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1. ye e gt Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer May 2010 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 S EC This device will be sold in the following EEA countries Austria Italy Belgium Liechtenstein Denmark Lux embou
2. oe Er Control Panel b Ad Contre Panel Bims b Powe Options witty z gt Power Options gt System Settings Search Control Parrel Select a power plan i Define power buttons and turn on password protection Require a password on Power pirs can help you mmaonire your computer s performance of COmerve energy Make a Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this wakai plan active by selecting R or choose a plan and customize H by changing its pown settings I page apply to all of your power plans Choose what the power s z wem Power and sleep buttons and lid settings suitom do Me wm on TS button Plam shown on the battery mete j On battery d Plugged in Choose what downg the id a Bal ed rec ded e Atout v af belumces performance with energy comurnpton on capable hardware When I press the power button Sleep aps f Power ywan t When I press the sleep button ore Slee kJ Choose when to turn off the ve a a H H gt i p et Saves energy by reducng you computers performance where poset S amp S When I close the lid 8 Change when the computer sheen fide acthcitional gkerrs A d Password protection on wakeup po periormance yee t Sei Change settings that are currently unavailable rs pestormance but gy 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 y
3. The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Set User Password Security Menu You can set a password for user mode access to the Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see below Many menu items in the Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility cannot be modified in user mode You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor password Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance 5 12 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Boot Menu A Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Advanced Security bot E BIOS Screens Item Specific Help Boot priority order Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intend ed for guidance in set ting up your system s BIOS
4. Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Camera is on Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Hot Key Indicators on page I 10 or hot key button oi to toggle power to the PC Camera module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 3 Check the Device Driv ers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and any Latest PC Camera Driver Information There are a number of different camera modules available with this computer model series You will have the appropriate application installed for your camera Make EE e sure you access the application via the desktop shortcut dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information Sltelilefel here BEE eT PC Camera Module 7 7 Modules amp Options PC Camera Screen Refresh The PC Camera module supports a frame rate of 12 fps If you find that the screen refresh rate is subject to lag or stut tering then reduce the window size or adjust the Output Size and or Color Space Compres sion To reduce Output Size and or Color Space Compression run the camera application click Options and select Video Capture Pin Ad just the settings from the appropriate pull down menu PC Camera Driver Installation I 2 3 4 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Clic
5. Features amp Components Handling CDs or DVDs dE Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please Sne CR follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Sen e ee cs rcre Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may s Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc SNe ae e Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints Heel oe des lle e Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency eject hoe a eee e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD a EE e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Features amp Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page 1 12 DVD Regional Coding Table 2 1 D m da rn ren epee nee v ee D Region Geographical Location a DVD Regional Coding Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a U SA C an ad a peche DVD on wA alandat a eg S
6. If you have included an Intel Wi Fi Link 6200 6300 Series or 3rd Party 802 11b g n WLAN module in your purchase option make sure that the Wireless LAN mod ule is on before installing the driver Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Use the Fn F11 key combination see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 auer EE 10 or hot key button Dud to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module Make P eae Wel so l ams l vices aboard aircraft is usu sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 3 ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Wireless should be turned ON in the Windows Mobility Center to ensure proper wireless function key behavior see Wireless Hot Keys on page 3 12 Use the Fn F11 key com bination or hot key button to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the indi cator to see if the module is powered on or not see Wireless LAN Module 7 15 Modules amp Options 802 11b g n Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish to restart the co
7. Using the Windows Logo Key s P Key Combination to Switch Displays You can also use the g P key combination to quickly change display configura tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on Press the gs P key combination An on screen menu will pop up Use the cursor keys or gs P to select the appropriate configuration from the menu and press Enter to confirm the selection ee Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only Figure B 7 w edison d Configuration Ge Selection Win 7 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 B 13 Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration As HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video sig nals you can configure the audio output as per the instructions below Windows Audio Setup for HDMI 1 Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Sound gt Hardware and Sound 4 Click Playback tab and right click the attached HDMI supported display device 5 You can adjust the settings from the menu Recording Sounds Communications Figure B 8 Select a playback device below to modify its settings Sound Control JB gen gue Speakers Panel with an HDMI STs e Supported Display Show
8. s SATA Port 1 2 3 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you 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 BIOS Revision KBC EC Firmware Revision Main Menu This item contains information on the current BIOS and firmware versions GPU Card GPU VBIOS Revision GPU VBIOS Build Date Main Menu This item contains information on the current video card and video BIOS Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility 0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help SATA Mode LAHCI Legacy USE Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled Legacy DS Boot Enabled Power on Boot Beep Disabled Battery Low Alarm Beep Enabled Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Sare and Exit Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to enable disable the JMicron Power Saving as used by the card reader control and to adjust the amount of Total Graphics Mem ory used by the system SSS a ee ee a ee 5 8 Advanced Menu Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu gt Advanced Chipset Control Use this menu item to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology fo
9. Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover Fan Cable Figure 6 6 Removing the Make sure you recon Component Bay nect the fan cable 3 Cover before screwing down the bay cover Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 5 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows amp in Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 E fume M gt p ioscan ove Bot BD Gevvest Vow t emgegg Tt We RR RAM Module Release Latches D UI 2NA D BAC D r aw CO 0942 TW III 1I 1 1 EZE TTIEIKITOREUT Ten kat rz Worrenty Ved H Eemozegi PPO IN 4 ml Ji CEET ir EE MAZ AS Contact Warning Be careful not to touch 6 the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the clean est hands have oils which can attract parti cles and degrade the module s perfor mance Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a single memory module then insert the module into the Channel 0 JDIMM1 socket In this case this is the lower memory socket Figure 6 8 the socket closest to the mainboard RAM Module Removal 6 10 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 7 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 8 Insert anew module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly 2D into the memory slot 9 The module s pin alignment will allo
10. Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Power Management Energy Star Power Saving e This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput Taskbar Icon ers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period lf the taskbar icon does Of inactivity If you want to enable Energy Star power saving then follow these in not appear then click the structions taskbar arrow and select Customize 1 Right click the taskbar icon see sidebar 2 Select Power Conservation Modes Power Conservation Modes Customize 3 Select Energy Star to use the Energy Star power management and override other power saving settings AANA JOK Conservation Modes Select Show icon and notifications alongside the Hot key icon and click OK The BS icon will now appear in the taskbar System State Power Conservation Modes Min AUE E E will result in maximum power sav ing but with the possible loss of Power Conservation Modes some performance Setting the mode to Balance will give power saving matched with Figure 3 5 5i Balance performance Energy Star Menu a Performance will give optimum a Energy Star computer performance but with less power conservation Performance 3 10 Energy Star Power Saving Power Management Battery Information Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Zax Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your comp
11. Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision so the exact procedure for certain drivers may differ slight ly As a general guide follow the default on screen in structions for each driver e g Next gt Next gt Finish unless you are an advanced user In many cases a re start is required to install the driver Make sure any modules e g PC Camera WLAN or 3 75G HSPA are ON before installing the appropriate driver Windows 7 Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Video VGA 1 Click 2 Istall 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 Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer 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 MEI Driver 1 Click 4 Install MEI Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish Modem 1 Click 5 Install Modem Driver gt Yes 2 Click OK 3 Click OK to restart the computer 4 The modem is ready for dia
12. 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 Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Not Supported by the USB 3 0 Port Supports Resume from Modem Ring Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 4 74A 90 Watts Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 48 84WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 62 16WH Factory Option Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Fingerprint Security Factory Option Windows 7 MOFA II Magic Of Film Art Changeable LCD Back Covers Factory Option Temperature Operating Non Operating Relative Humidity Operating Non Operating 5 C 35 C 20 C 60 C 20 80 10 90 374mm w 250mm d 25 37 2mm h 2 6 kg with ODD amp 48 84WH Battery a ea a E EER C 4 Specifications
13. Modules amp Options 3 5G HSPA Module If you have included an optional 3 75G HSPA High Speed Packet Access module Es see Communication on page C 3 for specification details in your purchase op 3 75G HSPA tion you will have the appropriate application provided for your module Follow the Modules amp System instructions on page 7 22 to install the USIM card which will be provided by your Wake Up service provider and then install the application Note that the 3 75G mod ules DO NOT support system wake up on 3 75G HSPA modem ac tivity AAZ dE Important Notice 3 75G HSPA amp Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modules In order to comply with FCC regulations you should NOT operate the 3 75G HSPA module and the Bluetooth Wireless LAN modules at the same time as this may disrupt radio fre quency and cause interference When the 3 75G HSPA module is powered on make sure that the Bluetooth Wireless LAN modules are powered off 3 75G HSPA Module 7 21 Modules amp Options 3 75G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation Follow the instructions below to install the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider Turn off the computer and turn it over Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Remove the battery Insert the USIM card at the rear of the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully in
14. P E anag SD s 5 You can change the ES 3D lene and create ovemides for specific programs The ovemides will be used automatically each time Global Setti ngs j Set PhysX configuration the specified programs are launch E Video amp Television Adjust video color settings would like to use the following 3D setti i Adjust video image settings Anisotropic filtering Application controlled Antialiasing Gamma correction e Antialiasing Mode KS er controlled Antialiasing Transparency Error reporting Extension limit TE R B 20 Optimus Customization Options al tting ies any soplication setting Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications 1 2 3 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page B 76 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 Aritene Deie ta Tau an thangs fe Gobel isen aed oats gario for epee pega The iadh sl Ee sel Guarini each on the meded programe ae eumched Figure B 14 Program Settings T mke filer te wet the folks Si ering L Select a pro sn fo camine IO arpa ke
15. nections You can choose o 1995 Phone Memory e YY to have the computer cre ae ng ate a pairing code for you use the device s existing pairing code or you can pair certain devices with out using a code Phone What if Windows doesn t find my device Figure 7 2 Net wCancelis Add a Device 3 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device 7 4 Bluetooth Module Modules amp Options 4 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and follow any on screen instructions to complete the pairing Z Adda desce ype th vi Code int our device WI bere lowing code oo D Figure 7 3 EEN Pairing Codes Pairing Code 86899920 The example outlined here shows a connection to Example awe erer a mobile device Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection proce dure and may require you to confirm a pairing E code is correct on both devices Follow the on ere screen instructions to complete the pairing 5 Windows will check to see if any drivers are required to complete the pairing 6 Follow any on screen instructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close me mg mg em S EET PE OES 2 Addadece Addaperce zs eegenen zs Figure 7 4 Pairing Complete amp Bluetooth Device Enabled Bluetooth Module 7 5 Modules amp Options To Change Settings for the
16. the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e 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 e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Sof
