Tas A O os E E E E T E E cere C 1 VICO VA E rere C 1 DRIN VICO AV CA M T o bad C 1 Mictosoit El Dra SEA NCS Saeco ses cote E E E E E E E NS C 2 Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology cccccccnccnnnnoncncnnnnnncnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanos C 4 Mee HD Graphics Control Pane T ares C 5 DuspEp Doe ra OOS aea E ease E E E E E E E IDEE QrcUdEe C 19 TEAC IVS INGE DIS plays aii C 20 Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar ooooonnnnnnnccccnonnnocnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanos C 23 Configuring an External Display In Windows occcccccccnnooonnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnonononannnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnncnnnnnnnns C 24 NVIDIA Control Tan la E E hus ees ND eid UA NE C 26 Optimus Castomuzaon OPHONS sosisini a ra or aee tuta nN EO ORES Ora C 28 DELPB SAO C OBDTESUEOULODE ae E E E o A C 32 HDMI Audio Configuration eseessseoeeesssssssseeerrsssssssssecerressssssscerrrsssssssecereosssssecetereressssseeeeressssseeeereees C 33 Specifications PPO SSS OLS rra orita D 2 Prefac
82. e A sie a sate o A A D 2 NEMO IPAPER ou A A E o OTE CPU 0 E E E E D 2 rb aba rere D 2 video adapter COIS tercio rodeado ronda iconos D 2 DEOR O car nn e II E oo O ee E D 3 ju D 3 Keyboard Bonito DEVICE austriaca D 3 o PMN D 3 Gucci D 3 Jn Aq A QN D 3 COMU CO MEE EE D 3 DIO D 4 veu e P D 4 Ac AAA e POE o o om D 4 lg a io dio D 4 lee AV ONS si D 4 PORE P D 4 POW Ioab inl MTHE m D 4 Environmental DEG ura tattoo D 4 Physical Dimensions Wero baina oratorio AR CUM URS RR ETETE D 4 XXVIII Quick Start Guide g 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 Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device card reader TouchPad amp Mouse amp Audio Features e Chapter 3 The computer s power management options e
83. e 4 1 Driver Installation All drivers provided are for the Windows 8 1 operating system Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 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 9 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 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
84. e 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 such wear and tear develops contact your distributor supplier XVII XVIII Preface Contents ouo I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement ccccccccccccssssesseccececcc
85. e function selected Configuring the Power Buttons 3 13 Power Management Battery Information NJ L Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Warning Battery Power When the battery is criti Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro cally low immediately grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be SSTT taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from TS SCONES power plan Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings see Figure or save your work oth erwise the unsaved 3 3 on page 3 6 data will be lost when aa Click the battery icon Yal E in the notification area to see the current battery level and charge status Advanced settings Ji Fully charged 10056 Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active Select a power plan E E Critical battery action Figure 3 a 9 E 4 Ba an ced On sik Hibernate NE Plugged in Hibernate Battery Icon H y h rf E Low battery level ng E A F EM aornadnce On battery 10 Notification Area amp rp danses E Critical battery level Battery Advanced On batten 5 Plunaed in 5 Restore plan defaults OK Cancel Settings More power option
86. e in the menu tree to see a page of descriptions and settings for that feature Some features have several pages of settings Click on the plus sign next to a feature to see all its related pages The 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 here in this information box You can use the scroll barto view the v www synaptics com Cancel a in the lower part of the right menu window Figure 2 6 Mouse Properties Device Settings Touchpad and Buttons Mouse 2 7 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse 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 Goto the Mouse Properties control panel 2 Click to select Device Settings tab 3 Click to place a tick in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached tickbox 4 Click OK to save the setting Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardwa Synaptics Pointing Device v Devices Enabled Mame Ex Synaptics ClickPad V8 on PS 2 Port Figure 2 7 Mouse
87. e 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 usually 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 F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot options Press F2
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89. een Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties button 5 Double click the Intel R HD Graphics control panel in the Windows Control Panel Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Adapter Monitor Color Management Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel int D Intel R HD Graphics inte Control Panel Figure C 2 ARCA Intel HD Graphics my Built in Display v Control Panel Refresh Rate ap _ y Mu Customize your graphics Rotation Rotate To 0 Degrees settings for an enhanced gt visual experience Scaling Maintain Display Scaling C 6 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls You may make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu panel and adjusting the settings on the right a VEL X Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel nte Display Options Figure C 3 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Customize your graphics settings for an enhanced visual experience S o D io Support Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel C 7 Video Driver Controls Sub Menus Some of the menu panels will also have sub menus in the top left corner of the menu alongside the icon RD to display further configuration options LL n Image Enhancement Figure C 4 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Sub Menus Image Scaling Gamut Mapping Hot Key Manager Informat
90. elp Operation is subject to the following two conditions 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 V Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 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 VI Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 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 2 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 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 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 5 This product is intended to be s
91. em as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS A prompt will appear to ask you to Load Driver Modules Figure 7 5 Boot Option Priorities Set Attached DVD Drive as Option 1 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 9 Modules 33 Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to on your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk X denotes your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk e X f6flpy x64 for Windows 8 1 64 bit 34 Click Next 35 Follow the on screen instructions to install the Windows 8 1 operating system 36 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver see overleaf 37 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID volume as instructed in Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems on page 7 32 IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Finish to restart the computer See Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems on page 7 32 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install IRST Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next gt Next 5 Click the tickbox to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next gt Next gt Next 7 8 7 10 Setting Up SATA
92. ere you can configure backup and restore operations Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restora tion Info User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset BitLocker Advanced Security Platform Backup Figure 7 50 ee id Platform credentials Security Platform settings and Infi neon S ecu rity Platform Settings Tool Backup System backups administrative tasks Setup automatic system backups for all users Restore all Restore from a system backup Manual backups for the current user Create a manual backup Restore from a manual backup pEreecc w 7 7O 9or T MW X MEMVE A Trusted Platform Module 7 61 Modules Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Infa _ User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset BitLocker Advanced Credentials migration involves securely copying and transferring user security credentials from a source platform to a destination platform Based on the platform you are on different actions need to be performed Figure 7 51 Infineon Security For a detailed description and step by step guide 4 for credentials migration dick Learn
93. ered onto the device Compare the passcodes Does He puassccoche wine rm tch ms amnes Figure 7 _ 2 Enter the Passcode S 6343 e n Ec Pe era 7 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing 8 Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 7 29 Modules To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 1 2 3 Figure 7 22 Bluetooth Settings Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key EM D key combination l Click the notification area of the taskbar click the Bluetooth icon and click Open Settings Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 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 Discovery Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer ib To protect your pnvacy select this check box only when you want a Bluetooth device to find this com puter Noufications v Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect vi Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area 7 30 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid S
94. erences 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 10 AA A A A ET Power Saving States 3 7 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 puter 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 Management Figure 3 4 Power Menu 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 1f a power failure occ
95. ervice provider 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 6 4 3 Insert the USIM card at the rear of the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery Figure 7 60 USIM Card Insertion 7 72 3G Module Modules 3G Configuration in Windows You can configure a 3G connection as below however make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Charms Bar 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear under Mobile Broadband ONU es Figure 7 61 Airplane mode Networks zl S Mobile Broadband Notifications Power Keyboard Mobile broadband Change PC settings On Y FET UMTS alli FET UMTS 3G Module 7 73 Modules 4 Any 3G service provider connection information is usually stored on the USIM card will appear under Mobile Broadband 5 Double click any connection icon under Mobile Broadband or click and then click Connect Mobile broadband Figure 7 62 e Mobile Broadband Connect Till FET HSPA Wi Connect automatically Roam automatically 6 The system will connect to your network 7 A Connected will appear alongside the 3G connection click the connection to view the timer which indicates
96. es and changes Check with Video VGA your distributor supplier 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes A Ahn 2 Click Next Yes Next Next de see Video Adapter 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Options on page D 2 NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install NVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next 4 Click Close to complete the installation UJ Video Driver Installation C 1 Video Driver Controls Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Most notebook computers come with either a discrete or integrated graphics solu tion Discrete graphics solutions feature a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit GPU which are capable of playing games watching HD video or running GPU based ap plications However computers with discrete graphics solutions tend to be heavy in power consumption and slightly larger in size in order to incorporate the dedicated discrete GPU Integrated graphics solutions usually feature memory sharing technology to help save power consumption and allow for longer battery life However computers with integrated graphics solutions will not usually run games HD video or GPU based applications without severe limitations Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology designed to get best perfor mance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings Thus
97. estarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 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 f IIl 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 If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 5 check its settings You may also be using a peripheral 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 Battery Information on page 3 14 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 PEID H JH P
98. etup the audio recording options in Windows 1 2 3 Go to the Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Recording tab Right click hold and release Microphone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required Click OK and close the control panels Figure 7 7 Playback Recording Sounds Communications General Listen Levels Enhancements Advanced Aud io Setu p for PC Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Camera Microphone NA HO dio Win8 1 Configure Speech Recognition Disable Microphone Boost w Disabled Devices a ESO R l g ht clic w Disconnected Devices Properties Configure Set Default 7 Properties PC Camera Module 7 13 Modules Camera App 1 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon Peral 2 The camera interface will display two buttons on the right side of the screen Camera App Buttons A Exposure Use the slider to adjust the Exposure level 3 The upper button is used to record video and the lower button E to take still pictures 4 Right click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen 5 These buttons enable you to access the camera rol
99. eys aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto Play Pause Key Q E matically However spe NN W R T y Us a a At cial functions hot keys Numerical 1 unique to the system s Keypad A lis o 104 G H VW T regular keyboard may not Caps Lock 4 Enter PgDn work Fn Key Ke ee NumLk amp ScrLk Shin M z X c V B N 4 Menu Application Key 4 Ene A gt D 5 and either NumLk or Windows Logo Key EJ ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Pri Sc Pause Sy q Break 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 1 8 Keyboard Quick Start Guide e Keyboard Shortcuts A The following Windows Logo Key Winkey keyboard shortcuts are useful for navi gation operation in Windows 8 1 Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key 4M D key com bination to switch be tween the Start screen and Windows Desktop Menu Application Keyboard Shortcut Windows Logo Desci ipti 24 Key p Toggle between the Start screen and the foremost running app or the TAPA Windows Desktop Display
100. g the Hard Disk Drive s NAA PL The hard disk Drive s can be taken out to accommodate up to one other 2 5 serial TA SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h 7mm h see Storage on HDD System Warning page D 3 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all Sani SIDS are Hele e necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 I fore you begin make sure when setting up a new hard disk You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and programs Ifyou have access to the in ternet download the latest application and hardware driver updates for the oper ating system you plan to in stall Copy these to a removable medium Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 9 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery and component bay covers see pages 6 44 6 6 2 Slide the HDD cover in the direction of arrow and lift it out of the bay 3 Remove screws amp and the cover 6 Figure 6 6 Primary HDD Removal 6 10 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading The Computer Reinserting the Hard Disk 1 Reverse the process to install a new disk and do not forget to reinstall the cover and screws see Figure 6 6 on page 6 10 2 Place the hard di
101. hat 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 it may start working again Then call a your service representative PEE G ME P J nr lx ER HO 4 Overview 8 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 Indicators see LED Indicators on page I 7 to see the computer s power status Connections 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 Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 the Fn F4 key combi nation or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 ke
102. he Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays t MM Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Identify Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors vw Resolution 1280 x 1024 v F ISUre C l 9 Orientation Landscape v Screen Resolution Muugedupnys IEA Multiple Displays iris Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key ea P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose C 24 Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar o Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu t BW gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Detect Identify Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors v Figure C E 20 Resolution 1280 x 1024 5 Screen Resolution TTE Multiple Display Multiple disg ifys Duplicate these displays Y Options ntly you Extend these displays Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 tems larger or smaller Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on C the other display s Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar C 25 Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration opt
103. he Sound Blaster Cinema application 2 Select Settings from the menu 3 Select Headphones from the drop down menu you can adjust the slider for crossover frequency 4 Click OK and close the application v Start Sound Blaster Cinema when Windows starts v Visualization Figure 7 41 SoundBlaster Cinema gt PARE Select Headphones kD Settings Restore Default Select your speaker setup Built in Speakers Audio Device Selection Software Language Selection Software Update About Sound Blaster Cinema 7 50 Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Sound Blaster Cinema Controls Each control has an On Off button to allow you to enable disable the control and most controls feature a slider to adjust the levels BLASTER GIN EMA SEX PRO STUDIO S64 PAD STUDIO sex PRO BTUDIO sex Peo estubo MM sex Pao stummo SURROUND CRYSTALIZER BASS SMART VOLUME DIALOG PLUS Ea ETEL t3 Esa Das th C Ig e Ch LE A tT ooo000 vn LM ooo o y 60 0 oO x Eam d ao C ILILI Ba nira wii i e Surround Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion e Crystalizer Enhances audio to make it sound livelier Bass Enhances the bass level of the sound system e Smart Volume Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con stant adjustment Dialog Plus Enhances dialogue levels for movies etc Modules A Settings You can
104. he driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft gt E i j C f eM oie putin To enable Windows Update make sure you are con ottom in order t nected to the internet Go to the Control Panel Click Windows Update System and Security Security 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 begin checking for the updates Click Install updates button to install the updates Figure 4 5 Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Blue tooth drivers for all the Bluetooth Combo modules 4 8 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities A Ove rview BIOS Screens This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Note that the BIOS 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 ae zu your system s original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any
105. he screen to bring up the menu You can also use the Power Menu in Settings in the Windows 8 1 Charms Bar If you want to add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Charms Bar Desktop App Start Screen Programs and Festures Lj Malikhy Coon mi Programs and Features Sleep Power Ciptions Er m Viewer System Dears Manager Hebeenik Lonnecbans Cie Shut down Wey ax T Drik Managerment Figure 3 E 1 METEO Restart Brightness Shut Down Restart Computer Management Command Prompt Larremana Prep Acro Command Premgt Adme Tack Maret Contra Panel File Explorer Search Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Seach Run a Q Notifications Power Keyboard Run Shut doren or Hga cut Shut derari eu ign tut Desktop Desktop Change PC settings Sign out Sign out Sleep Shut down Restart Sleep Shut down Restart 3 4 Shutting the Computer Down Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You A can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one Resuming Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivit NN al udis P p p J page 3 11 for informa tion on how to resume Click Change plan settings and then click Change adva
106. help Oe E 7 38 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Modules 7 The page will refresh and report the new configuration in under Performance gt Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology 9 c eso ow Horage ET 3 CO gu wt aio GC sune Q ve ai a Te Gn ot O Crease A ADe RE A anc ene cattery e Figure 7 29 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Performance Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 39 Modules Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel R Rapid Start Technology can resume power from Hibernation within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your computer s previous state with zero power System Requirements to support Intel Rapid Start Technology Rapid Start Technology should be enabled in the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB The Solid State Drive not the HDD must be configured as outlined on the fol lowing pages to support Rapid Start Technology The Windows operating system must be installed on the system hard disk drive and not on the Solid State Drive SSD Operating System Installation Note that in order for Intel R Rapid Start Technology to function properly the Windows operating system must be installed on the system hard disk drive e g the C drive and the SS
107. hin the control panel see Optimus Cus tomization Options on page C 28 Video Driver Controls Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 1748MB system memory RAM as needed to the integrated video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the op erating system a ene AA AAA A As C 4 Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Video Driver Controls Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel HD Control Pan el To access the control panel see below and overleaf 1 Click the Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel icon in the Apps screen A 9 DS DY name Vv Reader Video E l Ce Infineon Security Platform Windows Accessories Reading List Weather awe Manage Security f Calculator e Platform E a Character Map Figure C JI intel Imp g pps Screen SkyDrive Intel HD Graphi v Math Input Panel Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Skype y A LN ET Notepad SoundRe Paint El a EM NEW T Sports ly WiFi Advanced Remote Desktop gt NEW Connection WiFi Event Viewer Ru Snipping Tool see over Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 5 Video Driver Controls OR 2 Right click the Desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 3 Click Advanced settings in the Scr
108. ica tion in order to get maximum audio per formance To install applications and drivers etc you will need to attach an external optical CD DVD device to the USB ports 1 12 System Map Front 8 Left Views Quick Start Guide System Map Right amp Rear Views ue ib Right 8 Rear Views 1 1 Powered AC DC USB 3 0 Port 2 USB 3 0 Ports HDMI Out Port External Monitor Port RJ 45 LAN Jack DC In Jack Security Lock Slot Battery D d ooo USB 3 0 Port OR USB 2 0 Port This model includes 1 USB 2 0 port and 3 USB 3 0 ports including one AC DC powered P USB 3 0 port USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black HDMI Port Powered USB 3 0 Port Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals to attached external displays Note that Sound Blaster audio will be dis abled when you are con The powered USB 3 0 1 port can supply power for charging devices only not for op erating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 8 11 Toggle power to this port by using Fn necting to an external power button display through an HDMI connection see page 7 52 System Map Right amp Rear Views 1 13 Figure 1 7 System Map Bottom View Bottom View Battery Speakers
