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1. Setup computer s Bluetooth discovery settings XS DVD RW Drive Fi Device Address 00 1C 7B 08 8F 1F The computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see RD1A1PC The device type that other Bluetooth devices will see Laptop v E Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer V Show Bluetooth icon in system tray V Notify me about Bluetooth connections F Enable high speed mode support Z Notify me about high speed mode switching eS re Cancel Help Modules 4 Click General Settings p to change the computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see and click the tickbox to Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer 5 Click OK to confirm the settings E My Bluetooth Settings General Settings Setup computer s Bluetooth discovery settings Device Address 00 1C 7B 0B 8F 1F The computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see RD1A1 C The device type that other Bluetooth devices will see z Figure 7 41 General Settings Show Bluetooth icon in system tray Notify me about Bluetooth connections Enable high speed mode support Notify me about high speed mode switching SS S88 C x cme tele Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 65 Modules 6 Click File Transfer Settings ik to Enable sharing of my files with other Bluetoot
2. Be Fo amp Sealing Maintain Display Scaling ower Figure 1 14 Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel LSS SSS EE a ee ae E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Video Features 1 25 iD Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 75 OR 2 Double click the icon a Figure 1 15 in the Windows control panel View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut g things This page allows yoi changes you make to the image and rendering settings These will be your default settings for your Graphics Properties Hl va Set PhysX configuration fexchime accelerated Da appications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL amp jeo Graphics Options Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings Performance Preview Screen resolution E Gadgets a Personalize Quality m What do I look for eause ES Control Panel All Control Panel tems Moving towards the Adjust your computer s settings kaian layake gt ien Let the 3D application decide i z inie ir ipiiranir increase frame rate Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there d Indexing Options wm Meds RZ Internet Options but curved lines will Use my pret z Se Bay Lccationand other appear jacoed fl ins 3 Sensors Performance Qual Moving towards the an Network and Shari
3. 4 Double click the Intel R G amp M control panel in Windows 5 Choose the application mode Basic Advanced or Wizard required see sidebar E A Generic PnP Monitor a Properties lam s A inte Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel Intel inter G hi d Medi Graphics and Media A ntel Graphics an edia D Control Panel Figure C 1 Control Panel intel Advanced Mode Intel G amp M Display Builtin Display gt f ag Display d Control Panel Refresh Rate 60Hz x Rotation Rotate To Normal Scaling Maintain Display Scaling DoGnipa4edntel Graphics 1 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 2 Options amp Support Click Options amp Sup port and select an item from the sub menu to bring up the help and support topics 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 Intl Graphics and Media Control Panel Figure C 2 Intel G amp M Control Panel Tabs E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Graphics amp Media Control Panel C 5 Video Driver Controls A Function Key Combinati
4. What do I look for Moving towards the Performance side will increase frame rate but curved lines will appear jaaged Let the 3D application decide Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there Use my preference emphasizing Quality Moving towards the Quality side will improve the smoothness you Figure C 10 the toate YOU NVIDIA Control Panel So Toggles between playing and pausing the animation Ersten Information e DoGnlead4 NVIDIA ControlPanel 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 seamlessly 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 for a particular application is by using the Run with graphics processor in the context menu 1 Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 73 2 Click Desktop from the top menu and select Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu it should have a tick alongside it Add Desktop Context Menu V Show Notification Tray Icon Select a Tasy vV Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu P 30 Set 7 Display GPU Activity
5. 7 82 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 85 Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration 7 86 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 7 92 Do amp MMoaded from LpManual com Manuals Troubleshooting OVEIVIEW csctvesiei tira tedden Wed O 8 1 Basic Hints and Tips oe eee eeeeeeeseeseeeeeseeseeeeeas 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance ou eee 8 3 E e A E E E tens exevenevevevers 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems amp Possible Solutions cccccessseesteeeeteeees 8 7 Bluetooth Connection Problems csseseeeerees 8 16 Intel WLAN amp Bluetooth V3 0 HS Combo Mod les aseru sehantiseue adie sensbeatatece 8 20 Installing Windows 7 pre Service Pack 1 for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks 8 21 Interface Ports amp Jacks OVET VIEW anea ee E A 1 Ports and JaK eaaa aaaea ea A 2 Card Reader soinean ee a E E A 2 DC al JaGks aee E A 2 Display Pott oiiaii a iatiu aa uRaaien A 2 DVI Out Port insonini tna A 2 e SATA USB 3 0 Combo Port ccceeceeeseeteeeeteeees A 2 HDMI Out Ports sic sinsseticsiessi cal svssennden adi dnaenaien A 3 Headphone Out Jack oc eeceseesecesceneceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneens A 3 Lane Jack vis stisstwn tis icsaavia Giastansatadedes data tenn cdeaiovtaven oes A 3 Microphone In Jack ssrcscounisciesersiuioninanae A 3 Preface Mini IEEE 1394 a Port cccccccccesescceeeeesssssseeseesseeees A
6. K B LED Models A amp C Only _ Click to access the keyboard setting control to configure the keyboard LED TouchPad PC Camera Wireless LAN Module Bluetooth amp B Click any of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or module s power status A crossed out icon will appear over the top left of the icon when it is off Note that the power status of a module and TouchPad power is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 3 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Control Center B 5 Control Center Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock A Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode DoBaleab Control Gente Manuals Video Driver Controls Appendix C Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 23 Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install nVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next 4 Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer p A Video Card Options