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18. Bluetooth Device Bis 1 Click the taskbar icon and select Show Bluetooth Devices 2 Right click on the device you want to change and click Properties to e Change the name of the device click Bluetooth type a new name and click OK e Enable Disable a service click Services clear tick the check box next to the service and click OK Bluetooth Help To get help on Bluetooth configuration and set To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices tings select Help and 1 Click the taskbar icon and select Open Settings Support from the Start g e menu Type Bluetooth in 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this the Search Help box and computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it select an item from the re 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect turned search results to check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a get more information Bluetooth device wants to connect iscowery J Allow Bluetooth devices to tind this computes a To Ar ote select this check her nta w ei a dev c to find the cand Figure J Allow Bluetooth devices to cannect to this computer B uetooth Setti ngs mm Ji Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect Optio ns J Show the Bluetooth icon in the oi gin ares Restore Defaults Cance 400 7 6 Bluetooth Module Modules amp Options PC Camera Module
19. Disabled Devices THP Show Disconnected Devices Configure Set Default Y Properties canca 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel B 14 HDMI Audio Configuration Video Driver Controls 7 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 Notes Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port BEFORE attempt ing to play audio video sources through the device HDMI Video Configuration 1 2 3 4 HDMI Audio Configuration B 15 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display Configure your external display as per the instructions on the previous pages Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual You can now play video audio sources through your external display Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc you will need to consult the ap plication s documenta tion to see the appropriate audio con figuration the applica tion must support digital to analog trans lation Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control Panel tab i NVIDIA Control Panel o aa e Ce 1 Click Start and click Contro
20. IDE HDD Hitachi HTS545016B9A500 5 Keys used to view or USB KEY configure devices 2 3 4 USE HDD Up and Down arrow 5 PCT BEY JMC25 Gigabit Ethernet Co select a device T O lt gt and lt gt mores the device up or dow lt gt exclude or include Excluded from hoot order the dewice to hoot lt Shift D enables or disables a device BIOS versions are sub ject to constant change and revision therefore your computer s actual screens May appear Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults slightly different from Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit those pictured on these pages 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 Figure 5 5 order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is avail Boot Menu able to help you move devices up and down the order Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 _ 6 Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Advanced Security Exit Menu Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CHUS Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit D
21. Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 in the reminder of the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then a the information contained in the Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up Notes and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the boxes with the mark remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every above to find detailed in thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You Sener Ge may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the ZE symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1
22. and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes 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 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 A
23. aside 2 Remove screws amp from the front cover 6 12 Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers Upgrading The Computer 3 Carefully slide the cover forward in the direction of the arrows amp as illustrated below Figure 6 11 Slide the Cover Forward Figure 6 12 Remove the LCD Back Cover Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers 6 13 Upgrading The Computer 5 Align the replacement cover with the top of the LCD as illustrated below and as marked on the cover Figure 6 13 Replacing the LCD Back Cover 10 6 Slide the cover forward slightly until it clicks firmly into place 7 Run your hands around the sides and front of the cover to make sure it is firmly aligned in place carefully press down to make sure the fit is Secure 8 Replace the screws and rubber covers see Figure 6 10 on page 6 12 6 14 Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers Modules amp Options Chapter 7 Modules amp Options Overview This chapter contains information on the following modules which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative e Bluetooth Module e PC Camera Module e Wireless LAN Module e 3 75G HSPA Module e Fingerprint Reader Module BEEN Overview 7 1 Modules amp Options Bluetooth Module ZP If your purchase option includes a Bluetooth module then the operating system s Wi
24. d elie LE Ap piti or He ET ea Hagh ferdiormance HSC Dr Ger n Integrated gahi Desgipton aieiaa ahi Arenas piri Pet neice l 1 Ve aar BRE pp erg A anan Aranana ne a Optimus Customization Options B 21 Video Driver Controls TV Settings When the TV is enabled as a display device click the sub menus under Video Television to adjust the video color or image settings Figure B 15 Video amp Television Settings eg em Asit POTS d r Sech gei vi d mn a gd rg Ca Dem ns fen er wono ep reng ve ien In reg met per rie am n Fb Tra rr 3 bes ra Zr ire za el Mt o Benge B 22 TV Settings Specifications Appendix C 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 service center for details Specifications C 1 Specifications Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor 620M 2 66GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 4MB L3 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Intel Core i5 Mobile Processor 540M 2 53GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package 520M 2 4GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache am
25. e SATA Port Vent Fan Intake 1 USB 3 0 Port or The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats USB 2 0 Port MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC Factory Option SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC 9 3 in 1 Card Reader MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 Port OR USB 2 0 Port Some models in this series have a single USB 3 0 port Factory Option on the left side of the computer other models will have a USB 2 0 port The USB 3 0 port is denoted by its blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black K 3 in 1 Card Reader GE Note that the USB 3 0 port requires a driver installation see USB 3 0 on page 4 7 and does not support wake on USB System Map Front amp Left Views 1 11 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 5 Right amp Rear Views 1 eo GE 1 12 System Map Right amp Rear Views Headphone Out Jack Microphone In Jack S PDIF Out Jack USB 2 0 Port RJ 11 Modem Jack Optional Optical Device Drive Bay Security Lock Slot Battery DC In Jack System Map Right amp Rear Views Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependen
26. each other Se a a a a a E S e R 3 14 Battery Information Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never ben wgl Cl Power Options Edit Pan Settings TTT e Tee Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Chose th segg ang diplay settings that you want your Commuter To We j On battery E Plugged in Dim the display DESS Never Figure 3 amp Power Plan Create Ka Turm ort the aesplay Mever hever L Put the computer io lees b evgr 7 hever 2 Adjust pan brghiness S Battery Information 3 15 Power Management 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings DEE KEIER D EE ontrol Pane Home Select a power plan Reginre a pasword On wakeup Power plans can heip you maximize your computer s performance co comerve energy Make a pian active by selecting IL or choose a plan anc custormize it by Choote what the power changing its power settings Le me mow about power plan buttons do Choose what clos
27. esch GE U E Table 1 d on page 1 10 Table 1 2 on page 1 7 Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 1 6 System Map LCD Panel Open Quick Start Guide a EE LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful Green UMA Mode Activated information about the current status of the computer yea eee Optimus Mode Activated i Intel Integrated GPU IGPU Activated NVIDIA Discrete GPU dGPU Activated The optional Bluetooth Module is i Powered On er pm esstnton DC Power is Plugged In The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode The Battery is Charging CIC Hard Disk Activity The Battery is Fully Charged The optional Wireless LAN Module is Powered On see over rcs Volume Mute is Enabled see over A wie The optional PC Camera is Powered On see over wie The Computer is Powered On Table 1 2 Top Case LED Indicators Some LED indicators also act as hot key buttons see over Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached 3 g Critically Low Power Status Number Lock Activated Green Scroll Lock Activated to activate press Fn amp Scr Lk Table 1 1 Front Left LED Indicators LED Indicators 1 7 Quick Start Guide Hot Key Buttons Press the hot key buttons these also feature as LED indicators on the computer to toggle the appropriate func tion on off When th
28. for a particular application is by using the Run with graphics processor in the context menu 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page B 76 2 Click View from the top menu and select Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu it should have a tick alongside it IDIA Control Pane File Edit View 3D Settings Help Standard Figure B 11 Ee r NVIDIA Control Advanced Panel View Custom Define Custom View B 18 Optimus Customization Options oo Video Driver Controls Close the NVIDIA Control Panel Make sure the computer is in Optimus Mode use the GPU Button to switch Be modes Right click the icon of the application you want to run IGPU or dGPU Select Run with graphics processor from the context menu Note the NVIDIA con Select either High performance NVIDIA processor dGPU or Integrated trol panel refers to graphics iGPU to run the program with the selected GPU High performance CS NVIDIA processor m TA T e which is the discrete Gi Pei Runas administrator f p pe GPU and Integrated D eny graphics which is the High performance NVIDIA processor d Icons integrated GPU Unpin from Taskbar Integrated graphics default Wes Pin to Start M A Netw Ae Zen Change default graphics processor di Skins AN Add to new encrypted archive E DM Filefolder i RN th TH AN Add to existing encrypted archive hs AM Filefolder r Vis
29. 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 Features amp Components Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager jj icon in the taskbar Es Sound Volume i l i 2 l Adjustment control panel right click the taskbar icon ij to bring up an audio menu The volume l may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination The sound volume level is set using the volume GI Sound Manager foe control within Windows i ge m P eaten and the volume func Bee ees i v Seel da ell Se tion keys on the comput T ei AREN o EE er Click the volume Windows Media Player t W R u ai Device icon in the taskbar to Be Volume Control ETH Sound Effects Default Format E check the setting r O A 7 ap Sound Recorder Speaker Configuration 6 ZS DIGITAL o Right click the icon Kj Bee Fone to access the menu cot hn a i above Virtual Surround KZ REALTEK el LS Figure 2 10 Realtek Audio Manager Audio Features 2 11 Features amp Components Optimizing Audio Recording Follow these instructions to optimize your audio recording 1 Double cli
30. of 9 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location HDD Bay 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de a vice will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page C 3 The Sound Volume optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if Adjustment properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 13 How high the sound vol ume can be set depends Loading Discs on the setting of the vol ume control within Win To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto dows Click the Volume the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto f icon on the taskbar to the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you f check the setting see Audio Features on are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed SE or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical CD DVD Device 2 3
31. of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain e Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XIII Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light s Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you a
32. ph ws LU ptions d Intel Exit Tray Graphics and Media intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Control Panel intel Intel R TV Wizard General Settings Multiple Displays More visual display options for devices attached to o_o Intel G raphics and Media intel this computer such as Control Panel Color Enhancement Television Custom Resolutions Rotate lo Normal Digital Display Monetor IN Settings Built in Display eege Monitor 3D are available here Media Intel R TV Wizard Power V Show Tray Icon Options and Support OK Cancel Apply TY Wizard Figure 1 10 Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel 1 18 Video Features Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 71 OR 2 Click the icon Figure 1 11 in the taskbar and select Open the NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu S NVIDIA Control Pane M e NVIDIA Control Pan 5 File Edit View 3D Settings Help Sort by Refresh Back v Advanced SEWE X Select a Task Paste E KZ _ Adjust Image Image Settings with Preview ES 7 o em m d Restore Defaults Faste shortcut i Manage 3D settings This page allows you to preview changes you make to the image and rendering settings These will be your default Set PhysX configuration settings for your hardware accelerated
33. the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start gt Programs and settings click the All Programs gt Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon Help menu and select on the desktop kJ If you have not created a profile click Tools and select Options and then click Profile Management Click New ww and input the appropriate information for Profile Name APN and Authentication etc as supplied by your service provider Click Save se _ to save the profile ERON Dap Prolls hnr Ner Protie APN Omanik APN uthert ication Access number User name Password Online Help or press F1 Online Help Figure 7 14 Profile Management 3 75G HSPA Module 7 25 Modules amp Options Connecting to the Service Provider 1 Power on the 3 75G HSPA module using the Fn key combination 2 Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start gt Programs All Programs gt Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop KS 3 The software will run and you can select the Profile Name from the menu d Click Connect tamra to begin the connection process Figure 7 15 A Partner DEAR Connect Ti weoma Oooo Bo 5 The Mobile Partner application will then display the connection information Network C on oan Pro mpt Pe Fi gure 7 l 6 ge Authenticating Networ
34. 2 Overview Quick Start Guide oy Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 7 and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals Le Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Chapter 4 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Notebook Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your com puter to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc BEEN Overview 1 3 D Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials Place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cor