109. ienily cupportedk Max Number of Charis 3 HDP supported Ba epi T amp hil bit lack inform tica 24 hit Sample Males HEM Digetal Mack 42 0 khir 40 0 kHz 44 1 Hz Ensoded Formats Me compressed formats found Der uiage Use This Desoce penabhe Figure C 29 mcm HDMI Device Properties General Supported Formats Lewis Advanced Def us Formal Select th fampl rte and b t depth to b ured when running in shared made 36 bit 40000 Hz DVD Quality Test 16 bit 2000 Hz FM Radio Chall 15 bit 2810 Hz CO ual 24 bit 44100 Hz Fadi Cul 24 hit 45000 Hr adis Cu w Gre Exclucme mode applications peigaily Restore Detaults C 34 HDMI Audio Configuration Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes e Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port BEFORE attempt ing to play audio video sources through the device e 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 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 20 3 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual 4 You can now play video a
110. ilt In Display P and any attached displays Preferences Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Dx Options v Information Center intel Select Report Type Intel R HD Graphics 4600 System Information v Report Date 3 20 2013 Processor Genuine Intel R 3 CPU 0000 Report Time hh mm ss 10 41 11 2 00GHz Go to the Preferences sub menu in Options to configure the preferenc es for the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Driver Version 9 18 10 2989 Processor Speed 1995 MHz Make sure you turn Tray Vendor D 8086 Icon On to display the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel icon in the notification area of the taskbar as below Operating System Windows 8 6 2 9200 Default Language English United States Device iD 0416 Installed DirectX Version Device Revision 02 Supported DirectX Version 11 Processor Graphics Information 7 Shader Version 5 x Processor Graphics in Use Intel R HD OpenGL Version 4 Graphics 4600 Physical Memory 1923 MB Video BIOS 0 0 Current Graphics Mode 1680 by 1050 Graphics Options Exit Tray Figure C 9 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Options Information Center Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 13 Video Driver Controls Video The Video Profiles menu allows you to brighten or darken movies or to switch to vivid colors Click Basic or Advanced to adjust the video settings based on the Ap plication Settings or Driver Settings The P
111. ing The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replac ing parts You should not perform any of these upgrades if e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract e You don t have all the necessary equipment e You re not in the correct environment e You doubt your abilities Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard A a a Te E Overview 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery Before removing the battery disconnect the AC DC adapter from the computer first 1 Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 While holding latch slide the battery out of the compartment Figure 6 1 Battery Unlock 6 4 Removing the Battery Upgrading The Compute
112. inger 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 Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware As Device Settings Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware As Device Settings CA Vertical Scrolling Synaptics ClickPad V on PS 2 Port 1 4 Right handed C Left handed Left Right Primary Click Normal Select r Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Menu Special Drag Double Click Speed Horizontal Scrolling Roll the wheel one natch to scroll _ One screen at a time Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not Tilt the wheel to scroll the following number open or close try using a slower setting of characters at a time 2 1s ClickLock Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set Figure 2 5 briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Mouse Properties 2 6 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Gestures and Device Settings The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac A tion on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc Show Video uments objects and applications You can get a clearer view of the gestures in Yo
113. ion Center Preferences C 8 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Video Driver Controls Click either Display Settings or Color to make display adjustments including con a figuration for any attached external displays Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 5 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 9 Video Driver Controls Click the Display menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Mul Lae tiple Displays menu allows you to configure the display mode of any attached dis Multiple Display plays see Attaching Other Displays on page C 20 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel bh Bx At least one other dis play must be attached in E Display lolile Displays intel order to view multiple So Bel aa A s E T display selection op Select Display Mode Select Active Displays tions E E Chcphal Televrocn AS BC T Figure C 6 E Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Display Profiles Current Settings w Multiple Displays C 10 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls 3D This menu allows you to choose how 3D images are displayed Quality displays the most detail Balanced provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure
114. ions are provided in the NVIDIA Control Panel tab 1 Goto the Control Panel To access the Ge 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click to view the control panel in either Large Force control panel i i icons or Small icons if re in ry view from tme desko I cons or Small icons if you are in Category view click the desktop then click NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel Ed gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Search Control Panel View Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons v Sort by Refresh fos Indexing Options E Intel R HD Graphics Paste lt Paste shortcut 1 Internet Options Keyboard e Graphics Properties Graphics Options Language n Location Settings NVIDIA Control Panel Network and Sharing Mouse New Screen resolution RC 1 J Notification Area Icons NEN NVIDIA Control Panel Personalize NVIDIA Control Panel Personalization 474 Phone and Mod i Ro eni aa SE S Figure C 21 NVIDIA GeForce Control Panel Power Options T Programs and Features Recovery C 26 NVIDIA Control Panel Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as image settings 3D Settings and Ze video configuration Navigating the Control Panel File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help O O G Select a Task NARA Se St A Lexum a
115. ire eMake sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup plies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects it is broken on the power cord Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which 1s specific to polymer batteries only and where applicable this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern 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 XI P reface General Battery Precautions XII Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in pl
116. ive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process Info User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset BitLocker Advanced You can use BitLocker Drive Encryption together with the Trusted Platform Module to encrypt data on your disk Figure 7 53 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker Current state Not configured se AE ee e 7 64 Trusted Platform Module Modules Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security w Uh EM gt Control Panel System and Security BitLocker Drive Encryption v Search Control Panel Control Panel Home See also TPM Administration iy Disk Management Privacy statement BitLocker Drive Encryption Help protect your files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting your drives with BitLocker Operating system drive Figure 7 54 BitLocker Drive BH Turn on BitLocker Encryption C BitLocker off a Fixed data drives DATA D BitLocker off Removable data drives BitLocker To Go RC FLASH F BitLocker off Trusted Platform Module 7 65 Modules Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only Change the password for critical administrative Security Platform tasks Figure 7 55
117. l where captured pictures and video are displayed set the timer the time period before capture begins 3 seconds 10 seconds or Off and set the exposure level using the slider to obtain the best results is used Figure 7 9 Camera Options Camera roll 7 14 PC Camera Module Modules Camera Options The Camera Options settings may be accessed as follows 1 2 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon While the camera app is running access the Charms Bar e g click Use the Windows logo key C key combination Click Settings and then click Options You can adjust the Photo Aspect Ratio select the Microphone Hide Show grid lines and turn Location Info on or off from the Options panel ad Options Photo aspect ratio 16 9 w Figure 7 10 Microphone Camera Options Microphone VIA High Definit w Grid lines Hide E Location info On PC Camera Module 7 15 Modules Figure 7 11 Pictures Camera Roll Taking Pictures Capturing Video 1 2 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon Right click the screen and select the timer if you require a countdown before capture Click the appropriate icon to take a picture or start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom corner of the screen To stop video capture click the main window again or click the st
118. lp 99 918 Select a Task p o Zw Figure C 26 Er 3D Settings 4 Manage 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview A E Restore Defaults Program Settings Manage 3D settings You can change the global 3D settings and create overides for specific programs The ovenides will be used Set PhysX Configuration automatically each time the specified programs are launched I would like to use the following 3D settings 7 select a program to customize e iexplore exe Ey gfxuiex exe Integrated graphics Feature Setting x Ambient Ocdusion Not supported for this application Anisotropic filtering Use global setting Application controlled Antialiasinn FXAA Not innarted far this annlicatian NVIDIA Control Panel C 31 Video Driver Controls Set PhysXe Configuration NVIDIA PhysXe is a physics engine that can use the GPU to accelerate game and 3D application performance You can select the GeForce video card or CPU as a PhysX processor or configure the computer to auto select a PhysX processor recommended default setting 1 2 3 Figure C 27 Set PhysX Configuration Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 26 Click Set PhysX configuration Click to Select a PhysX processor from the menu Auto select recommended is the default setting Click Apply to save the settings file Edit Desktop 30 Settings Hen Q O 6 eE Set PhysX configuration
119. luetooth 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 7 26 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation lls ee a Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 7 28 for configura tion instructions Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l uc ear ee Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next Click in the tickbox to accept the license and click Next Click Finish gt Yes See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 7 28 for configura tion instructions Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 7 27 Modules A High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN 8 Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer How ever to achieve such transfer speeds both de vices must support high speed data trans fer To obtain high speed
120. m AC Mode Only Temperature Operating 5 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 330mm w 227mm d 31 9mm h 2 0kg Barebone System with 62 16WH Battery A barebone system does not include the CPU HDD RAM adapter power cord VGA card and factory option modules weight tolerance within 5 D 4 Specifications