7. e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Zo e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications Warning consult your service representative or local power company Before you undertake e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third any upgrade proce prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access dures make sure that to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one you have turned off the e When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not power and discon nected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines It is advisable to also re by its wire e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power move your battery in supplies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter order to prevent acci dentally turning the Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects ucts elt cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals IX Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following informa
8. Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals XV Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to lev
9. Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals V12 2 00 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer March 2012 Trademarks Intel and Intel Core are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals l 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 followin
10. End 4 PgDn Num Lk amp Scr Lk p ie 21g aile e o e Hold down the Fn Key Fn Key emel ser Uttu Us t em Figure 1 6 Keyboard Model B able scroll lock number lock and check the LED indicator for status 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 Dot moh ib Model Buals Function Keys amp Visual Indicators The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Visual in dicators see the table below are available when the Hot Key driver is installed Quick Start Guide Keys Function Visual Indicators Keys Function Visual Indicators Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Esc Control Center Toggle see over Fn F1 Touchpad Toggle JG oe Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase b Turn LCD Backlight Off PC Camera Power Toggle om Pia pe Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on SRELE ag y i j Fn F3 Mute Toggle R 4 Fn F11 WLAN Power Toggle Q JIK Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Power Toggle JQ JQ Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Ei a a Powered USB 3 0 Port Power Toggle P an Keyboard LED Models A amp C Toggle Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn see
11. re connected to an external monitor make sure it s 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 Fn F7 combination 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 monitor have plugged in and powered on You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel See Video Driver Controls on page C 1 for instructions on installing and configuring the video driver Do8nbBeProblems amp iPossible Solutions Troubleshooting Problem You forget the boot password Possible Cause Solution If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help 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 en ES Password Warning The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows notification area use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 to adjust the system volume see Aud
12. screen appears Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to on your USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or external USB floppy disk drive and floppy diskette X denotes your USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or external USB floppy disk drive e Windows 7 32bit X f6flpy x86 iaStor inf e Windows 7 64bit X f6flpy x64 iaStor inf ao O Ooms Oo 11 Click Next or format the drive to your preferences 12 Follow the on screen instructions to install the Windows 7 operating system 13 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver see IRST Driver Installation on page 7 9 LSS a a a a ee ee ee Do8nto22i Installing Windows 7 pre Service Pack 1 for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports amp jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices connect to the internet etc LLL ae ae ee eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks Item Card Reader O 5D MMC M Description The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secu
13. 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 Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install nVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next gt Next 4 Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer a Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish Do4npy4eDrivernstallationanuals Card Reader 1 Click 5 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish TouchPad 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com puter Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey AP gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish gt Finish to restart your computer Drivers amp Utilities USB 3 0 1 Click 8 Install USB 3 0 Driver gt Yes 2 Cli
14. 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite 2 Click Yes when you have identified your fingerprint sensor C Fingerprint Reader Module in Figure 1 2 on page 1 7 Figure 1 3 on page 1 8 3 Click Yes when you are ready to enroll your fingerprints 4 Click on the fingerprint diagram to select any finger to enroll 5 You will be required to enter your Windows password you will be prompted to create a password if you have not already done so at this point click OK to confirm the password entry 6 Swipe the finger until the progress bar reaches 100 to enroll that finger Figure 7 30 Fingerprint Enrollment Swipe the same finger over the sensor Fingerprint Reader Module 7 51 Modules A Help Click the Help i icon and select a help topic from the drop down menu Get more help will provide a more compre hensive list of help topics How to enroll a finger How to add a website How fo use QuickLaunch Get more help Figure 7 31 AuthenTec TrueSuite You will be prompted to select another finger for enrollment it is recommended that you enroll a number of fingers see sidebar Click the button to continue once you have enrolled a number of fingerprints Enter the required information and click the button to register your software or click to register later Your fingerprints will now be enrolled you may enroll any additional fingerprints at any time AuthenTec
15. 2 Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit e Model A Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 9 47A 180W minimum e Model B Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 6 3A 120W minimum e Model C Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 11 57A 220W minimum This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product SSS EE a DoWhloaded from LpManual com Manuals Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions Preface 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 to any shock or vibration surface Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away fro
16. 37 httpJAwww rottentomatoes con Qu ickLau nch Rotten Tomatoes Select Icon Add Website Select a Category News and Media 2 So8e 2 Mewan Fingerprint Reader Module 7 57 Modules Dock View Dock View displays the website icons across the bottom of the screen Each icon wiLl have an associated web card which displays the website information user name and password etc This information may be edited or deleted as required Figure 7 38 Dock View Editing a Web Card 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite 2 Left click a web card to bring up the associated information 3 You can click the reveal hide password button to see or hide the password 4 Make any changes required and click Save to confirm the changes 5 To delete a web card left click it and click the Delete icon 6 Click Print to print and web card and the password will be shown in plain text 7 You can Print all web cards from the menu bar button if required Gmail User name myname agmail com Figure 7 39 QuickLaunch Password password Add Website E Print Cancel Do nw 48i Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Exporting and Importing Your Identity You can export your identity to backup your information or to move it to another computer oe Your Identity Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite Click the Settings button on the menu bar Click Export My Identity You will be r