35. 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL S Video amp Television Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings vi Preview Graphics Properties Graphics Options Intel R TV Wizard NVIDIA Control Panel New Screen resolution Gadgets Personalize 9 Let the 3D application decide D Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there Use my preference emphasizing Quality Performance the smoothness you can see on curved lines Open the NVIDIA Control Panel LL f System Information i Figure 1 11 NVIDIA Control Panel Video Features 1 19 Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel icon in Windows see page I 14 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button sleep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in Battery Information on page 3 11 et sor wm Pe
36. 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or Parallel Printer ask you to supply one Follow the on screen in to supply one Follow the on screen instructions This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar structions however you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Adding a Printer 2 13 Features amp Components 2 14 Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management P Overview OS Note To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man P Power management functions will vary slight agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your the LCD 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 e The Power Sources e Turning On the Computer ing system e Power Plans e Power Saving States Note All pictures used e Configuring the Power Buttons on the following pages are from the Windows 7 e Energy Star Power Saving OS 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 i
37. Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac state cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Password x T ME AF Conted Panel beem Power Options Eea Plan Settings of baii Change settings for the plan Balanced Advanced seltngs It is recommended that Select the power plan that you want to customize and you enable a Dpasswo rd Choote the sleep and display settings that you want jour compuber fo use then choose settings that reflect how you want your on system resume In or j On battery LF Paged in computer to manage power Ki henge settings that are currently unavailable der to protect your data TS ec gd Eet Ne GN Balanced Active s4 Ka Turn cl the diapla 5 pert k ID rests z Balanced L Put the computer io slabik VS rres r JD regis h Require a password on wakeup Figure 3 H Adjust plan brightest H d d Plugged in Ve E Hard disk Power Plan l E Desktop background settings A V n in Coa pt Wireless Adapter Settings dvanced Settings ee E ni Wi n 7 USB settings Creel Power buttons and lid 2 Restore plan defaults OK Cancas 3 4 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
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39. DXC Compatible e MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards 2 6 3 in 1 Card Reader Features amp Components TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in E TouchPad Scrolling much the same way as a two button mouse This computer model se ries may feature different Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see TouchPad on page 4 7 you TouchPad versions can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon GJ on the These TouchPads may taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling see differ in their vertical scrolling function in most sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences P Jp J H scrollable windows Some TouchPads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Other versions require tapping holding down the finger at the top right or bottom right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware LI Device Settings Vertical Scrolling S Roll the wheel one notch to scroll Left Right Primary Click Normal Select es e Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Menu Sp
40. Deare Brows for driver soltware on your Computer How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically ior updated driver software Winslow will search our comiputer and the Internet forties latest drever z twnrge St you ve dpabied this feature in your deeg installation Letale and mabal dreser pollens manually Thri lind el show irili dinner palhar compatible wih he date el all deer FpdbAurE im Che seme category as the device Figure amp 2 Browse my computer Let me pick from D 9 Select Bluetooth Radios from the list GC L Update Driver Software Bluetooth Peripheral Device Select your device s type from the list below Common hardware types Show All Devices 61883 Device Class AVC Devices E Batteries Nl Bluetooth Radios Figure 8 3 Select Bluetooth Radios 8 14 Bluetooth Connection Problems Troubleshooting 10 A list of drivers will appear with Manufacturer on one side and Model in the other 11 Choose Microsoft Corporation make sure you choose the full name Microsoft Corporation and do not choose Microsoft Note that you must have installed the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Microsoft Corporation to appear in the list 12 Select Windows Mobile based device support from the Model list e 0 Update Driver Software Bluetooth Peripheral Device Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware Select the
41. G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation Quick Start Guide g Windows 7 Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows 7 and most other Windows versions are ac cessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop Right click the Start menu icon E and then select Properties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu a SH coo NN onus Wi 3 B E Click here to toggle Categ ry View a Bu ndS be J Properties Mindan Fit By Wiertcun Motility Cortes waos g Open Windows Explorer Figure 1 8 Start Menu amp Control Panel Gef Sef W In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows 7 provides basic controls for many of the features however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View to view the control panel icons 3 75G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation 1 15 Quick Start Guide Video Features NVIDIA Optimus Technology NVIDIA Optimus technology is a seamless technology
42. OIS The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow amp 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 The Setup Utility 5 5 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Figure 5 2 Main Advanced Security Main Menu OF 54 17 ten Specific Help Specific Help System Date 04 29 2010 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt b SATA Port 1 Hitachi HT545016B92 paar eet ie EEN b SATA Port 2 HL DT STDVDRAM GT30H k SATA Port 2 Hone System Memory 625 EB Extended Memory 376T HE BIOS Rerizion veers BBC sfEC Firmare Revision khkkh kkk GPU Card eee GPU VYBIOS Revision Kaes Baal GPU YBIOS Build Date khkkh hkk Help select Item Change Values setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system 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 ee ee ee Se 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities SATA Port I 2 3 Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of a optical Device HDD on the computer
43. SPA module and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 24 14 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below e If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted the module will be off when the computer starts up e If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer enters Sleep or Hibernate the module will be off when the computer resumes from sleep 7 28 3 75G HSPA Module Modules amp Options Text Messaging Service In addition to standard internet services you may also send and receive SMS text messages using the Mobile Partner program if your service supports SMS Reading SMS Messages 1 An icon TS will blink at the bottom of the Mobile Partner interface to notify you of any new messages received 2 Click the Text icon oy the Mobile Partner Interface 3 Select the Local gt Inbox or SIM USIM Card folder and select any message to read it 4 Right click the message and choose an option to reply forward or delete the message Creating and Sending SMS Messages 1 Click the Text icon Yin the Mobile Partner Interface 2 Click the New button 3 Enter the recipients number in the Send To field or click the Send To button to se
44. Sasitectsarenesncaenteoaiasonsmennntiasatacsganastionusenes C 4 Environmental EE C 4 Dimensions amp Weight ccccccccssssssssssesseeeeseseseeeeseeees C 4 Preface XIX XX Quick Start Guide oO Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter 2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 3 in 1 card reader ExpressCard 34 TouchPad amp Mouse Audio amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth and Fin gerprint modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the Video driver controls e Appendix C The computer s specification BEE
45. a Stand by Hibernate and the Ctrl Alt Del Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and key combination doesn t holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use work press the power Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off a Power Button as Shut Down Stand by or Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down com Hibernate Button mand from the bottom right of the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the sys tem into Stand by or Hi Switch user Log off Lock bernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Pow Sleep er Buttons on page 3 Hibernate 8 for details Restart Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You Ue Resuming can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and S Table 3 1 i l l iVi e gie TE to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving
46. aller Option Drivers Menu Drivers amp Utilities Bluetooth Module Note The operating system is the default setting for Bluetooth control in Windows 7 and does not require a driver See Bluetooth Module on page 7 2 for configuration instructions PC Camera Module See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 7 and check the installation procedure Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 15 and check the installation procedure 3 5G HSPA Module See the introduction in 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 21 and check the installation procedure Fingerprint Module See Fingerprint Reader Module on page 7 30 for configuration instructions Windows 7 Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities 4 10 BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities vy Overview BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intend This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test ed for guidance in set ting up your system s Configuration The Setup utility BIOS If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the TE system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the ject to constant change original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set and r
47. atically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk amp ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide Function Hot Key Indicators The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down In addition to the basic function key combinations visual indicators are available when the hot key utility is installed e oe e e O O Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase E gw K Fn 3 75G Module Power Toggle DWE MI Fn F7 Display Toggle KH TouchPad Toggle JE IE Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Turn LCD Backlight Off p p Toaal Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Pk EES ORF Mute Toggle e Fn F11 WAN Module Power Toggle EME Sleep Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle a Table 1 4 Function amp Hot Key Indicators Make sure that Wireless is ON in the Windows Mobility Center to ensure proper wireless function key behavior see Wireless Hot Keys on page 3 12 1 10 Function Hot Key Indicators Quick Start Guide oy Figure 1 4 Front amp Left Views System Map Front amp Left Views 1 LED Indicators see Table 1 1 on page 1 7 External Monitor Port RJ 45 LAN Jack HDMI Out Port 2 USB 2 0 Ports
48. ce representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 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 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 i
49. ce suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft 1s very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can 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 minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate XII Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front
50. ck the taskbar icon sil to bring up the Realtek HD Audio Manager 2 Click the Microphone tab 3 Click the Noise Suppression button to prevent any background noise or feedback 4 Click OK to close the Realtek HD Audio Manager j p e pa Set Default Le ANALOG Device cS Microphone Effects Default Format EI DIGITAL sde ke 3 valid starting from the next F lg ure 2 I I recording Optimizing Audio Recording SA REALTEK Iel L Le 2 12 Audio Features Features amp Components Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will e help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for Parallel Printer specific instructions and configuration options After setting up the print er attach the parallel ca USB Printer ble to the printer Most current printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the Connect the printer s ports to connect the printer parallel cable to the Par i allel to USB converter Install Instructions and then plug the con 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink car verter into the USB port tridge etc 2 Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer 3 Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com 4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer purer
51. copy the application icon on to one of the reg istered fingers and ten click OK to close the application window Once registered the simply access Help in application will launch when you swipe the appropriate finger across the sensor the Fingerprint Control Center and sect the Password Bank the left The Password Bank stores registrations of user names passwords and other set tings for web sites etc For more information on these and other features Personal Safe The Personal Safe is an encrypted area assigned on your hard drive that allows you to store files and folders to be protected by fingerprint protection Ss eg eee 7 34 Fingerprint Reader Module 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 what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in ca
52. crew s before turning the computer on Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared GE lt Kg ND NANI 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 vent s fan intake s outlet s to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan intake s outlet s while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenan
53. d you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be heard or the volume The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume is very low Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 to adjust The CD DVD cannot be read The CD DVD is dirty Clean it with a CD DVD cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc there is a disc in the tray using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional be changed Codes on page 2 5 Unwelcome numbers appear when If the LED D is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on typing page 1 7 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting E 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