121. manually install some system re quired drivers and utilities What to Install You will need to attach an external DVD drive to install the drivers from the De vice Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the or der indicated Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 only Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera WLAN and Combination Bluetooth amp WLAN modules you should also install the Sound Blaster Cinema Intel Technology drivers are provided in Modules in Chapter 7 Drivers amp Utilities by 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 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached optical DVD drive 2 Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc
122. more Platform Settings Tool Migration 6 This is the source platform This is the destination platform Source Platform Actions Export user keys and certificates to a destination platform Authorize credentials migration to a destination Authorize ASA platform 7 62 Trusted Platform Module Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Info _ User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset Bitoder Advanced Configure and enable Administrative Task E Create Password Reset Token for all users Configure Current State Configured x a y User Task Enable Password Reset for current user Current State Enabled y Reset Basic User Password Administrative Task Prepare E Prepare and provide the Password Reset Authorization Code ure Pe ee for a specific user Prepare and reset for the current administrator account in one step User Task Reset my password Password Reset is already prepared for my user account Modules Figure 7 52 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset Trusted Platform Module 7 63 Modules BitLocker BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet Click Configure and select a dr
123. mputer P17 PC DISKPART gt list disk Status i Figure 7 E 33 SETTA hk E Diskpart List Disk Online 1967 MB DISKPART gt Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 43 Modules 9 Type select disk is disk number where you want to create the store partition so refer to the results obtained from list disk for exact disk number 10 The message Disk is now the selected disk will appear Emm Administrator C Windows systen32 CMD exe DISKPART iC Users P17 gt D1ISKPART Figure 7 2 34 aerie Robt yer nee eis Bet AA Copyright iC icrosoft Corporation Diskpart Select On computer ll Disk DISKPARI gt list disk Disk Hit Online Online E GB Online i967 MB DISKPART gt select disk 1 Disk 1 is now the selected disk DISKPART gt 11 Type create partition primary 12 A DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition message should l appear Figure 7 35 Diskpart Create DISKPART gt create partition primary Partition DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition DISKHPART gt m 7 44 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 13 Type detail disk Administrator C Windows system32 CMD exe DISKPART pS DISKPART gt detail disk M D 3FB EBD AID Online Location Path PCIROOTC gt PCI 1 F62 gt HRAID lt PaBTE2Laa gt urrent Read only State No No No P No Hibernation File Disk No rashdump Di
124. n 3 The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to run the Video 4 Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll 5 Click Trim to edit the video Use the round buttons at either end of the slider to adjust the video length and click Save a copy to save the changes made Figure 7 15 Trim Video for Video Files Click to select and move the rounded buttons to edit the video AAA AAA ee ee PC Camera Module 7 19 Modules 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 file to a removable medium e g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows 8 1 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 problems it is recommended that you move any large sized captured video file to a location other than the C drive 7 20 PC Camera Module Modules Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel or 3rd Party WLAN module in your purchase option ps e Wireless Device make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before
125. n or Off 7 24 Wireless LAN Module Desktop Mode 1 Pp ie e Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key EM D key combination Click the wireless icon Bill 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 find other devices or not Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point ORB Mot connected fonnecd ons are available 10 1 2013 l Airplane mode Off Networks Airplane mode On all CPhone ill RD113 ASUS RT66U 2 all RD113 Modules Figure 7 16 Windows Desktop Taskbar Notification Area WLAN Connection Wireless LAN Module 7 25 Modules 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 stalling 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 B
126. nced power settings to ac on T cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings state Password t Y Power Options Edit Plan Settings A Adwariced salis It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings for the plan Balanced N gt Choose the sleep and duplay cetteng that you want your cor j On battery ip Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active hy Turn off the display 5 minutes tj Balanced Require a password on wakeup On battery Yes 4 Adjust plan brightness 9 Plugged in Yes E Hard disk Figure 3 2 E Internet Explorer Desktop background settings Power Plan Wireless Adapter Settings H Sleep Advanced Settings mi LSR settinns QW Putthecomputerto deep 15 minutes Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Figure 3 3 Power Plans Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose
127. ne and keep it stationary Place another finger near the middle of the Touchpad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object A 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 2 10 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management F 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 gt EIA
128. ng an HDMI or A V ca ble and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your compat ible adapter display for full details Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8 1 Wireless Display 7 67 Modules Wireless Display Configuration 1 Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8 1 2 Go the Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project 4 Click Add a wireless display Devices be Project nd Play To project connect a display 7 Figure 7 56 Add a Wireless 9 Second screen Display o T 7 68 Wireless Display Modules 5 The system will then search for compatible display devices this may take up to 60 seconds so allow time for this to complete Figure 7 57 Searching for devices Searching For SBWD DCAA17 SBWD100A Devices Television ur u dare Ws ian gros uc ee us ur gras a rmm corem oy Double click any detected display device in the list You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting 8 Click Next ND Enter the WPS PIN for your television Figure F235 You can find the WPS PIN on your SHWD DCAAT 5B WDT1OOA or in the info that Enter Pl N ame with it i 91488244 Connecting
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130. o On Request or Continuous Go to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc gt MyRAID RAID Stripe 59 6GB Normal 7 8 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 25 26 Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu Go to the Boot menu and make sure your attached DVD drive is set as Boot Option 1 in Boot Option Priorities Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 Ameri Boot Boot Option 1 UEFI TEAC POU DVYR10 2f 28 Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 8 1 OS DVD and press Enter 30 31 32 Press F4 and Yes to Save Changes and Reset however ensure that the two conditions in the bulleted points below are met before doing so Make sure the Windows 8 1 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 8 1 OS DVD you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD Make sure your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk is attached to one of the USB ports on the computer Press F7 as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 8 1 disc Click Next Install Now to continue installing the operating syst
131. of your choice for your RAID volume and press lt Enter gt Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Yolume0 Figure 7 2 Name the RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 7 6 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules 16 Go to RAID Level and press Enter 17 Choose the RAID Level required see Table 7 1 on page 7 3for details and press Enter e RAIDO Stripe e RAIDI Mirror e Recovery 18 Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks and select a drive name and press Enter 19 Move the cursor down use the arrow keys onto to X o select the SSD drives required and press Enter f you have selected a Recovery level RAID then you need to select one drive to be Master disk M and one disk to be the Recovery disk R Port 5 INTEL SSDMAEMCO40G C SC0416005D040C 37 2 GB M Figure 7 3 R Select Disks Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Port 5 INTEL SSDMAEMCOA40G2 CVSCOA416005D040C 37 2 GB Technology Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 7 Modules Figure 7 4 Created RAID Information Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 20 21 22 23 24 You should select two identical mSATA SSDs to form your RAID volume If you have selected RAIDO Stripe then you can adjust the Strip Size to your requirements If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the Synchronization t
132. om the Desktop application if you are in the Start screen you will need to switch to the Desktop The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the Desktop screen and you can see the notification area system tray 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 ams 10 59 AM ar p y Ej x6 9 4 2013 Figure 1 19 Desktop Taskbar amp Notification Area System Tray You can pin 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 I 21 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 25 Quick Start Guide Video Features Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology designed to get best performance from the graphics sys tem while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings The computer will automat ically switch between the integrated UMA Unified Memory Architecture GPU iGPU and the discrete GPU dGPU when required by the applications in use You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearances and Personalization when running the Desktop app see Desktop Application on page I 22 and Appendix C It is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see The Charm
133. on 4 You will need to use a removable media e g a USB Flash Drive to store passwords and data keep the media in a safe place until required 5 Select the drive you want to use from the drop down menu and click Next Welcome to the Security Platform Quick Initialization Wizard oe n fi n eo n Please select an initialization method e uick initialization recommended for most users IL pepe M Figure 7 46 Heston ope jords and data E Security Platform Which drive do you want to use m y n n F RC FLASH Removable media Quick Initial ization Wizard O Advanced initialization for expert users Allows advanced configuration of secret data data file ns and features Required to configure Enhanced Authentica Next gt Cancel Trusted Platform Module 7 57 Modules 6 Choose the Security Platform Features you want to use by clicking the A appropriate tickbox 7 Enter a Basic User Password and re type to confirm it and click Next Help Right click the icon 59 the notification area of the taskbar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Fea tures Security Platform Imitializalsm Manage Security Padari Settings Configure Security Platform Settings Which Security Platform Features do you want to use Hardware based Encrypting File System EFS _ Personal Secure Drive PSD Mow to perform Secunty Pisticem iretialimation Help Please set
134. on wake up in order to Define power buttons and turn on password protection protect your data 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 Py Change settings that are currently unavailable However you can dis Power and sleep buttons and lid settings 1 s able this setting from the BnelVAll Control Panel items Power Options System Settings gen polos Power Options menu Q When press the power button Sleep v Sleep v by clicking Require a Q When press the sleep button Sleep w Sleep v password on wakeup GM When i close the lid Siem v see in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Password protection on wakeup 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 Shutdown settings v Turn on fast startup recommended F 3 5 igure 3 This helps start your PC faster after shutdown Restart isn t affected Learn More Y Steep Power Options Show in Power menu boat Define Power Show in Power menu Y Lock Show in account picture menu B uttons EEE