17. S Display adapters A DVD CD ROM drives lt g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers X Imaging devices b lt 2 Keyboards A Mice ancLother pointing devices Monitors a E Network adapters a wish WiFi Link 1000 BG pol Tat WiFi Miniport Adapter 5 Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter 6 Fod Portable Devices b BD Processors b a Sound video and game controllers p gM System devices t Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel R WiFi Link 1000 BGN Properties a er era Advanced Driver Details Resources Power Management The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property 802 11n Channel Width for band 2 4 802 11n Mode Ad Hoc Channel 802 11b g Ad Hoc QoS Mode Fat Channel Intolerant Mixed Mode Protection Roaming Aggressiveness Transmit Power Wireless Mode Do ntA2i Wir iLAN Module Modules 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 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Ex Display eV g
18. Utility Intel My WiFi Configuration You can configure the My WiFi settings as follows 1 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless gt Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the notification area icon Sj 2 Click Enable on the first run of the program there will be no connected devices listed D tde kay WF Unley 5 E ine My WiFi Utility Intel My WiFi Technology Intel My WiFi Technology Disabled cl compwable WF devers to hes compan yau must enable PED My WA Tednsogy nce pabies Eoas ty covect to Pa trapana aa Bay end mart t a WA aco pant Enabled Compatible WF devices can now connect to your computer via Intel My WF Technology Below ait of connected devices as wel as a list of devices that previously connected to this comput Profile Intel Wireless PAN Network Name InteLcP 75521 iP Aca New Device To view avaitabio WIH devices enable Intek My WEI Technology Connected Devices 0 No devices are currently connected To connect a new device to this computer click Add New Device Previously Connected Devices 0 No previously connected devices to display DoWntoadOi Wir LAN Module Modules 3 Click Start and click Control Panel 4 Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet 5 Click Change adapter settings gt 5E Control Panel Network an
19. e am SyreMaster Properties s Genera Supported Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced Seneral Suvori Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced boune SyncMaster change icon s ERSE E i The following audo formats are currently supported NR Max Number of Crannete jelk Display Aud METIAN an nocP Wot suppemned tell Corporation bit Depths wen 20 08 Jack Informabon 1 Sampie Rates iae HONG Digital iatt 520 r i50 iMr 44 4 ote Encoded Formats Ho compressed formats found Device wage Use thes device anabi E SyncMaster Properties General Supported Formats Levels riuncemenis advanced Select the enhancements to apply for your current speaker configureton Changes may not take effect une the next tre you start pibybock Qheatle al arinean Room Correction Loudness Equalization Erhancemert Properties Descrppbon Low Frequency Protectan elmanustes Secpamriies belom a epecfied cutoff to reduce maso distor Bon Prowder Mecronoft Status Disabind Restore Defauits ag SyrcMtaster Properties Genesa Supported Formats Levels Entuncements Advanced Deina Format Select the sampie rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode Pim 16 bit 32000 Mz FM Radio Quain 16 Hz CD Quat 24 Dit 44100 Nz Studio Quasty 3a bet a2000 He pinuno l hrn arver F Give excutwe moce appscabon priority DoGale
20. tion appropriate for your model and options Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of the screen Figure 5 1 Navigation Menu If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals The Setup Utility 5 5 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 2 Main Menu Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Date System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i 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 5 nto icMainiMenu BIOS Utilities SATA Port Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of a optical Device HDD on the computer s SATA Ports System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto
21. to be accelerated it is highly recommended that you accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance 6 Select the acceleration mode and then click OK Enhanced mode is selected by default Note Enhanced mode default Acceleration optimized for data protection Maximized mode Acceleration optimized for input output performance Erabie Accent a E Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system SSD on port 4 30 GB WARNING Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected disk Back up data before continuing Select the size allocated for the cache memory A Figure 7 56 O 18 6 GB Full disk capacity maximum 64 GB Enable Select the disk or volume to accelerate Acceleration Options Diskon port 0 466 GB system O saet the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode Enhanced mode O Maximized mode Qore acceleration is complete you wiil need to restart your computer before performing any partition or formatting operations on the accelerated disk Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 7 83 Modules 7 The page will refresh and report the new configuration in Acceleration Intel Smart Response Technology Your storage system is configured to use a solic state drive as cache device to Increase system responsive
22. 0 ports are colored black Note that the USB 3 0 port requires a driver installation see USB 3 0 on page 4 7 does not support wake on USB and is not operational under DOS The powered USB 3 0 port can supply power for charging devices 2 only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not Pam f Mini IEEE 1394a work with certain devices see page 8 13 Toggle power to this port by using Fn power button Port Multi in 1 Card Reader The Mini lEEE 1394a eee port only supports SELF SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats devices Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals System Map Left View 1 19 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 10 System Map Bottom View Models A amp B Bottom View 1 Sub Woofer 2 Fan Outlet Intake 3 Component Bay Cover 4 HDD Bay 5 Battery A Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 11 for full instructions 120 SystemMap Bottom View Models A amp B Quick Start Guide System Map Bott