54. d 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 system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Cap ture File on page 7 11 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allo cating File Space on page 7 11 or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution Output Size 1 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Pin 3 Click the Output Size drop box and select a lower resolution size in order to reduce the captured file size d Click OK 7 12 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the camera program is flickering you can try to SIT adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options Latest PC Camera 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut Driver Information 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter GE 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Anti Flicker Frequency Powerline Frequency ers amp Utilities User s em em Manual disc and any Ba s E accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on
55. d into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 120 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD a a Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the bottom right of the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD amp Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged in 1 4 System Startup Quick Start Guide oy System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find that this manual refers to the Windows 7 operating system oe Windows OS In order to run Windows 7 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of sys tem memory RAM however if you are running Windows 7 64 bit your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory RAM BESSERES System Startup 1 5 Re Quick Start Guide Figure 1 2 System Map LCD Panel Open LCD Panel Open Built In PC Camera Optional LCD Power Button GPU Button LED Indicators Hot Key Buttons Keyboard Built In Microphone Touchpad amp Buttons 10 Fingerprint Reader 1
56. d select Start Capture File Space for the cap 3 Click OK the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the ture file in the camera ap video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows plication Media Player Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve Set Capture File the capture quality par Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the ticularly of large capture File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured cidentally overwriting files Set the name and location then click Open then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as above Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on page 7 12 in or der to save file space and help prevent system problems See also Reducing Vid ER d a eo File Size on page 7 12 PC Camera Module 7 11 Modules amp Options Reducing Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file After recording video check the video file size right click the file and select Properties and the remaining free space on your hard disk go to My Computer right click the har
57. designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings When the computer is in Optimus Mode it will automatically switch between the integrated UMA Unified Memory Architecture GPU IGPU and the discrete GPU GPU when required by the applications in use This switch is seemless to the user and does not require any use of the GPU button see NVIDIA Optimus Technology on page B 2 The GPU button ys allows you to switch between the Optimus Mode where GPU switching is automatically handled and UMA Mode for constant power saving with the integrated GPU only me UMA Mode Activated Optimus Mode Activated The GPU LED indicators OZ will Green Integrated GPU iGPU Activated display which GPU is currently in use Discrete GPU dGPU Activated Table 1 5 GPU Modes amp GPU LED Indicators You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearances and Personalization in Windows 7 see over For more detailed video information see Video Driver Con trols on page B I 1 16 Video Features Quick Start Guide To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows Click Start and click Control Panel Click Display icon In the Appearances and Personalization category Click Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution Alternatively you can right click the desk
58. device e g PDA mobile phone etc on Add a Device 2 Make the device discoverable to do this check your device documentation Click Start and click To Turn the Bluetooth Module On Control Panel and then 1 Press the Fn F12 key combination to power on the Bluetooth module click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound Click Add a device to search for any available Bluetooth Double click the taskbar icon D to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel devices 2 A Bluetooth icon OD will appear in the taskbar 3 You can then do any of the following to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the taskbar icon EA and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Allow a Device to Connect Send a File Bluetooth Devices amp Receive a File Click Icon Menu Join a Personal Area Network Open Settings Add a device Remove Icon rs 99 1 7 14 2009 Right Click Taskbar Icon Bluetooth Module 7 3 Modules amp Options To Add a Bluetooth Device Bis 1 Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel and click Add a device 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer Pairing Options r If a device has been pre QJ L Adda device viously connected then the pai ring option menu Select a device to add to this computer wi appear when you at Windows will continue to look for new devices and display them here tempt subsequent con
59. e Figure B 2 Intel G amp M Control Panel Tabs Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel B 7 Video Driver Controls Display Devices amp Options Eat Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display TV Function Key connected to the external monitor port or to the HDMI Out port High Definition Combination Multimedia Interface as your display device The table below outlines the display You can use the Fn F7 Options key combination to tog gle through the display options e Notebook Only ZE Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may find that the desktop does not occupy the full screen area Use either the display s auto adjust configure controls or the Intel R G amp M control panel to configure the full screen display e External Display Only e Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Note that HDMI sup ports video and audio signals Single Display One of the connected displays is used as the display device Both connected displays output the same view and may be Clone Displays configured independently Display Modes Etagen Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Table B 3 B 8 Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it
60. e EC TouchPad V7 2 1 on PS 2 Port 2 Buttons Pointers l Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Overview Scrolling Pinch Zoom Rotating Pointing Buttons Tapping Application Gestures For more details on any of the gestures see the help in the lower part of the This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable b b Tray kon features These include singlefinger pointing and scrolling options plus rg ht menu WI ndow multifinger gestures to manipulate documents objects and applications C Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM ke Em e Using the Properties Window C Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of descriptions and vo settings for that feature Some features have several pages of settings Animated trey icon in taskbar ME 4 20PM Click on the plus sian next to a feature to see all its related pages The F s 2 5 settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree Information l E Uu r e s about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear www synaptics com here in this information box You can use the scroll bar to view the Mouse Properties 8 Gest e Device Settings Lelleg 2 8 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Features amp Components Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in m
61. e WLAN or PC camera module is powered on the appropriate icon will be highlighted con coir pesonpnon UMA Mode Activated GA Orange Optimus Mode Activated The optional Wireless LAN Module is Powered On rcs Volume Mute is Enabled me The optional PC Camera is Powered On wie The Computer is Powered On Table 1 3 Hot Key Buttons 1 8 Hot Key Buttons Keyboard The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly See Table 1 4 on page 1 10 for full function key combination details e e e e a eas iS e e E i i j SS Ss oS SS vn EI Pose d Pausa IN I IR y EyrAg Break l ham Li Ea hk lh e We L 1 i D Till x Di IE ai fs Le kj Toggle Key J T p e i Ri KMD d ee ee Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on Quick Start Guide g Other Keyboards If your keyboard is dam aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto m
62. e menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it SSC BEE SN Peer S ee PC Camera Module 7 9 Modules amp Options Bun ot gt Figure 7 6 ne Ze e Audio Setup for PC Camera Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio Default Deviq Configure Speech Recognition Disable Microphone Boost Show Disabled Devices d Show Disconnected Devices Right click Configure Set Default M Properties Start Capture Capture R Zoom Start Capture Help Start Capture Stop Capture Stop Capture Stop Capture Capture Audio Set Time Limit Capture Audio Set Time Limit Capture Audio Set time limit 7 10 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Camera Application The camera application is a video viewer for general purpose video viewing and test Bis ing and for capturing video files to avi format Pre Allocating File 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut it is recommended that you apace set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below You may pre allocate the 2 Goto the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera file size File gt Allocate Audio Setup on page 7 9 an
63. e other 2 5 serial SATA hard HDD System disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page C 3 Follow your Warning operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and util New HDD s are blank Be ities see Windows 7 Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new fore you begin make sure hard disk You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the discs re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you 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 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Bay Cover Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer E Hard Disk Screws amp Cover The hard disks and cov ers pictured here may appear slightly different from your model design these designs are sub ject to change and up grade without notice Pay careful attention to the screws if included and cover orientation Figure 6 3 Hard Disk Removal po SS Slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow Lift the hard disk o
64. e yr BV dive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list Western Europe Japan South CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times i i After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even Africa Middle East amp Egypt Ee Uruguay A A Uzbekistan South amp Central America Mexico ng Vatican City Australia New Zealand Current Region Not Selected N Korea Russia Eastern Europe La ft e India amp Most of Africa en Changes remaining 5 South East Asia Taiwan South To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK 3 Korea The Philippines Indonesia United Arab Emirates Hong Kong Uned Kingdom Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components 7 Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 3 Left View 1 Card Reader 3 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see CardReader on page 4 7 e MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC e SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC S
65. ecial Drag One screen at a time Double Click Speed Horizontal Scrolling Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not A __Tiit the wheel to scroll the following number open or close try using a slower setting of characters at a time 3 Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Figure 2 4 Eo oe e WS Mouse Properties TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 7 Features amp Components Gestures and Device Settings E The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac Show Video tion on the surface of the TouchPad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc You can get a clearer uments objects and applications view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Mouse Hardware and Sound Click Device Settings tab and click Settings Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings 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 e
66. eeees 8 3 VISOS E 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions ccceseeeeeeeeees 8 7 Bluetooth Connection Problems ccseeeeeeeeees 8 13 Interface Ports amp Jacks Oy ebe A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks snsonnsseensseenesseeeseresssssssses A 2 Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation 2 0 cccececceeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 1 VOLVO A I a eolses B 1 NVIDIA Video VGA EE B 1 NVIDIA Optimus Technology ceeececeeeeeeees B 2 Dynamic Video Memory Technologw B 5 Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel B 6 Display Devices amp Options ec ceeeesseeseeeeeeeeeeeees B 8 Attaching Other Displays ccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 9 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 B 11 HDMI Audio Configuration cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 14 NVIDIA Control Panel cc eccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 16 Optimus Customization Options ccceeeeeeees B 18 RE B 22 Specifications POS SS ee C 2 Processor Cont EE C 2 CO LOZO osser C 2 DIS E C 2 MO a I E E C 2 VIG o WEE C 2 PIOS ue C 3 DEE ee C 3 XVIII e e E A E EE EAT E C 3 Keyboard Pointing Device amp Buttons eee C 3 et C 3 Cat IRE EE C 3 Si C 3 COMMA AO gege geen Gegen C 3 Communication Cont di C 4 Power Manageme nt csset C 4 POW le ee C 4 RC CUI wee C 4 KEE EE C 4 Desin CAC ies
67. ent eeEe 5 3 Fatal Errors ccccccccsssesccccsseccccccnecccccesceccccesesesseeeeseees 5 3 Non Fatal Errors eesseeeseeesescsesesresesrcrseeseresercereesrereeseceee 5 3 The Setup Utility esissarcrssossacinarriandiarccssndsiuutsastanoerssnnivens 5 4 Entering Setup eege 5 4 EE E SREE STE 5 5 Man MO enirere reran E E EAST 5 6 System Time amp Date Main Menu 5 6 SATA Port 1 2 3 Main Menu 5 7 System Extended Memory Main Menu sssssseeeeeeeenn 5 7 BIOS Revision KBC EC Firmware Revision Main Menu seenen 5 7 GPU Card GPU VBIOS Revision GPU VBIOS Build Date Main Menu 00 0 5 7 Advanced Menu EE 5 8 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 8 Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu gt Advanced Chipset Control ccccccccccsscssseeeesseeeeeeeeeees 5 9 SATA Mode Advanced Menu ccccccceeeccceeecceeeees 5 9 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 00000000000000 5 9 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 9 Legacy OS Boot Advanced Menu 0000c0ee 5 10 Preface Power on Boot Beep Advanced Menu 0000000000000a 5 10 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 0000000 5 10 EHNEN eege 5 11 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 11 Set User Password Security Menu ccccceeeeee 5 12 Password on boot Security Menu 00000000ssesoeeeee0ee 5 12 BOot Menu E 5 13 EUME EE 5 14 Upgrading The
68. enter The computer s wireless function keys will not function properly if Wireless is turned OFF in the Windows Mobility Center control panel Make sure that Wireless is ON in the Mobility Center to ensure proper function key behavior see Wireless Hot Keys on page 3 12 The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 Run the camera application to view the camera picture The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules amp Options on page 7 1 The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed The Bluetooth module s default state will be off after resuming from the Sleep power saving state Use the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth module after the computer resumes from Sleep Problems and Possible Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting am sliding my finger up and down on the There are different TouchPad versions available on this computer and this right side o