135. op icon CE Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Pictures folder Home Share View Manage TA E gt This PC Pictures A Tr Favorites ES Desktop Je Downloads Recent places Camera Roll Screenshots j amp i This PC m Desktop E Documents Jg Downloads I Music iE Pictures B Videos E Local Disk C cs DATA D v 2 items 1 item selected 7 16 PC Camera Module Camera Roll 1 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 Right click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen 3 Click Camera Roll 4 Click the arrows e Ion either side of the screen to browse through the captured photos video and back to the Camera app Editing Photos 1 Clicking on a captured photo will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons Camera Delete Open with Set as lock Slide show screen 2 The Camera button will take you back to the home screen of the camera app 3 Click Delete to remove any photo from the camera roll you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletion 4 The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to open the photo You can click Set as Lock screen to set the photo as the lock screen picture Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll Click Rotate to rotate the picture through 90 degrees Use the handles
136. ormance in games music and movies M Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Installation be Mis Mh 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached Screen and make sure DVD drive you are connected to Click Option Drivers button the internet then click Click 5 Install SB Cinema EQ Yes M IER Choose the setup language and click Next Screen instructions to update the software Click Yes to accept the license Click Next gt Full Installation button Click Next Finish to restart the computer Ee Creative Software AutoUpdate Se 7 48 Sound Blaster Cinema EQ Modules Sound Blaster Cinema Application Run the Sound Blaster Cinema control panel from the notification area of the task bar or from the item in the Apps menu Click on the tabs to access the any of the Sound Blaster Cinema amp HDMI control panel menus Note that the Sound Blaster Cinema audio effects do not apply to audio generated through an HDMI con nection BLASTER a 3 B Sound Blaster Cinema SEX PRO STUDIO E Figure 7 40 Customize Sound Blaster Cinema x Taskbar Notification Area Icon amp Menu Sound Blaster Cinema EQ 7 49 Modules Sound Blaster Cinema Settings Sound Blaster Cinema selects the built in speakers by default and this setting may cause some sound quality issues when using headphones To adjust the settings for headphones do the following 1 Run t
137. pplication not in the Start screen press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon KJ 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 d Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon s in the notification area of the taskbar Close the Control Center by clicking the Prd close icon in the top right of the panel move the cursor onto the top Customize right corner of the panel to highlight it Figure 1 4 Control Center Control Center 1 11 2 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 5 System Map Front amp Left Views Front amp Left Views mb LED Indicators Vent Fan Intake 3 Multi In 1 Card Reader USB 2 0 Port Headphone Out Jack 6 Microphone In Jack I enm 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 The card reader features a push in push out card insertion and ejection mechanism Sim ply push the card to insert and eject it however some cards may require an adapter Sound Blaster Cinema Audio Note that you will need Optical Device Drives to install the Sound Blaster audio appl
138. puter isn t Shutdown settings Y Turn on fast startup recommended This helps start your PC faster after shutdown Restart isn t affected Learn More v Sleep Show in Power menu Hibernate Show in Power menu v Lock Show in account picture menu 3 10 Configuring the Power Buttons 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 a Table 3 1 Power Off Press the Power Button Resuming Press the Power Button Operation 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 the Mouse Touchpad A Power Button A When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down Closing the Lid hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power is wi If have chosen to button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down yen Nave Cine send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Configuring the Power Buttons 3 11 Power Management Power Conservation Modes ZA This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput Power Conservation ers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a
139. r Inserting the Battery 1 Slide the battery straight into the compartment note that there are grooves on the side of the battery which should align up with the battery compartment 2 Lock the battery in place by sliding the latches in the direction of arrows amp Figure 6 2 Battery Insertion amp Lock Removing the Battery 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Component Bay Cover 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws A Figure 6 3 Component Bay Cover Screws 6 6 Removing the Component Bay Cover Upgrading The Computer 3 Lift the cover up at point and remove the cover the direction of arrow Figure 6 4 Component Bay Cover Removal EEE ESSE EEE r e Removing the Component Bay Cover 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Replacing the Component Bay Cover 1 Reinsert the component bay cover by placing it on the bottom case assembly and aligning the three pins with the slots in the case 2 Angle the cover up to make sure that the cover pins fit in the slots and then place the cover down onto the computer and ensure that the fit is tight before replacing the screws amp Figure 6 3 on page 6 6 ID Figure 6 5 Component Bay Cover Replacement 6 8 Removing the Component Bay Cover Upgrading The Computer Upgradin
140. r full security protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc before begin ning the TPM initialization process Before setting up the TPM functions you must initialize the security platform Trusted Platform Module 7 53 Modules Enabling amp Activating TPM Restart the computer Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST startup Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled to change the TPM state to enabled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer ET ope A o Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc TPM SUPPORT Enable Figure 7 44 TPM State Enabled 7 As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Configuration menu 7 54 Trusted Platform Module Modules 8 Select Pending operation press Enter and select the option you require if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership and press Enter You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Pending operation Figure 7 45 Pending TPM ope
141. r 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 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never Figure 3 11 Power Plan Create p P Power Options Edit Plan Settings C Search Cantral Panel Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use j On battery f Plugged in Turn off the display Never w Never Put the computer to sleep TEE w Never 24 Adjust plan brightness 3 kp zou T cene D cancel 3 18 Battery Information Power Management 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings Contret Panel AB Control Panel termi Power Optiont Control Panel Horne Choose or customize a power plan Requer password on wakeup A power plan n a collechon ef hardware and tyttem vethng Mike dnpley bnghtnec cheep etc that manages t shout power plans bow your computer uses power Te me mo Choose what the power buttons de Plans shown on the battery meter Choose what claung the hd e Deichaege Battery dors Create a power plan Power saver D Choose when to burn off the Seves energy by reduong yout
142. ration Pending TPM operation Enable Take ibd Ownership Enable Take Ownership Disable Take Ownership F TPM Clear 9 You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 56 and then initialize the TPM Trusted Platform Module 7 55 Modules Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation 1 Make sure you have enabled and activated the TPM in the BIOS before installing the driver Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 6 Install TPM Driver gt Yes Click Next Click the button to accept the license and click Next Click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer y ee 7 56 Trusted Platform Module Modules Initializing TPM 1 Switch to the Desktop app and click the TPM icon right click the icon 39 in the notification area of the taskbar and select Security Platform Initialization o or click the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 2 Click User Settings tab and click Yes or right click the icon ziy in the notification area of the taskbar and select Security Platform Initialization or click the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 3 The Quick Initialization method will automatically be selected for you if you need to use advanced settings provided by your network administrator then select Advanced Initializati
143. reless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 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 Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 for installation instructions You will need to attach an optical device drive to the computer in order to access the drivers on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc This contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc A J A A A HH O Q l c9 MW T 294 Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the Windows 8 1 64 bit operating system is supported A Windows OS In order to run Windows 8 1 64 bit your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory RAM SSS ae
144. restart the computer After system restart you can then connect to the Mobile Broadband as normal To fully resolve this issue it is recommended that you do not Enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module EM820W 3G Module PIN Code amp Power Saving 8 17 Troubleshooting 8 18 Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports amp jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices connect to the internet etc AAA A A a a a ae a ee a a ae Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks A es Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards 15D MMC MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC Push the card into the 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 Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or O simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface port is an audio video connector interface for Metin transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel HMM Display etc as a display device by means of
145. review image will display a sample im age using the current settings You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time Click Apply to save changes Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video v Figure C 10 Video Profiles l ntel H D G rap h i CS SES EROS Standard Color Correction V Application Settings Control Panel Video Basic Application Settings Driver Settings Input Range V Application Settings Driver Settings V sample 1 Sample 2 Save Profile C 14 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Click the Video menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness Skin Tone Enhance ment Noise Reduction etc Click Apply to save changes Intel HD Graphics Control Panel O Video v Image Enhancement intel Figure C 11 Intel amp HD Graphics Video PONIES LIN LL Advanced Control Panel Video Current Settings at oak Preview D I mage V Application Settings 24 m Enhancement Basic Driver Automatic Settings l T ee TN Driver Custom Settings Skin Tone Enhancement von Off IEEE A Y sample 1 Sample 2 Save Profile Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 15 Video Driver Controls The Image Scaling and Gamut Mapping menus allow you to adjust these items Figure C 12 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Scaling amp Gamut Mapping o