23. 13 remaining alll Connected brightness ATE Figure 7 26 Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network Windows Mobility Center No display No sync p a connected partnerships E amp P Not presenting _ Connect display Synesettings Tumon External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 43 Modules 4 Compatible Adapters For a list of compatible display and audio adapt ers check the Intel web site or your service center Intel Wireless Display Application The Intel Wireless Display Application requires Intel Centrino WLAN Combo module in conjunction with a compatible video adapter purchased sep arately allows you to display the contents of the notebook display on another dis play e g HDTV without the need to have cables stretching across a room You can then play games browse the internet display videos or photo slide shows on your TV external display without using HDMI or A V cables Before configuring the Intel WiDi application you will need to set up your com patible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V cable and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your compatibl
24. 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 3320M 2 6GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 3210M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i7 2760QM 2 4GHz Quad Core Mobile Processor 6M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 45W 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DoDnlpadSpecifie ationSn Manuals Intel Core i7 2670QM 2 2GHz Quad Core Mobile Processor 6M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 45W Intel Core i7 2640M 2 8GHz Mobile Processor 4M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2540M 2 6GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2520M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2450M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i3 2350M 2 3GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset Four Channel DDRIII DDR3 Four 204 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRIII DDR3 1333 1600 MHz Memory Modules real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Note Four SO DIMMs are only supported by Quad Core CPUs Dual Core CPUs support two SO DIMMs maximum
25. 256mm d 35 43mm h 3 1kg with ODD and Battery Model C 412mm w 276mm d 41 8 45 4mm h 3 9kg with ODD and Battery DoDnipab Specific ationSn Manuals
26. 6 13 Removing the Secondary HDD from the Module Caddy Models A B Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 15 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDR III DDR3 type memory modules see Memory on page D 3 The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer Note that four SO DIMMs are only supported by Quad Core CPUs Dual Core CPUs support two SO DIMMs maximum see Memory on page D 3 for full details Two primary memory sockets are located under component bay cover the bot tom case cover and two secondary memory sockets are located under the key board not user upgradable If you are installing only two RAM modules then they should be installed in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover Note that the RAM located under the keyboard is not user upgradable Contact your service center for more information if you wish to upgrade the memory in the sec ondary memory sockets DoG6ntAli6i Upgradingithe System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer Replacing the Primary System Memory Modules 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove screws from the bottom of the computer Figure 6 14 Bottom Cover Screws moe J cau Models A amp B a 3 Slide the botto
27. Blue tooth driver separately a warning message will ap pear if you attempt to install the Bluetooth driver The driver for the WLAN amp Bluetooth V4 0 Combo module uses the standard Windows Bluetooth config uration settings see There are two different drivers provided for 3rd party WLAN amp Bluetooth combo modules one for the V3 0 Bluetooth combo module and one for the V4 0 Bluetooth combo module The appropriate driver for your system will be installed from the Option Drivers menu in the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc 3rd Party 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 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Driver Version 1 for WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo V3 0 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next gt Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Version 2 for WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo V4 0 4 Click Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer see sidebar for important information Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows see page 7 26 LAN Module Modules Intel Wi Fi Link Series Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel
28. C 8 Reverse the process to install a new disk make sure you install the insulation plate 9 Slide the HDD assembly into the bay at an angle as illustrated 10 Make sure the insulation plate slides under the HDD bay guide at point 11 Slide the assembly in the direction of the arrow and secure the assembly with the screws see Figure 6 8 on page 6 11 Figure 6 11 Secondary Hard Disk Assembly Installation Model C Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 13 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model A B Note that the secondary hard disk module is used to replace the optical device mod ule CD DVD in Model A amp B computers 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 12 HDD Bay Cover Removal amp Secondary HDD Removal Model A B Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter turn it over and remove the bat tery Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp Remove the hard disk bay cover Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the secondary HDD module at point DoGntoli4i Upgradingithe HardiDisk Drive s Upgrading The Computer When the module is removed turn it over to access the rear Remove screws from the secondary HDD module assembly Remove the hard disk from the module caddy Reverse the process to install a new hard disk ON HAM Figure
29. Click Advanced settings Figure 1 1 1 Mobile PC Display 1920 x 1080 recommended Display Resolution Landscape Orientation gt Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Make text and other iterns larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Figure 1 13 Screen Resolution Quick Start Guide To access the Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel 1 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 13 on page 1 24 in the Display Settings control panel in Windows 2 Click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 14 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 Figure 1 14 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 6 Choose the application mode Basic Advanced or Wizard required e _ i Generic PnP Monitor nies ea Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel intel Adapter Montor Troubleshoot Color Management intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel Intel Graphics and Media r Control Panel inteD Display Built in Display gt Advanced Mode Intel Graphics and Media Refresh Rate 60Hz z Control Panel Rotation Rotate To Normat 11 36 AM 11 14 2011
30. Combination Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth module either Intel or 3rd Party then install the driver as instructed overleaf Follow the instructions on page 7 68 to configure the Bluetooth settings Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Use the Fn F12 key combination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module OET The use of any portable When the Bluetooth module is powered on the indicator JQ will briefly be dis EEA es ST played vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure Bluetooth Data Transfer the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in 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 For 3rd party Bluetooth modules see the information provided overleaf on the two drivers provided 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 e For Intel Bluetooth modules see the installation procedure see Intel Blue tooth Combo Driver Installation on page 7 71 and Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Install