69. evice Manager Bluetooth Radio 8 16 Bluetooth Connection Problems Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc SEENEN Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks a ee Den Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the D MMC SD MS slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or Port simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD e SATA Port This is a combined e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment USB 2 0 e SATA compatible port Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment port see page amp 72 HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio video connector interface for HDMI transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and v
70. evision therefore tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your your computer s actual system ever needs servicing ete e l those pictured on these There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you pages are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative r ae ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST e Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST Screen POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory e As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there 3 Memory status is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary 4 Enter Setup prompt and prompt you to run Setup appears only during a POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on Phoenix SecureCore tm HB Copyright 1985 2009 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved BIOS Revision etkee khkk BBC SEC Firnerare Rerision eeeeetak your computer may ap pear slightly different If you disable the Bo
71. f the TouchPad to scroll a version requires tapping holding to scroll Either tap repeatedly or hold the Window and the TouchPad does not finger down at the top or bottom right of the touchpad depending on the respond scrolling direction required to scroll the window The system is experiencing problems with Follow the instructions to install the Matrix Driver from the location indicated an attached e SATA external Serial below Advanced Technology Attachment device 4 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Browse CD DVD The driver is located in the following location on the disc X Options IMXM iata_cd Double click the executable setup file and follow the on screen instructions to install the driver BEER 8 12 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Bluetooth Connection Problems If you are experiencing problems connecting to some Bluetooth devices in particular certain mobile phones and headsets it maybe necessary to download and install the Windows Mobile Device Center software for Win dows Vista and Windows 7 Go to the Microsoft website and search for the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Windows Vista 64 bit or 32 bit and Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit and then download the driver 1 Install the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 Windows Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windo
72. fingerprint tutorial To run the tutorial click Start gt Programs All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt Fingerprint Tutorial after installing the driver 7 30 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules amp Options Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp LP Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Help amp Manual Click Option Drivers button Click 4 Install Fingerprint Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Next Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer Right click the taskbar icon O to bring up the menu to select Help Ge ad EE Fingerprint Reader Module 7 31 Modules amp Options User Enrollment BG 1 Click Start gt Programs All Programs gt Protector Suite gt Control Center or double click the taskbar icon 3 click Initialize 2 On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the Accept button to accept the license Note that it is strongly rec 3 Ifyou have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If ommended that you enroll you have not set a password Protector Suite cannot secure access to your more than one finger in computer e l o bal that 4 Click Submit when you have entered password 5 You will then be prompted to enroll your fingerprints you can click Tutorial to get help with fingerprint enrollment at any time Figure 7 20 Fingerprint En
73. gital Output Built In Microphone 2 Built In Speakers Isolated A4 Size Keyboard Built in TouchPad with Multi Gesture Functionality Three Instant Buttons WLAN On Off Mute Camera On Off GPU Mode Button Four USB 2 0 Ports OR Three USB 2 0 Ports and One Factory Option USB 3 0 Port One eSATA Port One External Monitor Port One HDMI Out Port One Headphone Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One S PDIF Out Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One RJ 11 Modem Jack Factory Option One DC In Jack Embedded 3 in 1 Card Reader MMC RS MMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC Compatible MS MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Specifications Two Mini Card Slots with PCle Slot 1 amp USB Slot 2 interfaces Slot 1 for WLAN Module Slot 2 for 3 75G Module Factory Option 56K Fax Modem V 90 amp V 92 Compliant Factory Option Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN Intel WiFi Link 6200 802 11 a g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Module Factory Option Intel WiFi Link 6300 802 11 a g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Module Factory Option 3rd Party WLAN 802 11b g n Half Mini Card Module with PCle Interface Factory Option Specifications C 3 Specifications Bluetooth v2 1 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Factory Option 1 3M Pixel PC Camera Module with USB interface UMTS HSPDA based 3 75G Module with USB Mini Card Interface
74. i aai De TC eg Click Taskbar Icon DWL g PIGA Menu amp Network and Sharing Center corega Open Network and Sharing Center Wireless LAN Module 7 17 Modules amp Options 2 You may need to enter a security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access further options for the connection i Set Network Location _ e Figure 7 10 The network location is now Work Network Location ke Network name Work com S et Location type Work On Work networks you can see other computers and devices on the network and your computer is discoverable View or change settinas in Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices on the network 7 18 Wireless LAN Module Modules amp Options 5 Click the taskbar icon 4 to see any currently connected networks wa 6 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless ICON A AS click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks Currently connected to Work com No Internet access You should try to make sure that any network you Wireless Network Connection a are connecting to is a se Connected Sal cure network Connecting to unsecure ZyXEL Su networks may allow unau re thorized access to y
75. ideo signals Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to CC a reduced level before connecting to this jack A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks WE E Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem if included in your purchase configuration the modem ig and modem port are a factory option You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ B LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Secu h e Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD N A capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks ey ee USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed lt peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed
76. ing the td Plans shown on the battery meter g oes Orschnarge Battery Create 4 power piar Choose when to tam off the Powe raver Change pian wtting Gisplay Saves energy by reducing your computers performance where possible Change when the computer sleeps Hide addtional plans Balanced recommended hange pian settings Ausnlomaticatly Dalences performance with energy COnSumpUon on capable hardware Figure 3 9 eae nan Ne A A Change Plan Settings Change SSC Advanced Power gece Settings Screen brgntness o nge tbag for the plan Discharge Bartery hoow the weep and Hie angi tut you mart your computer to ae 9 med vor Nee ke H the chipiay Kokad M D pa te rom D WEN how E aa on paanetan K E 9 SEENEN 3 16 Battery Information 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 your computer to manage power Discharge Battery Active x Change settings that are currently unavailable e Select the power plan that you want to customize P and then choose settings that reflect how you want Multimedia settings E Battery Critical battery action On battery Shut down Plugged in Do nothing Low battery level On battery lo Plugged in 0 Critical battery level On hatten 5 _ TT Loa pla
77. ior 3 12 Battery Information Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days 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 FAQ on page 3 15 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 it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 7 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery In formation on page 3 11 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Se a a a a a ees Battery Information 3 13 Power Management Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances s DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to
78. iscarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 14 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview e This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out Soe 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 service representative e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver l before undertaking any e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if this will VOID l 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 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive e Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device e Upgrading the System Memory RAM e Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it e Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system s case adding a
79. k Option Drivers button Click 1 Install Webcam Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next gt Next gt Finish OR Click Next gt Next gt Install gt Finish to restart the computer OR Click Next gt Next gt Install gt Finish to restart the computer OR Choose the language you prefer and click Next gt Next gt Finish to restart the computer OR Click Next gt Install gt Finish to restart the computer Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the hard ware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again 7 8 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound 3 Click Recording tab 4 Right click Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone Realtek it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the Captur
80. k wg Connection Prompt 7 26 3 75G HSPA Module Modules amp Options 6 When the connection is successful you can move the cursor over the network icon in the taskbar to display the connection information Figure 7 17 Currently connected to Connected A AANE Local and Internet Taskbar O vonneanen 7 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection 8 While you are connected the indicators in the Mobile Partner window will display uploading and downloading icons and a network icon in the taskbar fe ze t 0 00 kbps JE 0 00 kbps 9 To disconnect click the Disconnect Fika icon or right click the taskbar icon and select Disconnect D T bobin Partner i Disconnect from Figure 7 1S Connect to a network Disconnect Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center mi HPA Oooo 10 The program will disconnect from the service provider 3 75G HSPA Module 7 27 Modules amp Options 11 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn E key combination to turn it off 12 If you click the Mobile Partner close icon amp a message will be displayed asking you to click OK to confirm the program exit and to terminate the connection Figure 7 19 Erompt Exit Prompt 13 Exiting the program terminates the connection but DOES NOT turn off the 3 75G H
81. kes longer than from Sleep or Hibernate Switch user Default Program Log off Lock Help and Suppo Restart ee WW Sleep Shut down gt Hibernate Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Figure 3 3 Start Menu Power Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the computer in to a power saving state Click Choose what the power buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu Ua Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data KS E7 Power Options gt System Settings v Search 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 However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Power and sleep buttons and lid settings j On battery LF Plugged in When I press the power button Sleep Do nothing Ce When I press the sleep button SECH Hibernate Sleep Shut down e When I close the lid Sleep Sleep Password protection on wakeup e Change settings that are currently unavailable Re
82. l Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Force control panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the from the desktop right menu if you are in Control Panel Home click the desktop then a 1 EE SJE E gt Contro Panel Al Control Panelttems vt ES Panel Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons View Sort by Refresh m Location and Other Paste KH Mouse Y Sensors Paste shortcut Graphics Properties kb Network and Sharing Notification Area Icons Graphics Options Center Intel R TV Wizard NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel A Parental Controls New e Performance Information ach Se E RK and Tools EK Personalization PA Gadgets E Personalize d A Phone and Modem B Power Options r Programs and Features ie Realtek HD Audio Manager D a Figure B 9 9 bh Recovery I Region and Language NVIDIA GeForce K Control Panel A RemoteApp and Desktop A Sound Si Connections B 16 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 LP Video amp TV configuration Navigating the Bi lt Control Panel Onto Fa File Edit View 3D Settings Help CH Back v Ez Advanced Settings v Select a Task Fa st ge e Settings with Preview i ga
83. l 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 13 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before puiting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on ina travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 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 Control Panel See Appendix B for instructions on installing and configuring on the video driver SSS aaa ee a ee ee 8 8 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting You forget the boot password If you forget the passwor
84. l up configuration ae Modem Country Selection Go to the Phone and Modem Options control panel Hard ware and Sound and make sure the modem country selection is appropriate for you LAN 1 Click 6 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click Install 3 Click Finish 4 6 Windows 7 Driver Installation CardReader 1 Click 7 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Install 3 Click Finish TouchPad 1 Click 8 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com puter Hot Key 1 Click 9 Install Hotkey AP gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer Drivers amp Utilities USB 3 0 1 Click 10 Install USB 3 0 Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Next gt Install 5 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 11 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or double click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers button to ac cess the optional driver menu Windows 7 Drive