146. revious volume update For details on how to do this see the help file Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help on page 7 33 See over for details on how to verify and repair RAID volume data Verification will identify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume 7 34 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window Click Manage and click Advanced Click Verify then click Verify button to begin the process The completion percentage will be listed under Status Verifying Click Close to complete the process te a EF y f Status Manage Performance Manage Volume Name MyRAID Rename 7 Status Normal E A ee pd iin Figure 7 25 Sa 6106 us pie Intel Rapid em Storage Write cache buffer ents Enabled Disable D l Tec h no ogy Verify Blocks with meteng Physica sector size 51 Logica sector size 512 Bytes More help on this page Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 7 35 Modules Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology RST caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the SSD as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory System Requirements to support Intel Smart Response Technology e System BI
147. rom overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use XIV Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common 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 If 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 minu
148. rvisor pass word 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 is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Secure Boot Control Security Menu Secure Boot prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have 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 TPM Configuration Security Menu Factory Option Only This sub menu will allow you to enable disable Trusted Platform Module TPM support if included in your purchase configuration see Trusted Platform Module on page 7 53 for details Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities 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 BIOS
149. s ec AE 3 14 Battery Information Conserving Battery Power Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that this may have an affect on computer performance Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used e g put the system in Airplane Mode Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc E Display amp ap C Mute T Fully charged A No display E brightness 100 connected Balanced i C anid display Brightness Volume Battery Status External Display Mo sync as amp pa dines hips ty Not presenting Sync Center Presentation Settings Power Management A 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 Figure 3 10 Windows Mobility Center Battery Information 3 15 Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 day
150. s We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to re move the battery for any reason e g long term storage see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAO on page 3 18 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 If the computer is powered on and in use 1t will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time 1s less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 8 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery In formation on page 3 14 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack a nnn SS eee 3 16 Battery Information Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other PEE n A IEEE Battery Information 3 17 Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery powe
151. s These will be your default settings for your med Graphics Properties L Set PhysX Configuration hardware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL Performance Preview New ES Screen resolution EM Personalize T gl Control Panel All Control Panel Items What do I look for Moving towards the 8 Let the 3D application decide Performance side will a bs th increase fame rate Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there but curved lines will C Use my preference emphasizing Quality appear jagged Adjust your computer s settings D Indexing Options Internet Options lt gt Keyboard Moving towards the Quality side will improve the smoothness you can see on curved lines Language ES Location Settings Mouse Center S Reene and Mo NVIDIA Control Panel Configure your ND Description ka Programs and Features Typical usage scenarios Figure 1 23 NVIDIA Control Panel Video Features 1 29 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 1 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 10 You can also use the context menu Shut down or sign out shut the computer down restart etc Shut Down Restar
152. s to my computer default position and then click OK Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful progama reen making changes ta your computer Tell nee conc about Ue Bereunt Contini seit ad j LE p Aben mity me when e Apps iry bo install software or maie changes to my purer Figure 1 26 User Account Control 1 32 Running Apps Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Chapter 2 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse a Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Multi in 1 Card Reader Audio Features Touchpad and Buttons Mouse M e Overview 2 1 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive s is are used to store your data in the computer The hard disk s can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5 mm or 7mm The hard disk is are accessible after removing the component bay cover from the bottom of your computer as seen below Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s on page 6 9 Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you
153. s Bar on page I 23 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Gothe Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project you may need to click Second Screen 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only DIVAS Desktop gt Play c Project a Figure 1 20 Devices Project 1 26 Video Features To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 2 3 z j Go to the Control Panel Click Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category Adjust resolution View gt l Sort by k Refresh k Control Panel Al Contral Panel ems Di y bh Change the appearance of your display Paste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties 1 Mobile PC Display 1920 1080 Recommended O A Graphics Options k NVIDIA Control Panel Meliana A settings Figure 1 21 Screen Resolution Quick Start Guide Z Right Click Desktop App 1 You can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution Figure 1 21 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 21 3 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 21 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs Video Features 1 27 Quick Start Guide To access the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel 1 Click
154. s to make any adjustments re quired Attaching Other Displays C 21 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 16 Display gt Multiple Displays Extended Video Driver Controls To Enable Collage Mode Lv 1 Attach your external displays to the external monitor port and HDMI Out port and turn them on Collage Mode 2 Goto the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display gt Collage mode is used to Multiple Displays sub menu combine a number of 3 Click Collage from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu displays into a single 4 Click Enable Collage and click On unified higher resolution 5 Click Vertical or Horizontal to arrange and displays as required for larger screen sizes 6 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display v Michio Boe Select Display Mode Select Active Displays Arrange Displays Figure C 17 T z single Q Primary Display v Horizontal Display Multiple Bain Display v ver Displays Collage d e Collage Dagiai Drapia WET hob sr Enable Collage i w On on e Digit Tebsasi n AHI PC wr Display Profiles a ill
155. s who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage play GPU Activity Context Menu Icon in the Notifica C tion Area to quickly One of the quickest ways to choose which GPU to use for a particular application is access the GPU Activ by using the Run with graphics processor in the context menu ity monitor from the taskbar 1 Goto the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 26 2 Click Desktop from the top menu and select Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu it should have a tick alongside it NVIDIA Eg Display GPU Activity Icon in Notification Area Manage 3D settings This page allows you to preview changes you Figure Caz Set PhysX Configuration settings for your hardware accelerated 3D app NVIDIA Control Panel View Performance Preview C 28 NVIDIA Control Panel he Close the NVIDIA Control Panel Find the executable file icon of the application you want to run Right click the icon and select Run with graphics processor from the context menu Select either High performance NVIDIA processor dGPU or Integrated graphics iGPU to run the program with the selected GPU Home T di ThisPC SYSTEM _ Jr Favorites EE Desktop de Downloads E Recent places jma This PC de Desktop El Documents de Downloads M Music Pictures E Videos y SYSTEM C cx DATA E em RC FLASH F cm Network 19 items Application Tools View Manage Name
156. server platforms When using one or multiple disks you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower Click More help on this page at the bottom of any page for page spe cific help il Creating a Volume Bil Managing the Storage System power consumption When using more than one disk you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure il Optimizing the Storage System In this section Bi Preferences Getting Started Bil Troubleshooting System Requirements Understanding the Application Glossary Figure 7 24 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 7 33 Modules Table 7 2 RAID Level Verification amp Repair Status RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level RAID Bad blocks are reassigned Bad blocks are identified If the data on the mirrored drive does not Data on the mirrored drive is compared to match the data on the source drive the data on the source drive data on the mirrored drive is overwritten by the data on the source Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes If a master or recovery drive fails you will need to add a new identical drive and re build the recovery volume to the drive You can also revert the master drive to the state of the p
157. sk No lustered Disk No Volume HH Ltr Label y i Status Volume 4 F F Partition Healthy Volume 5 RAL Partition 4697 MB Healthy DISKPART gt m 14 Type select Volume is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from detail disk for the exact volume number 15 The message Volume is now the selected volume will appear Administrator C Windows system32 CMD exe DISKPART n 51 E ISKPART gt detail disk o lume BHBHBHH Disk ID 3FB 7EBD AID Crashdump Disk lustered Disk No Volume Ht Ltr Label Volume 4 F New Vo lume NTFS Partition 18 GB Healthy P Volume 5 RAY Partition 4697 MB Healthy DISKPART gt select volume 4 Modules Figure 7 36 Diskpart Detail Disk Figure 7 37 Diskpart Select Volume Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 45 Modules 16 Type the following depending on the format of the SSD e For MBR formatted SSDs set id 84 override the id must be set to 84 e For GPT formatted SSDs set id D3BFE2DE 3DAF 11DF BA40 E3A556D89593 fi EN Administrator C Windowsksystem32 CMD exe DISKPART ocation Path PCT ROOT CB gt PCI C1FH2 HRATDCPHBTH2TLA0HB Current Read only State Ho Figure 7 38 T Hihernation File Disk Ho ub Diskpart Set id rashdump Disk No ty Clustered Disk Ho ID Volume HEE Ltr Label i Status Volume 4 F Hew Uo lume NTFS Partition
158. sk assembly into the bay and slide it in the direction of arrow 3 Replace the component bay cover see page 6 8 Figure 6 7 Inserting the Hard Disk Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 11 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDR3L type memory modules see Memory on page D 2 The total memory size 1s automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 6 12 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery and component bay covers see pages 6 44 6 6 The memory sockets will be visible at point on the mainboard Figure 6 8 RAM Module Location Vane LS Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting Gently pull the two release latches amp on the sides of the memory sockets edge Even the cleanest in the direction indicated below hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 9 RAM Module Release Latches Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 13 Upgrading The Computer 4 The RAM module will Y pop up and you can remove it Za dr M Single Memory Module oqule Installation Removal If your computer has a single memory module then insert the module into the Channel 0