31. Memory Expandable up to 16GB Compatible with 2GB or 4GB Modules Models A amp B 15 6 39 62cm FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel Model C 17 3 43 94cm FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel Intel Integrated GPU and NVIDIA GeForce Video Supports NVIDIA Optimus Switchable GPU Technology between iGPU and dGPU Intel HD Graphics 4000 or Intel HD Graphics 3000 Integrated GPU Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Supporting Shared Memory up to 1 7GB Intel HD Graphics 4000 Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 0 Intel HD Graphics 3000 Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 0 Specifications Models A B amp C nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M PCle 16 Video Card 1 5GB GDDR5 Video RAM On Board Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 0 NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology NVIDIA Optimus 1 2 Technology Models A amp B nVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M PCle 16 Video Card 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM On Board Supports Microsoft DirectX 11 0 NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology NVIDIA Optimus 1 2 Technology SE SSS a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Specifications D 3 Specifications One 12 7 mm Super Multi Blu Ray High Definition Audio One USB 2 0 Port Combo Blu Ray Writer SATA Optical S PDIF Digital Output Three USB 3 0 Ports Note One Device Drive Factory Option Built In Microphone powered USB3 0 port AC D
32. Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals see HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 21 Headphone Out Jack Q Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Line In Jack gt The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers Note that audio input through Line in will default to the mute setting To set up your audio sources to play through the Line in jack go to the Sound control panel and make sure the Mute box is not ticked Microphone In Jack A Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks Item Mini IEEE 1394a Port IEEE 1394 Description This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives and digital cameras see note below a IEEE 1394a The Mini IEEE 1394 ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices RJ 45 LAN Jack S5 This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD N capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround soun
33. 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 see Video Adapter Op tions on page D 3 or contact your service center for details Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Video Driver Installation C 1 Video Driver Controls Vs 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 wit
34. Sleep 2 Make the device discoverable to do this check your device documentation Mode To Turn the Bluetooth Module On The Bluetooth module s de EEN Ibe On atlanta 1 Press the Fn F12 key combination to power on the Bluetooth module suming from the Sleep power saving state Use the l PEZI f key combination Fn F12 1 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the to power on the Bluetooth Programs All Programs menu module after the computer 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer if no devices appear To Add a Bluetooth Device resumes fromSlegp press F5 or click the Refresh button to search for devices 3 gt Computer gt My Bluetooth ASA File Edit View Tools Help Organize Search for Devices Bluetooth Neighborhood My Bluetooth Settings My Received Fies ssi Fil Fr Favorites 4 Mobile and Cordless Phones 3 EE Desktop Figure 7 44 BB Download g g g E Recent PI My Bluetooth Sere ee ee y Phone d D evi ces Bi Libraries Memory s Documents a Computers Laptops and PDAs 1 a Music E Pictures Videos a 00 10 60 E8 00 0 a 3 4 items l 4 items L Do nb681 Bluetooth Mod wleruals Modules 3 You will then be presented with a menu of options to select from Soar Cel R gt Computer My Bluetooth W995 Phone Memory 3 Search My Bluetoath P Organize Favorites EE Desktop i W9
35. Table B 1 on page B 3 Volume a The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F4 key combination to mute the volume Power Conservation This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period of inactivity see Power Conservation Modes on page 3 10 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power Conservation Mode without making any changes oe DoBalea4ecCGontroliGentem Manuals Control Center Sleep zzz Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate or Sleep buttons and click either button to have the computer enter the appropriate power saving mode see Power Saving States on page 3 6 Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power Conservation Mode without making any changes Display Switch Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the gs P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode see page C 12 Time Zone Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background Fr Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture
36. TrueSuite BOTATE q View all Don Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Settings Click the Settings jj button on the menu bar to access the personalization settings for AuthenTec TrueSuite Here you can choose to enable disable Website Log On QuickLaunch Fast User Switching and the desktop icon You can also select the Theme and export import identities Click the Save button to save any changes made AuthenTec TrueSuite Personalization Settings Figure 7 32 AuthenTec TrueSuite Settings Select Theme AuthenTec Website Log On Restore Default Icons QuickLaunch Im My identi Fast User Switching ENY tity Place KeepSafe Icon on Desktop ERRIAN ty Cancel Save uTEEEACOHTMNON Fingerprint Reader Module 7 53 Modules Windows Log On Windows log on allows you to gain access to your computer by swiping your finger across the fingerprint reader sensor Use the Biometric Devices control panel in the Hardware amp Sound category in Windows to turn Biometrics on off when re quired Access the Biometric Devices control panel and select Change biometric settings to turn the biometrics on or off or to allow users to log on to Windows using fingerprints pgo ka iy Gw J Biometric Devices Change settings Figure 7 33 Change biometric settings Biometric Devices These settings control biometrics and fingerprint logon for this computer If you want to delete biometric data an
37. 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 5 Click Apply to save the settings Bh tH Come Peet ny Die de Desitop JDSenmgs tiep O O pi Eana Manage 3D Settings CE Figure C 13 Se ceca pagent ae art Global Settings wre ae Cerro ONY WTA i ae TA nare nA he der may werner he union Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Optimus Customization Options C 17 Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 13 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Program Settings tab 3 Select a program to customize from the drop down menu or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu 4 Select the preferred graphics processor for the program from the drop down menu 5 Click the Setting menu items to select any options required 6 Click Apply to save the settings E NVIDIA Control Panel Eile Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help O 0 6 Figure C 14 peras Program Settings ee Sarre settings with preview ime hig gar A Manage 3D settings You can change the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs The ovemides will be u Set PhysX confi