85. lect an entry from the phone book and click OK 4 Type in the message details 5 Click the Send button Save button to send the message later or Close gt Yes to save in the Draft folder For more details on SMS click the Help menu and select Online Help or press F1 and select SMS 3 75G HSPA Module 7 29 Modules amp Options Password Warning If you set passwords for any of the security mod ules 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 Fingerprint Reader Module The optional fingerprint reader Protector Suite Software provides a high level of security for your computer A further level of security and control is provided in the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 11 The fingerprint reader and Protector Suite Software allow you to e Access or Lock your computer e Protect sensitive files e Display and file your favorite web pages e Fill in frequently used dialogs e Run your favorite applications If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection Before beginning the enrollment process it is recommended that you go through the
86. level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD function keys will not func brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter ti ly if Wireless i l a r E sre e Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off dows Mobility Center 8 EE Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used The wireless indicators S e e EMES may show that Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices the WLAN module is pow ExpressCards etc ered on however if wire SE less is OFF in the Mobility Center the module will not be powered on Cl Display AN j d 2O MaRS brightness gt 13 remaining all onnected Windows Mobility Center LI al My Custom Planl Turn wireless off Make sure that Wireless is ON in the Mobility Center to ensure proper function key behavior The Windows Mobili ty Center control pan Brightness Volume Battery Status Wirel ss Network S No display No sync H J se connected partnerships lt y Not presenting k Connect display Sync settings l Turn on el provides an easy point of access for in formation on battery External Displa Sync Center Presentation Settings Figure J 7 Gm vainaa nai status power plans Windows Mobility WESSEN used and wireless de Center vice status etc Make sure Wireless is ON to ensure proper function key behav
87. m will run the discrete GPU dGPU when the system does not require such enhanced performance it will let the integrated GPU handle it B 2 NVIDIA Optimus Technology Video Driver Controls How Optimus Technology works When the system is powered up and is displaying just the desktop the dGPU will be powered off In this case the system is running in the same way as a system without a discrete graphics solution 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 NVIDIA Optimus Technology B 3 Ze Customization Options Although Optimus is completely seemless to the user NVIDIA also allow customization op tions within the control panel see Optimus Customization Op tions on page B 18 Video Driver Controls GPU Button This computer also features a button ys that allows the user to switch between Op timus Mode and UMA Mode Unified Memory Architecture UMA Mode will use only the integrated GPU Optimus Mode will allow the system to automatically de termine whether the dGPU or iGPU is used Thus the user can completely control how the graphics system operates Press the GPU button and the button color will indicate the current mode emm rm Table B UMA Mode E SC GC use the integrated GPU Button Modes d
88. manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Manufacturer s Model Microlink Lee support Make sure you select e Microsoft Corporation E This driver is digitally signed Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important Ss Figure amp 4 Select Device Driver 13 Click Next gt Yes and the driver will install 14 Click Close to complete the installation Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 15 Troubleshooting 15 The Device Manager should now display the Windows Mobile based device support under Bluetooth Radios 16 You will need to repeat the process for any other Bluetooth Peripheral Devices listed under Other Devices g bst d en weg a R Pm Be p e as y E SES SS D fog Se File Action View Help lt mE HEE PRE a Ex RDO1 PC E Batteries Bluetooth Radios S D Generic Bluetooth Radio 5 TOEO E ga Disk drives Ka Display adapters 3 DVD CD ROM drives De Human Interface Devices ig IDE ATA ATAPI controllers p 2 Imaging devices Keyboards Lal Mice and other pointing devices VE Modems Monitors d Network adapters A Other devices KR Portable Devices YI Ports COM amp LPT DI Processors x Sound video and game controllers ca System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure amp 5 D
89. mputer ote eg Intel Wi Fi Link Series Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next Click the button to accept the license and click Next Click Next gt Next gt Finish SE Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows see overleaf 7 16 Wireless LAN Module Modules amp Options Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on Wee 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon MM and then double click an access point to con Network and nect to or click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network Sharing Center you want to connect to in the taskbar menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter contro panel in gege Windows Network and af Connections are available Ee En Se HE ot s es k y Internet to connect to Nia Sdogi pora any available wireless networks Not connected Wireless Network Connection ZyXEL PDA_DLINK Ree CA00 K ADSL LINKSYSY N Gu PERE AN BS 2 LS F rpo n4 a E L EIE EE blink Figure 7 9 DI 524K send Pe aa
90. n defaults Cancel Apply s Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 0 e Low battery action Do Nothing e Critical battery action On battery Shut Down e Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Advanced settings f Select the power plan that you want to customize your computer to manage power K Change settings that are currently unavailable Discharge Battery Active hd and then choose settings that reflect how you want Plugged in 5 E Low battery notification On battery Off Plugged in Off Low battery action Do nothing Plugged in Do nothing Reserve battery level On battery 0 Dinaned in N HT d Lm Power Management Figure 3 10 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery Battery Information 3 17 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges 3 18 Battery Information Drivers amp Utilities 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 ad
91. nd 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 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 6 2 Overview Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery d 2 3 4 Turn the computer off and turn it over Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Upgrading The Computer Ke v i St E Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 I Battery Removal Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive NANS LX The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodat
92. nstructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit with an AC Input of 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output of 19V 4 74A 90 Watts minimum AC DC Adapter CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter ina humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes i I Get a es as 5 G t 3 a ZA D atl ie E r ef Preface Avoid interfe
93. ntative 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 IX 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 not 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 Van ZS Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and s
94. nti 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 e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by
95. nto low power states based on user set tings and information from applications BEEN 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 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 15 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 11 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow e er button on the front panel Forced Off H the system hangs When the computer is on you can use the power button as
96. om the Legacy OS e g Windows Vis ta If disabled the system will attempt to boot from the EFI Extensible Firmware Interface before the Legacy OS Power on Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep 5 10 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Security Menu Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Security Security Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also Supervisor Password Enteri controls access to the Set User Password Enter setup utility access to your ma chine as it boots up af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Password on boot Disabled Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Sare and Exit Figure 5 4 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities DY A Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password
97. ost 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 Figure 2 6 tinuous motion Scrolling Gesture Vea CH Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op Zooming erating system may be able to auto configure The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel your mouse during its in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality installation or only en Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 7 Zooming Gesture TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 9 Features amp Components Figure 2 8 Rotating Gesture Figure 2 9 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 zone 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 Ku Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance
98. ot time Diagnostic Screen the POST screen will not appear CPU 1 Processors Detected Cores per Processor 2 Intel R Core TH i5 CPU H 430 2 2 7GHz 3768H System RAM Passed 256 EB L2 Cache per Processor Core 3072K LI Cache Detected System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed Fixed Disk 0 Hitachi HT545016B9A300 ATAPI CD ROM HL DT STDYVDEBAM GT30H House initialized Figure 5 1 POST Screen Press F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST S Ke Le Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non A fatal BIOS Settings Warning Fatal Errors Incorrect settings can These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong cause your system to with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized malfunction To correct service center as soon as possible mistakes return to Set up and restore the Set up Defaults with lt F9 gt 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 followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message afte
99. our PDA_DLINK al computer documents CA00 u websites and files etc corega Brei 12F ol 7 Figure 7 11 Open Network and Sharing Center Click Taskbar Icon A he a PR Menu Disconnect 8 11 2009 Wireless LAN Module 7 19 Modules amp Options JIR Wireless Hot Keys The computers wireless function keys will not func tion properly if Wireless is turned OFF in the Win dows Mobility Center control panel The wireless indicators EJES may show that the WLAN module is pow ered on however if wire less is OFF in the Mobility Center the module will not be powered on Make sure that Wireless is ON in the Mobility Center to ensure proper function key behavior Figure 7 12 Windows Mobility Center Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 2 3 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC Ze Lt H Volume No sync partnerships Brightness A No display connected Connect display External Display Syne Center nen Ma AG E 13 remaining all Connected My Custom Plant Turn wireless off Battery Status Wireless Network Gey Not presenting Presentation Settings l 7 20 Wireless LAN Module
100. our 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 Mind A mA wnt 0 J Figure 1 12 Power Options 1 20 Power Options Quick Start Guide oy MOFA LCD Back Covers MOFA Magic of Film Art technology allows fashionable and unique pictorial designs to be printed on the spe cially designed changeable LCD back covers If your purchase option includes the specially designed change able LCD back cover option then follow the instructions in Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers on page 6 12 to change the covers note these covers are not applicable to all models in this series consult your service center for details MOFA Magic OF Film Ard Figure 1 13 Magic Of Film Art Optional LCD Back Covers MOFA LCD Back Covers 1 21 D Quick Start Guide Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components a Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical CD DVD Device e 3 in 1 Card Reader e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse e Audio Features e Optimizing Audio Recording SS ae r a eee Overview 2 1 Features amp Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height
101. p 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package 430M 2 26GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package C 2 Specifications Intel Core i3 Mobile Processor 350M 2 26GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package 330M 2 13GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset 15 6 39 62cm 16 9 HD 1366 768 HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 TFT LCD Dual Channel DDRIII DDR3 Two 204 Pin SO DIMM sockets supporting DDR3 1066 MHz Memory Expandable up to 8GB using 1GB 2GB 4GB SO DIMM Modules Intel Integrated GPU and NVIDIA GeForce G330M Video Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology Intel Integrated GPU Intel GMA HD Intel GMA HD DVMT Memory Architecture up to 1 7GB Microsoft DirectX 10 Compatible Enhanced Video amp 3D Engine Hardware Acceleration Decoded for Blu ray NVIDIA Discrete GPU GeForce G330M 1GB GDDR3 Video RAM Supports PCle 8 Microsoft DirectX 10 1 Compatible One 32Mb SPI Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS One Changeable 12 7mm h Super Multi Blu ray Combo Optical Device Drive with SATA Interface Factory Option One Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h HDD with SATA Serial Interface High Definition Audio Interface S PDIF Di
102. plays enough time to refresh Note that HDMI sup ports video and audio signals Display L Multiple Monitors Resolution 1024x768 Orientation Landscape v Multiple displays Duplicate these displays This is currently your main display Advanced settings F e igure B 5 Connect to a projector or press the Z key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller Sc reen Resol utio n What display settings should I choose H H Multiple Displays OK Cancel Appl Wi n 7 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 B 11 Video Driver Controls 5 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu ke BB Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Figure B 6 Display DC Multiple Monitors Screen Resolution Resolution 1024768 gt Multiple Display Orientations Wegen Options oC cee H This is currenfly yo Saisie E Advanced settings KEEN EE Make text and otheM gms larger or smaller What display settings should I choose OKs eGanceln Apply e Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s e Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices e Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used B 12 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 Video Driver Controls
103. quire 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 Figure 3 4 Don t require a password e When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t Power Options locked Define Power Buttons Cancel 3 8 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power saving states by pressing the power button LP or in some cases pressing the sleep button Fn F4 key combo Closing the Lid Power Off Press the Power Button Press the Power Button If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F4 Key Combo ip Off battery EE Table 3 1 ibernate ress the Power Button Resumin Orange AC DC adapter 9 Operation Display Turned Off Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad De 2 3 75G HSPA Modules amp System Power Button Wake Up When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down Note that the 3 75G mod hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power ules DO NOT support button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down system wake up on 3 75G HSPA modem ac tivity