159. ss LAN Module Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows 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 Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear ORT c I Airplane mode oft Figure 7 16 Available 67 Brightness WiFi Settings Charms Bar amp Networks On alll CPhone Notifications Power Keyboard gj ROTI3 ASUS RTE6U 2 ail RD113 Wireless LAN Module 7 23 Modules Figure 7 17 Networks Connected Disconnect oo eo 9 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 find other devices or not When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected ETT Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Networks Networks Airplane mode Airplane mode Off Off On aill Phone ull CPhone RD113 ASUS RT66U 2 5 all RD113 You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode including Bluetooth On or Off 10 Alternatively you can click the WiFi button to turn just the WiFi O
160. t or Sleep Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar and click Settings 2 Click Power J 3 Select Sleep Shut Down or Restart Charms Bar Desktop App Programs and Features Babit Conber Start Screen Programs and Festores Mlukby Centri Sleep Power Options Ponet piso Even Women Er nt Viewer m Shut down m i RR Depor Manager Dence Manager Hervik Lonnectiona Heboetuk Connechons Unavailabh Restart Disk Managemen Dok Management Cargruber Manigere Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Lomm nd Prempl Adrian Command Premed Adri Tak Manager Tani Piare Canteol Panel Conti Piri Notifications Power Keyboard File Explorer File Explores Tga eos Search Shut deer eu un tru k Figure 1 24 Shut Down Restart Search gt s Change PC settings 1 30 Power Options Quick Start Guide o Running Apps To run apps in Windows 8 1 you will need to check that the Screen Resolution and User Account Control Set 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 SM 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 Screen Resolution NAINI T I Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Pane Pp A
161. t work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer XIII 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 papers are handy ers ND NA AS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered 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 Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer f
162. talled the Windows operating system with either IDE AHCI or RAID mode en abled DO NOT disable the set mode if you wish to disable the set mode you will need to reinstall the Windows OS Intel Anti Theft Technology Advanced Menu Anti Theft Technology which is built in to the processor of the computer allows system administrators to render your computer useless to thieves by sending a poi son pillencrypted SMS message over a 3G network etc Administrators can also re motely unlock a recovered computer quickly or direct the system to send location information GPS coordinates back to a central server SATA Mode Advanced Menu You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in IDE native compati ble AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface or RAID Redundant Array of In dependent disks modes from this menu A RAID mode may be set if you have included 2 mSATA SSDs in your purchase configuration The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar See Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode on page 7 2 for details Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA Mode to RAID or AHCI see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 7 31 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Boot Logo Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot Logo screen at system s
163. tartup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot If you disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen however you can still press these keys while the boot screen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot 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 Advanced Menu 5 9 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 as it boots up after you turn it on Secure Boot Mode Custom These settings do not affect your machine or m uer eme Standard network passwords Custom 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 5 10 Security Menu 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 Note You can only set the user password after you have set the supe
164. tes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate XV Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits 1s important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain 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 Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably eSit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to eAlter your posture frequently eStretch and exercise your body several times a day ake periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XVI Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep th
165. the Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB field above should be equal to the amount of system memory in your computer In the example above the system memory is 4GB 1024MB 4 4096GB lf you are unsure of your total system memory RAM then go to System control panel System and Security and check Installed memory RAM The memory size will be dis played in GB so convert by multiplying the GB figure by 1024 to get the total in MB e g 8GB 8192MB 7 42 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Modules 6 Runthe Desktop app and right click the lower left hot corner or use the Windows Logo Key E X key combination and select Command Prompt Admin Fr Programs and Features EX Administrator C Windows system32 CMD e al El Mobility Center Microsoft Windows Version 6 1 7601 EMEN Copyright lt c gt 2689 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Power Options Event Viewer CiNUsersiP17 gt System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Figure 7 32 Search for CMD Prompt Computer Management Command Prompt Admin gt Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop 7 Type DISKPART 8 Atthe DISKPART command type list disk Fr ES Administrator CAWindowsisystem321CMD exe DISKPART Cc Users P17 gt DISKPART icrosoft DiskPart version 6 1 7661 opyright lt C gt 1999 2688 Microsoft Corporation On co
166. the Anisotropic Filtering Vertical Sync and Anti Aliasing features to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Intel HD Graphics Control Panel a Eel 39 3D inte Figure C 7 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel 3D Quality v Custom settings Arusolrogme Filberirug W use Application Settings Custom Anisetraaic rilterinr Misrticad Sym pt ch w use Application Settings eon LAC ILLE Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel C 11 Video Driver Controls Options Options allows you to Customize Hot Keys for opening the application rotating the display scaling etc to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Intel HD Graphics Control Panel 0x Options v Enable Hot Keys Figure C 8 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Options CHN 9o Hot Ki y War ager intel Customize Hot Keys Open Hot Rey Panel Rotate To 0 Degrees CEs Alto Eb Cirle Als Lp Open Display Panel Rotate To 90 Degrees wins Ali FT x Cri x At Let Open Scaling Panel Rotate To 180 Degrees Cis Alt F1T il Alt Down Open Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Rotate To 270 Degrees zem Alp F12 Cin Abt Rught Restore Graphics Defaults a xCtri Alt FB C 12 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Click the Options menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The In formation Center provides details on System Information the Bu
167. 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 3 Y De All Control Panel Items Power Options Click to Show Hide additional power plans Control Panel Home Require a password on wakeup Choose what the power Create a power plan I Choose when to turn off the display Change when the computer sleeps See also Personalization Windows Mobility Center User Accounts Search Control Panel Choose or customize a power plan A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings like display brightness sleep etc that manages how your computer uses power Tell me more about power plans Plans shown on the battery meter Balanced recommended Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable Change plan settings C Power saver Change plan settings Saves energy by reducing your computer s perre lagace where possible Hide additional plans High performance Change plan settings Favors performance but may use more energy Screen brightness UY 3 6 Power Plans Power Saving States You can use power saving states to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off Win 8 1 uses the Sleep Hibernate and Shut Down power saving states Sleep In Sleep all of your work settings and pref
168. to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the E card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in ati Card the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver dd see Card Reader on page 4 6 The card reader fea tures a push in push out MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC card insertion and ejec SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC tion mechanism Simply push the card to insert Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the and eject it however Ms cards Duo cards require an l adapter Figure 2 2 Left View 1 Card Reader Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 3 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Audio Features A You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control M panel in Windows from the HD VDeck icon on the desktop 9 or VIA HD Audio Deck control panel via HD Audio Deck Ea The sound volume level is set using the volume The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination control on the Windows desktop and the vol Rena e ume function keys F5 Playback Devices F6 on the computer Speaker O vu Qo Device Click the volume icon in DO the taskbar to check the setting D Recording Devices Microphone nee 1 C 0 Mute 0 Default Device pra Mixe Click Expert Mode to access the Advanced menus Figure 2 3 X p VIA HD A
169. torage Technology application provides high performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order to support your RAID if you have two mSATA SSDs installed system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 8 See Intel Smart Response Technology on page 7 36 for further information on setting up Smart Response IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install IRST Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click the tickbox to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next gt Next gt Next 7 Click Finish to restart the computer See the following pages for more information if you have set your hard disks up in a RAID configuration Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 31 Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems Intel Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your RAID configuration Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the item in the Start menu When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window Here you can view the general health of the storage system Various volume creation and management options are a
170. u can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties volved by clicking the Show Video option for 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel aia 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings 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 Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Select an item Synaptics Pointing Device v El Scroling Devices Pinch Zoom Rotating Pointing Tapping Application Gestures Synaptics Disable intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing de For more details on any of the gestures see the help 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 C Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM Static tray icon in taskbar EA 4 20PM Animated tray icon in taskbar Ed 4 20 PM www synaptics com OK el Cancel features These include single4inger pointing and scrolling options plus multifinger gestures to manipulate documents objects and applications Using the Properties Window Click on a featur