38. battery is fully time is shorter than discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 expected 11 Check the settings of any active power plan see Power Plans on page 3 4 A peripheral device USB device is consuming a lot of power Turn off remove the unused device to save power Unwelcome numbers f the LED EN is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 9 appear when typing Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too hot Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 20 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control Fn F8 F9 key combinations If you
39. click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off any modules etc The table overleaf illustrates the basic settings for each power mode If you choose user defined the settings will correspond to your selected system settings DoBaleadControlGentem Manuals Control Center x r Modes Power Saving Flight Entertainment Quiet Performance Us Defined ia X 2 QA a Power Plan Power Saver Balanced Power Saving Power Saving High Performance Power Conservation Mode Energy Star BIOS Default Energy Star Energy Star Performance Brightness X 14 42 100 42 100 c 8 WLAN NI OFF OFF ON ON ON g i g Bluetooth B OFF OFF ON ON ON PC Camera 3 OFF OFF OFF ON ON TouchPad F ON ON OFF ON ON Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Table B 1 Power Modes Control Center B 3 Control Center Power Status The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery or by the AC DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet The power status bar will show the current battery charge state ate Brightness The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn F8 F9 key combinations or use the Fn F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight press any key to turn it on again Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected see
40. clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Figure 2 13 Rotating Gesture Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applications N Figure 2 14 Flick Press Gesture TSS a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 15 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio he SSS SESS a a Do ntoaliJ from LpManual com Manuals Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management z Overview OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system operating system For more information it is This chapter covers best to refer to the user s manual of your operat e The Power Sources ing pha e Turning On the Computer e Power Plans Note All pictures used on the following pages o are from the Windows 7 e Configuring the Power Buttons OS e Battery Information e Power Saving States The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and pro
41. continue to look for new devices and display them here will appear when you at tempt subsequent con W995 Phone Memory YY lt a nections You can choose Doe lt pea to have the computer cre 7 ate a pairing code for you use the device s existing pairing code or you can pair certain devices with out using a code What if Windows doesn t find my device lGomeetn Figure 7 48 Add a Device 3 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device TES a ee ee a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 73 Modules 4 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and follow any on screen instructions to complete the pairing A Figure 7 49 re Pairing Code Pairing Codes Example da gt The example outlined here shows a connection to aai i a mobile device Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection proce dure and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correct on both devices Follow the on 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 ee lt Figure 7 50 ia Pairing Complete amp Bluetooth Device Enabled DoWntoall4a Bluetooth Mod wleruals Modules To Ch
42. controllers Figure amp 5 Device Manager Bluetooth Radio Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 19 Troubleshooting Intel WLAN amp Bluetooth V3 0 HS Combo Modules Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 and Intel Centrino Advanced 6235 WLAN amp Bluetooth combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation on page 7 71 Do not use the Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo settings information outlined from page 7 64 to page 7 70 Ee SSS Eee ee SS SS See eT Do8nb20i Bluetooth Connection Problems Troubleshooting Installing Windows 7 pre Service Pack 1 for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks The following information is only applicable under the following conditions e You are configuring your SATA hard disks in a RAID e You are using Advanced Format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size e You are using a Windows 7 version that DOES NOT include Service Pack 1 on the DVD disc Windows 7 versions pre Service Pack 1 i e those that do not include the installation of Service Pack 1 from the actual DVD disc require a driver to support Advanced Format hard disks with a 4KB physical sector size when used in a RAID This driver is included on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc but you will need to go to an operable
43. detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision VGA Card Main Menu This item contains information on the BIOS version and video card etc and is not user configurable SSS SSS SSS EEL SESSSSSS a ee ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting and enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology 5 nb 8eAdvanced Menu BIOS Utilities Bluetooth Power Setting Advanced Menu gt Advanced Chipset Control You can adjust the Bluetooth module power setting to your preference The default JR setting Disabled will see the Bluetooth module powered off when the system is SATA Mode started up or restarted Enabling the power setting will have the module retain the Selection last power status on or off before any restart or shut down If you have installed the Windows 7 operating Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu system with either IDE Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from this menu The rapid start PP ZSL si eileen hibernation mode can resume power within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your J aelceh 2 o eEG computer s state with zero power S Connemara you will need
44. identical data will Array Types handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives RAID 1 Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk This provides Recovery more control over how data is copied between the master and recovery drives fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in Windows Explorer SATA Mode Selection The SATA mode selection should be made before installing your operating system DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to reinstall your operating system Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so L ee ee es Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 3 Modules Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode 1 The Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD 2 A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay AND A second identical hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay 3 The Device Drivers amp U