104. r Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Windows Experience Index Lo After the drivers are installed follow this procedure to ensure an accurate rating from the Windows Experi ence Index make sure the AC DC adapter is plugged in Windows Update 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 1 Click Start and click Control Panel from Microsoft 2 Click Performance Information and Tools To enable Windows Update make sure you are con System and Security gt System gt Check the REESEN Windows Experience Index Click Start and click Control Panel or point to 3 Click Rate this computer Refresh Now Re Settings and click Control Panel Click Windows Update System and Security Security 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess Click Check for updates button the system performance run the assessment 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 5 Close the control panel 4 8 Windows 7 Driver Installation Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro cedures for any modules included in your purchase op tion ec m So W ilt SC iy Figure 4 3 Drivers Inst
105. r 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 3 6 Power Saving States Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory then the work will be lost Hi bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery 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 ta
106. r the graphics device The default memory size allocated is MaxDVMT up to 1748MB and this may be adjusted to 128MB or 256MB by pressing the spacebar to adjust if required see Dynamic Video Memory Technology on page B 5 SATA Mode Advanced Menu You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in either IDE native compatible or AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface modes from this menu The SATA mode should be set to AHCI mode for this system unless you are sure your hard disk can only operate in IDE mode If you are unsure of the mode your hard disk supports contact your service center Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor mally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Enabled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen or POST screen see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities SATA Mode Selection If you have installed the Windows 7 operating system with AHCI mode enabled default set ting DO NOT disable AHCI mode if you wish to disable AHCI mode you will need to reinstall the Windows 7 OS BIOS Utilities Legacy OS Boot Advanced Menu Enable this item to support only system boot fr
107. r you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility The Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 1s usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system 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 5 4 The Setup Utility BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup LP Setup Menus 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 changes to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the indicate the configura screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and Geer for your then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page HE Reg Sl R
108. raphics Properties button OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Double click the See G amp M control panel in Windows Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management RH Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Display General Settings 4 7 Multiple Displays More visual display options for devices attached to Ge T this computer such as Television Digital Display Built in Display Monitor are available here V Show Tray Icon B 6 Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Video Driver Controls You may make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu tab on the left of the menu and adjusting the settings on the right Ve Cola nae Options amp Support neh Graphics amd Matin Control Panel Click Options amp Sup port and select an item from the sub menu to bring up the help and support topics ieneral setang M t Cpl Coker Erha You will need to be con nected to the Internet to access the key resource links Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions EK Geetbets 1 Zutate Erraiak CkaiAbare ae Oe Mp por yo ge bd ee Topher Derer Deere f heg KI teg ser
109. reless Device Bluetooth Devices control panel is used to configure the Bluetooth settings in Win Operation Aboard dows 7 and therefore does not require a driver Use the Fn F12 key combination AUREL to toggle power to the Bluetooth module The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if Es Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Blue tooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been com pleted you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see E Bluetooth Module amp Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s default state will be off after resuming from the Sleep power saving state Use the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth module after the computer resumes from Sleep 7 2 Bluetooth Module Modules amp Options Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it 1 Turn your Bluetooth
110. rence Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance until you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices VII Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements Se e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer aS e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady Power Safety uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult Warning your service representative or local power company Before you undertake s The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong any upgrade proce is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a dures make sure that compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one SE e When you want to unplug
111. rg 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 Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the servi
112. rollment Fingerprint Enrollment 7 32 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules amp Options 6 Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the enrollment process for that finger 7 Swipe the finger until the progress bar reaches 100 to enroll that finger Close the Protector Suite 2009 window Right click the taskbar icon A and select Start Control Center and then swipe a finger to allow you to Edit Fingerprints register Applications edit Settings and access the Help menu etc You can also run the Control Center etc from the Protector Suite item in the Programs All Programs menu 10 Click Help in Control Center Home to get more information on any topic 11 You can also run the Tutorial or Product Tour video to get more information Lock computer O o Registered Sites Figure 7 21 Control Center amp Register S Biomenu a i ii Initialize Personal Safe Help Control Center Help 12 See Help amp Manual on page 7 31 for further details 13 If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu to lock the computer register websites access the Personal Safe open the Control Center and access the Help menu Fingerprint Reader Module 7 33 Modules amp Options Fingerprint Control Center Features E Application Launcher Help The Application Launcher allows you to register applications to be launched when assigned to a particular finger Simply
113. scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the USB 3 0 Port power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which Factory Option comes with the device Some models in this series have a single USB 3 0 port on the left side of the computer Factory Option other models will have a USB 2 0 port The USB 3 0 port is denoted by its blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black USB 3 0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2 0 and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 Note that the USB 3 0 port requires a driver installation see USB 3 0 on page 4 7 and does not support wake on USB A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix B Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 16 Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 3 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Video VGA l 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 Next gt Next J Video Driver Installation B 1 Click Finish to restart the computer Video Driver Con
114. se 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 your service representative BESSEREN 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 amp Communication Indicators see LED Indica tors on page I 7 to see the computer s power status e 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 Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness e Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk
115. splay Settings Extended Desktop Ns You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display BEER 7 Primary Display Buin Display wish to use e g the second monitor can support Display Ee l them ue Ee Second Display Monitor i ary display may be extended Multiple Displays b gt left right above below the You can drag the moni Color Enhancement rimarv displa tor icons to match the SORE A E y display physical layout of your displays Icons and pro Click General Settings to grams may also be Media make any adjustments re dragged between the quired Power displays Options and Support Figure B 4 Display gt Multiple Displays Extended B 10 Attaching Other Displays Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 You can also use the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 7 to configure an external display d Function Key Combination 1 Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features Win 7 on page 1 16 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays You can use the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the dis play options e Notebook Only e External Display A JE Display Screen Resolution Only e Notebook External Display Make sure you give the dis
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117. t not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Quick Start Guide oO Figure 1 6 Bottom View System Map Bottom View Ze f 1 Battery Battery Information 2 Component Bay Always completely dis Cover charge then fully charge 3 Fan Intake a new battery before using 4 Hard Disk Bay it Completely discharge Cover and charge the battery at 5 Speakers least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 77 for full instructions System Map Bottom View 1 13 D Quick Start Guide 3 5G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation If you have included an optional 3 75G HSPA module in your purchase option follow the instructions below to install the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider and then run the Mobile Partner ap plication See Mobile Partner on page 7 24 for instructions on installing the program etc 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and then remove the battery slide the latches in the direction indicated below and slide the battery out 2 Insert the USIM card at the rear of the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery 2 Figure 1 7 Battery Removal amp USIM Card Insertion 1 14 3 75
118. t 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 XIV Preface Contents lee I System Map Front amp Left Views c cesses 1 11 FEC Statement serpen ii III System Map Right amp Rear Views eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 12 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 0008 IN System Map Bottom View cccccccceecccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 13 Instructions for Care and Operation cceceeeeeeeeeees VI 3 75G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation 1 14 Power Safety eegent VUIL Video RK 1 16 Battery Precautions E IX NVIDIA Optimus Technology ccceeeees 1 16 CMC AMINA ee A Power OPUONS ge cesoncscczcxeseusscondeszerosnestavaetsenseesenctnecsatemnss 1 20 EAE i E O E E A E E X MOFA LCD Back Coverg cccccccccccceeeceeeeeeeeees 1 21 Travel Considerations sssssssscccecccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees XI Features amp Components Quick Start Guide IESI E E 2
119. te Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page sch preview Restore Defaults 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 Set PhysX configuration hardware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL E Video amp Television Adjust video color settings i Adjust video image settings 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 Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there Use my preference emphasizing Quality the smoothness you can see on curved lines Figure B 10 NVIDIA Control Panel E System Information Typical usage scenarios NVIDIA Control Panel B 17 Video Driver Controls Optimus Customization Options One of the most important aspects of Nvidia Optimus technology is that it will switch between the integrated GPU and discrete GPU seemlessly and automatically and does not require any input from the user However customization options are of fered for users who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage Context Menu One of the quickest ways to choose which GPU to use
120. the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the fig ures pictured F Ado wives danca RGS Gan Lregugect e Z Tungeter W Fkesezzec Haaar M Horis Veace Propety Page Video Proc Amp Camara Cortal Property Page deen Proc Ara ES A n Whe Bales TEL Gen V Auto Wi n Esc bet SR Sree Figure 7 7 vs Video Capture Filter P Zeie l inin GETTE Hena rw PC Camera Module 7 13 Modules amp Options Zoom if supported by application The WebCam program allows you to zoom the camera in and out note the zoom function is not available in all camera model applications 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut 2 Goto Zoom and select Zoom Out Zoom In Figure 7 8 i Zoom Z Help H Zoom Setting Fonin Out aaa BOK Zoom In Zoom Out Snapshot Folder Taking Still Pictures UWS us NO OSS The WebCam program allows you to take still pictures default location is on the desktop Do not move 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut WSS 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture may appear when you S wi Laser 3 oo in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder i jon the If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap ture the files 7 14 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Wireless LAN Module
121. the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not b power and discon y Pre H gt y plug y nected all peripherals Seen and cables including e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load telephone lines It is of all the connected devices advisable to also re e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup move your battery in plies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter order to prevent acci dentally turning the machine on Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord VIII Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it 1s powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire 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 represe
122. tings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts 4 4 Windows 7 Driver Installation User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows Drivers amp Utilities New Hardware Found If you see the message 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 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