171. uaeeesses 3 16 Proper handling of the Battery Pack oocccccccccnoononnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnononnnnnccnnnnnonnnnannnncnnnnnnnnnnnos 3 17 A A e e i E E 3 18 Drivers Utilities Mat SO asta caian 4 1 Module Diner Installdioll tato 4 1 DA nen eee o go q e 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers lessen eene nnne nnn nennen 4 4 iB suec eoi MT 4 5 WV MG OWS SC CUR ICY IVC SS ado erotico ordinarias 4 5 NSW Hara Ware SE OWING costo doit 4 5 Diver Installation Procedure ener muda Enn iumenta MM E ee peo bird ld 4 6 PP e o o O o O E 4 6 AA oa 4 6 NVIDIA VIAS AMA 4 6 E M 4 6 ou MSS EU mm 4 6 XXII Preface Es MET 4 6 TOU INC A T UU ME 4 7 PRAMAS ease PE UE eet ocean cae ae o oo eae scat ncee oeheaades an ees oe 4 7 METBIT E EE rn ee ee eee ee eee eee eee 4 7 PRN etter 4 7 ODLitonal DEIVOES ar ita apra 4 8 BIOS Utilities A A 5 1 Recto UI epa A E 5 2 Edie te POST aii odio 5 3 O ce Tm 5 3 NOn ADA TOUS rre estaa 5 3 Ss PPP A e Oo epee 5 4 AE AA T 5 5 a Me ee te eee ee ee 5 7 CCUM IVC Mr EE eee 5 10 BOO MENO
172. udio Deck 2 4 Audio Features Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse Expert Mode will allow you to access more advanced configuration menus for Speaker and Microphone External Jack x y Microphone LA E Volume KE Mute o Default Device PC Beep E Speaker Output Mute Front TNT Sync Left and Right Volume 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 T Figure 2 4 VIA HD Audio Deck Sound Blaster Cinema EQ on page 7 48 Expert Mode Audio Features 2 5 Storage Devices Audio amp Mouse 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 This computer model se much the same way as a two button mouse ries may feature different Touchpad versions Once you have installed the Touchpad driver see TouchPad on page 4 6 you These Touchpads may can configure the functions by double clicking the Touchpad driver icon EJ in the differ in their vertical notification area of the taskbar You may then configure the Touchpad tapping but Sco Ung neta ninos tons scrolling see sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your prefer scrollable windows ences A Touchpad Scrolling Some Touchpads require sliding the f
173. udio sources through your external display Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI 1 When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out port the Sound Blaster Cin ema EQ controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select another audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external HDMI display HDMI Audio Configuration C 35 A Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc from any at tached DVD device you will need to consult the application s docu mentation to see the appropriate audio con figuration the applica tion must support digital to analog translation Video Driver Controls Specifications Appendix D Specifications A 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 Specifications Intel Core i7 4900MQ 2 8GHz Mobile Processor 8M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W Intel Core i7 4800MQ 2 7GHz Mobile Processor 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP
174. ule s power status The icon will appear dimmed when it is off Note that the power status of the camera module 1s also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 2 Backlight Keyboard Device IS Click the button to adjust the keyboard backlight brightness BACHKE LIGHT KEYTBOARD Control Center B 5 Control Center Left Windows Key Gaming Hii Click Disable to disable the Windows Key on the left side of the keyboard This may be useful 1f you are using the keyboard for gaming and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Key Fan Speed Gaming The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the CPU However you can adjust the setting to maximum if you prefer A HEADPHONE h E Headphone Gaming The headphones may be set for different effects using this menu Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode B 6 Control Center Video Driver Controls Appendix C Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page 1 26 A Video Driver Installation video Care e Puen Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 iei odd e Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers n are subject to contin button ual updat
175. upplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 6 15A 120W minimum VII 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 Keepit 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 where Don t use or store the computer Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight foreign matter or moisture may in a humid environment any surface that will block the affect the system Vents Fan Intakes ES ILA VIII Preface 3 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 4 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 data may be lost if the
176. urs 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 10 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 Network Connections Sleep Disk Management Computer Management Hibernate Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin 0 1 Shut down P Task Manager Control Panel Mur Restart Jnavailable File Explorer Sign out Search Sleep Shut down Shut down or sign out Restart Run Notifications Power Keyboard Desktop 3 6 Power Saving States Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the e computer in to a power saving state Click Choose what the power buttons do on Password the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu Protection It is recommended that you enable a password
177. vailable depending on the system s status Manage Volume Mame MyRUE Rename Figure 7 23 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Status 7 32 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as Degraded or Failed it A may be possible to recover the volume If the volume cannot be restored then you will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up Click the Help menu or press F1 for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol Click the Help or press umes F1 menu button at the top of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Help QI 3l Search System Report Online Support Click Contents to view the general list of sub jects covered click In dex or Search for a more specific help top ics on a particular item U Introduction Gettina Started Introduction System Requirements We live in a digital worid We digitally create record edit share and save practically everything from the movies we watch to the pictures we take to the documents we store 3 Understanding the Application Notification Area Is your PC optimized for storage performance and reliability E Storage System Status Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows based application that provides improved perfor mance and reliability for systems equipped with disks for desktop mobile and
178. when an application is run that requires extra per formance or quality then the system will run the discrete GPU dGPU when the system does not require such enhanced performance it will let the integrated GPU handle it C 2 Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Video Driver Controls How the Technology works When the system is powered up and 1s displaying just the desktop the dGPU will be powered off In this case the system is running in the same way as a system without a discrete graphics solution However when an application that requires use of the dGPU is run e g a game or HD Video the dGPu is powered on and takes over the processing duties If the program is closed then the dGPU will be powered back down again until required A UMA Mode amp Performance UMA Mode is designed for maximum power saving however this does have an affect on the system s overall video performance as it is based on the Power saver power plan If you require better video performance then it is recommended that you use Optimus Mode Alternatively you may switch the UMA Mode power plan to Balanced however pow er savings will be reduced in this case Note that when the power plan is set to UMA Mode the GPU LED indicators may no longer display the correct status Microsoft Hybrid Graphics C 3 A Customization Options Although Microsoft Hy brid Graphics is com pletely seemless to the user NVIDIA also allow customization options wit
179. y combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes 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 7 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules 7he modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode Check the LED cannot be detected indicator e 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 4 on page 1 10 The PC Camera module cannot be The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the detected module see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page 1 10 Run the camera application to view the camera picture The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have cannot be configured installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 21 and or Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module on page 7 26 A file cannot be copied to from a The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is connected Bluetooth device supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported f you are copying a file from your computer to
180. y g D key combination Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen to access Apps RDIA1 de ua O Desktop App Figure 1 14 Windows Start Screen 1 20 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide Apps amp Tiles The 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 Customize icon Click the Customize icon to display all the installed applications etc Right click any icon to bring up the menu at the bottom of the screen and you can then click the appropriate icon to pin the App to or unpin from the Start screen or to the taskbar in the Desktop applica tion you can also open the app in a new window run as administrator or open the file location Click the arrow at the bottom of the screen to access All Apps O RDIAT TA p Ye W s a bu uff a N 5 di m MES J gm EN i j F l A XA Ji 1 ri A E d rm INEST LM A F mons As Lh qe ey an SE A Pin to taskbar Open new Run as Open file window administrator location rey ties Figure 1 15 Customize Apps Windows 8 1 St
181. y not cause interference And 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IV 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for h
182. your Basic User Password This password will protect your Basic User Key which is required to Refresh Septet and Mena use Security Platform Features HT UM eecesese Y Hide typing Confirm password ETTET Use different passwords for different purposes Length 6 256 characters You can also click the Help button in any of the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool tabs to bring up specific help topics on each tab 8 Click Next to confirm the settings 9 The computer will then initialize the settings 10 Click Finish lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 7 47 11 Click the tabs and control panels to adjust the settings Settings 12 Double click the icon j in the taskbar notification area to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the icon f and select a menu item 7 58 Trusted Platform Module Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool The Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool allows you to manage and check the TPM state manage your password information and to backup and restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Info User Settings Backup Migration Password Reset BitLocker Advanced nt o a Copyright Infineon Technologies AG Welcome to the Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform Solution Version 4 3 200 3
183. ys to adjust the bright ness see Table 1 4 on page 1 10 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 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let 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 Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Boot password for the SCU see Security Menu on page 5 10 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes NAS Z S 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 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program

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