123. to position and replace the battery ee ee Figure 7 13 Battery Removal amp USIM Card Insertion 7 22 3 75G HSPA Module Modules amp Options Before installing the application make sure that the 3 75G HSPA module is ON installing the driver with the module off will not allow the software to detect the module hardware correctly Use the Fn E key combination see Table 1 4 on page I 10 to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA module When the 3 75G HSPA module is powered on the indicator ie will briefly be displayed Make sure you in stall the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module e Mobile Partner See Mobile Partner Application Installation on page 7 24 for driver installation information and Mobile Partner Application on page 7 25 for instructions on using the Mobile Partner application 3 75G HSPA Module 7 23 Modules amp Options XN L dE Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn A key com bination to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA module and check the indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see Mobile Partner With the 3 75G HSPA module and USIM card s
124. to the external monitor e port or HDMI Out port on the left of the computer Multiple Display To Clone Displays At least one other dis play must be attached in 1 Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on order to view Multiple 2 Go to the Intel R G amp M control panel and click Display gt Multiple Displays Display selection op 3 Click Operating Mode and select Clone Displays from the menu tions 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 You can switch the Primary Secondary Display from the menu General Settings intel Click General Settings to access settings the options for any attached display Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Display Genel Settings Multiple Displays L Gae Lebapcement Ciian Reialo Monitor Z Ta Settings Figure B 3 Display gt Multiple Displays Clone Attaching Other Displays B 9 Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Desktop Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on Go to the Intel R G amp M control panel and click Display gt Multiple Displays Click Operating Mode and select Extended Desktop from the menu Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change p 9 JESE Click the appropriate monitor intel i i Multiple Displays icon and drag it to match the Intel Graphi d Medi Operating Mode Extended Desktop Y e a re physical arrangement you Di
125. to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered i gt J kl be d Control Panel AN Control Panel hems Power Options H on ral Panel Hem Click to Show Hide Red Beaerg a piitwend on wakeup Power plans can help you manonmine your Compater s perfonmance Gr bansa enengy Make a plan active by dd ti l sainching it er chasse a plan and customize d by changng gt power seteng eil me ment about pait agdiviona GH ee Ta neste 6 power plan hencha teing wiih BAP Co rimark 2007 B Choosg when to tunm off the draplay Pivaner Z egt 8 Change when the computer thinset energy by reducing y computers performance sleeps Shew achdatiomal plari Derenalrz mupp Widens Motukty erger User pppunis Screen brghtness 0 Power Management Figure 3 2 Power Plans Win 7 Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Power Saving States You can use power saving states to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off Win 7 uses the Sleep Hibernate and Shut Down power saving states Sleep In Sleep all of your work settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps When you are not using your computer fo
126. top and select Screen resolution Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 9 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 9 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs te Ee e ka Ba Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Display 1 Mobile PC Display Resolution 1366 x 768 recommended gt Orientation Landscape X Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Cancel Appl Figure 1 9 Screen Resolution Video Features 1 17 Quick Start Guide To access the Intel R Graphics and eka oo Panel 1 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 9 on page 17 17 in the Display Settings control panel in Windows 2 Click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 1 10 in the Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel tab OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click the icon EA Figure 7 10 in the taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 5 Access the Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel from the Windows control panel in Classic View Leen PnP Monitor and Intel R Graphite Media Accelerator HD es zl intel Adapter L Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Joram T tel E Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel E D
127. trols E Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and driv ers are subject to contin ual updates and changes Check with your service center for the latest details on vid eo cards supported Video Driver Controls Es iGPU or dGPU Note the NVIDIA control panel refers to High performance NVIDIA processor which is the discrete GPU and Inte grated graphics which is the integrated GPU NVIDIA Optimus Technology 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 Nvidia Optimus technology is a seamless technology designed to get best per formance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without hav ing to manually change settings Thus when an application is run that requires extra performance or quality then the syste
128. tware 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 C iii is Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up blinking orange immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using an ExpressCard USB device external 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 11 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 BEEN 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 coo
129. u should note down the drivers as you install them 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages 4 2 Windows 7 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities eae man CER Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 mo j er Table 4 Driver Installation Windows 7 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 8 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 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Set
130. ual D Add to Personal Sate P52 PM Pie folder h C D AM File folder Restore previous versions L gt i da i Fa F gure B i 2 8 zh t Ba PM ile folder S A SH HEMLIG t M4PM Pie folder Context Menu with mpvil Cut H AM Application extens 151 KE Run with graphics P setup Copy Hi AM Application 1 966 KB processor KC wma HA AM Application 273 KB D Amp Sete shortcut DA AM Application 100 KE P WME Pei Delete HA AM Application 360 KB SI WME SW Rename e e DS AM ae Applisation extens eee Right click the application ex executable file E wmmp ERRIN Application B Eo dhe perties E UO wmpray atk AM Application 161 KB Optimus Customization Options B 19 Video Driver Controls Global Settings Global settings allows you to set the preferred graphics processor for overall use Ideally this would be the iGPU for battery life but this can also be set to the dGPU if preferred 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page B 76 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab 3 Select either Integrated graphics iGPU or High performance NVIDIA Processor dGPU from the drop down menu 4 Click the Setting menu items to select any options required File Edit View 3D Settings Help CH hack e DE Advanced Settings v Select a Task S x Mar e 3D Settings Figure B 1 EE a Manag Igu e 3 Adjust image settings with preview CH Restore Defaults
131. unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work The system freezes or the screen goes The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter dark press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options saving mode menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 6 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 75G The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to HSPA modules cannot be detected see if the WLAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA module is on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 7 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN Fn F12 Bluetooth or Fn 3 75G HSPA key combination s in order to enable the modules see Table 1 4 on page 1 10 8 10 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting The Wireless LAN indicators FO FT show that the WLAN module is powered on however the module does not connect The PC Camera module cannot be detected The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera 3 75G HSPA modules cannot be configured A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The Bluetooth module is off after resuming from Sleep The WLAN module is turned off in the Windows Mobility C
132. upplied by your service provider installed you may then install the Mobile Partner application The Mobile Partner application allows you to directly access your HSPA internet service from the com puter Mobile Partner Application Installation l SS Ee KEE Enable power to the module by pressing the Fn key combination the on screen icon 6 will indicate the module s power status If a Found New Hardware window appears click Cancel in all windows that appear and then proceed to install the driver as below Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install 3G Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click OK gt Next Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement Click Next gt Install Click Finish Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start gt Pro erams All Programs gt Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 7 24 3 75G HSPA Module Mobile Partner Application You will need to contact your service provider to obtain the exact details of how ex Fi actly to configure the settings on this page Profile Management 1 2 Power on the 3 75G HSPA module using the Fn E key combination Modules amp Options Mobile Partner Help To get help on Mobile Partner configuration Access
133. ut of the bay Remove the screw s and the adhesive cover Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers E S L d 6 6 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp 2 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 4 Slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow and lift the hard disk out of the bay Figure 6 4 Hard Disk Removal Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 7 Upgrading The Computer 5 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 6 Reverse the process to install the new device 7 Replace the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 5 D Removing the Optical Device 6 8 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRIII DDR3 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover 4
134. uter s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro urrehen ecit grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be Em O mE EE taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from fore a a ei ann 101 7 D10 power plan Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings see Figure adapter to the computer or save your work oth EE erwise the unsaved data will be lost when Click the battery icon MU in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge ine powerle depleted Status f 2 Power Opbors es mm Advanced seanga GC Fully charged 100 Vv 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 Select a power plan l Balanced Active E 9 Power Life Balanced y Reque a password on wakeup Figure 3 ge 6 F Power saver Oa battery e Plugged ire V Battery Icon E Hard dis oe Taskbar amp Battery Adjust screen brightness R ngel R zl s cht Advanced Settings More power options E e Restore pian detaults ox Cancet Battery Information 3 11 Power Management Conserving Battery Power JIR e Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that Wireless Hot Keys this may have an affect on computer performance The en eae E s Lower the brightness
135. vantage of some newer hardware components for which the lat est versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system components won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 I on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera Wireless LAN 3 75G HSPA and Fingerprint mod ules are provided in Modules amp Options on page 7 I What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Windows 7 Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers Option Drivers button Sel SS ee L t a obile SC d install Drivers Option Drivers User s Manual Browse CD DVD Figure 4 l Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 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 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install yo
136. w it to only fit one way Make sure the module Cover Pins is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into These pins need to be Note that the computer has five cover pins place to secure the module aligned with slots in the 11 Replace the bay cover see sidebar and screws make sure you reconnect the case to insure a proper fan cable and hook it under the retaining pins before screwing down the cover fit before screw bay cover ing down the bay cover Figure 6 9 Cover Pin Alignment 12 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 11 Upgrading The Computer Es Rubber Screw Covers After removing the rub ber screw covers place them on a clean dry surface or attach them to the front cover itself in order to pre vent loss of adhesive Figure 6 10 Removing the Covers amp Screws Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers If your purchase option includes the specially designed changeable LCD back cover option then follow the instructions below to change the covers note these covers are not applicable to all models in this series consult your service center for details 1 Open the LCD and carefully remove the rubber screw covers amp and set them
137. ws 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is powered on 4 Gothe Windows 7 control panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers 5 Bluetooth Peripheral Device s will be listed under Other Devices note this will only be listed if you have connected or tried to connect to a Bluetooth device previously 5 Desai lee Sor a ee r kb w TE a Network adapters Bis e de l ve ay Atheros ARSOO7EG Wireless Network Adapter Ls rsa Beene Ename E h Device Personal Area Network S JH S SEN Regen Seege Bluetooth Peripheral Devices deer ili Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI E Fast Ethernet Controller You will need to repeat the procedure nen b Gees SE listed here for all Bluetooth Peripher Be d am al Devices listed under Other Devices WS PCI FLASH Memory d DI Processors i e until there are no more Bluetooth Sound video and game controllers Peripheral Devices listed under this p 44 gt Storage controllers menu heading ca Geeeters denneer Figure 8 1 Device Manager Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 13 Troubleshooting 6 Right click Bluetooth Peripheral Device and click on Update Driver Software 7 Click Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer es geg Li Update Dere Sofware Bhartosth Perpheral Devoe K L Upsets Der Software Biureieepn Fenpkergd
138. yea Optimus Mode Activated Optimus technology will determine Orange when to use the integrated GPU iGPU or discrete dGPU automatically The GPU LED indicators will display which GPU is currently in use on caor me B Table B 2 GPU LED Indicators D nm Integrated GPU iGPU Activated Discrete GPU dGPU Activated B 4 NVIDIA Optimus Technology Video Driver Controls Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 17483MB 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 You can configure the amount of memory to be used by DVMT in the BIOS see Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu gt Advanced Chipset Control on page 5 9 Note that DVMT is applicable to the integrated GPU only NVIDIA Optimus Technology B 5 a DVMT Notes DVMT is not local video memory DVMT will not function in MS DOS DOS uses the legacy memory indi cated Video Driver Controls Figure B 1 Intel G amp M Control Panel Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel To access the control panel 1 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution Display Properties control panel in Windows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click G

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