45. 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 Wireless Display Fingerprint Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo and TruStudio Audio 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 Control Center e Appendix C Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls e Appendix D The computer s specification SS aN Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Overview 1 1 D Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 I in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a 4 of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users A If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Notes the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and
46. maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate ee SSS EE ee a eee DoMdMaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface Developing Good Work Habits
47. on page 1 15 Table 1 2 on page1 9 Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicat ed within the red dotted lines above 1 148System Map i GD Panel Open Model C Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators display helpful information about the current status of the computer Icon Color Models A amp B or C Description Icon Color Description Number Lock is Activated M Blue White JA A Orange The Battery is Charging Oi an Caps Lock is Activated The Battery has Reached Critical an F i mae e Battery has Reached Critically Blue White OR Zap c Blinking Orange Low Power Status Scroll Lock is Activated O Blue White ci z Green The Battery is Fully Charged S Blue White Hard Disk Activity Orange AC DC Power is Plugged In GO Blue White ee D O Blinking Orange The Powered USB Port is On G Blue Orange ira e a Green The Computer is On Table 1 2 LED Indicators Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Note The powered USB 3 0 port see Figure I 9 on page I 19 may be toggled on off by means of the Fn Power Button key combination When the powered USB port is on it will supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not wor
48. on page C through an HDMI 27 connected display Audio Volume is too You have set the Speaker Configuration to 5 1 or 7 1 Speaker It is recommended that you set the low when listening Speaker Configuration to Stereo not to 5 1 or 7 1 Speaker when listening through through headphones headphones in order to maximize audio quality See Audio Features on page 2 7 The THX TruStudio Pro Note that THX TruStudio Pro will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display audio controls don t work through an HDMI connection See THX TruStudio Pro amp HDMI on page B 23 when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI cable Donval Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer is off or in The port is not powered on Toggle power to the port using the Fn power button combination Sleep Mode but powered by the AC DC This function may not work with certain external USB compliant devices check your device s doc adapter plugged in to a umentation If this is the case power the computer on and connect the external USB device working outlet or by inorder to charge it battery with a capacity above 20 I have Note that this function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed plugged a device into to allow their operation the powered USB port in order to charge it but t
49. order to cap ture the files Do nt2221 PG Camera Modules Modules Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel WLAN or 3rd party module in your purchase op tion make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver NAKZ IK Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Use the Fn F11 key combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the As Th f l Wireless LAN module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in e EAL electronic transmission de Table 4 1 on page 4 3 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless vices aboard aircraft is usu LAN control in Windows 7 ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer Note that for the Intel and one of the 3rd party WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo mod aboard aircraft ules you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers Use the Fn F11 key com bination to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the LED to see if the module is powered on or not see LESS SESE SSS a a a ee eee eee ee ae Pa ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 23 DoWntoad4a Wir Modules WLAN amp Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Important Information The driver for the WLAN amp Bluetooth V4 0 Combo module will install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers at the same time and therefore it is not neces sary to install the
50. page 1 13 See also Table 1 2 on page 1 9 for Number Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators Table 1 5 Function Keys amp Visual Indicators Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Keyboard Model B 1 15 Quick Start Guide Control Center Press the Fn Ese key combination or double click the icon bd in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on off The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and en ables you to quickly turn modules on off a Control Center Click on any button to turn any of the modules e g TouchPad Camera on off Click on the power conservation modes to switch be tween Performance Balanced or Energy Star modes see page 3 10 To remove the Power Conservation Modes screen just click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard Click on the buttons or just click and hold the mouse but ton to adjust the slider for Brightness Volume Click on Display Switch and click to choose a display mode from the menu see page C 12 Click on K B LED for Models A amp C only to adjust the keyboard LED settings see page 7 12 Table 1 6 Control Center aetna s Enterta Quiet Perfomance UserDefine CO eS Brightness Volume A Display Switch Time Zone ai CQ 12 2 2011 2 29 16 PM Dotm t6 Cont entern Manuals Quick Start Guide System Map Front amp Rea
51. quickly change display configura tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 1 2 3 4 Attach your external display to the DVI Out Port HDMI Out port or DisplayPort and turn it on Press the gs P key combination An on screen menu will pop up Use the cursor keys or ss P to select the appropriate configuration from the menu and press Enter to confirm the selection Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only ZZ m m y DoGalead2 Configuring anvExternal Display in Windows 7 Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel 7 More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA l Panel tab Se 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel To access the Ge 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the Force control panel menu if you are in Control Panel Home from the desktop right ES click the desktop then eo ES ate DI Centra Panel Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons aep Grape coun b Indexing Options Media 5 Internet Options Location and Other Mouse Sensors P Notification Area Icons NVIDIA Control Panel Performance Information Z and Tools gt Paste shortcut pe Keyboard Graphics Properties Network and Sharing Graphics Options Center f l tl NVIDIA Control Panel New Par
52. restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session ee SS A Exit Menu 5 15 BIOS Utilities E E E SES a a a Do Sntoalil from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview y This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out coon 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 cans service representative e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver Batre ee any e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if this will VOID your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Upgrading the Optical Device Model A B e Upgrading the Optical Device Model C e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s e Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model C e Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model A B Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it S Downloaded from LpManual com Ma
53. select the syn chronization between the disks to be Continu ous automatic or On Request manually RAID Setup Intel Matrix 1 As the computer starts up press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu Nn NU O Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume gt Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit OISK VOLUME INFORMATION J RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Devices Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 TOSHIBA MK2565GS XO7ST1MYT 232 8GB 2 TOSHIBA MK2565GS XO7STINOT 232 8GB 2 Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter 3 Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 4 Specify use the up and down arrow keys the RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 or Recovery see l and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field Down 4eSetting Up SATARAID or AHCI Mode Modules 5 Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use see sidebar for Recovery Level 2 6 Press Enter and select if applicable the Strip Size best set to default 7 Press Enter and select the Capacity size best set to default Recovery Level 8 Press Enter to select Create Volume Oe p E h d fi h b y When selecting disks for 9 ress Enter to create the volume and confirm the selection by pressing the Recovery RAID level 10 This will now return to the main menu you will need to use the Tab key to select a Mas ter disk and the Sp
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55. 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 E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Battery Information 3 13 Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode 8 DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other SSS ee SSS ee nvs Battery nformation 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 E x Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use j On battery FF Piugged in O Dim the display Never Figure 3 Power Plan Create K Tum off the aispiay Never W Purthe computer to steep Never Adjust plan brightness bd Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Battery Information 3 15 Power Management 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change p
56. to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5 mm The primary hard disk bay is accessible from the bottom of your com puter as seen below Note that only Model A B is pictured however the procedure for removing the primary hard disk from Model D is identical Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s on page 6 6 Model C Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location Model C D computers feature a primary and secondary hard disk bay you may have a second hard disk installed as part of a RAID See Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model C on page 6 11 2ntodeHard iDisk Drive Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Optical Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de vice will depend on the model you purchased see Storage on page D 4 The optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 13 Loading Discs To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video
57. 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 WLAN Fingerprint and Combination Bluetooth amp WLAN modules you should also install the THX Stu dio Pro Audio and Intel Rapid Storage Technology drivers as instructed in Chap ter 7 are provided in Modules on page 7 1 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Drivers amp Utilities N Z ANS Driver Installation amp Power When installing driv ers make sure your computer is powered AE ECET G connected to a work ing power source Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the instal lation procedure and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the sys tem to shut down and cause system problems note that there is no safety issue involved here and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 7 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual this order which is the same as that listed in the disc and click Install Drivers button or Option Driv Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install you ers button to access the Optional driver menu should note down the d
58. to reinstall SATA Mode Advanced Menu the Windows 7 OS You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in IDE native compati ble AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface or RAID Redundant Array of In dependent disks modes from this menu The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar See Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode on page 7 2 for details Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA Mode to RAID or AHCI IRST Driver Installation on page7 9 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities 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 Logo Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup 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 Dondi Advar 1ced Men Manuals BIOS Utilities Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc A Security Security Men
59. using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted DoSnv4ePower Saving States Power Management 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 a 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
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61. 0 7 41 Windows Mobility Center eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 43 Intel Wireless Display Application oe 7 44 Intel WiDi Application Installation 00 7 45 Intel Wireless Music Driver Installation 0 7 45 Intel WiDi Application Configuration 7 46 Fingerprint Reader Module cece eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 7 49 Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 7 50 AuthenTec TrueSuite Application eee 7 51 Bluetooth Module 0 eee eee ees ceeeeseeeeeeesseeeeeeeees 7 61 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Information 0 0 0 eee ceeeeeeseeseeeeees 7 62 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Version 1 Installation oo cece ceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaees 7 63 3rd Party Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Settings 7 64 3rd Party Bluetooth Networking Setup 0 0 7 67 3rd Party Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Configuration 5 cis iis de canjaiticsacdonsevistberipaceniebentedeaesene Ons 7 68 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 7 71 Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 7 72 THX TruStudio Pro Audio oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 76 THX TruStudio AP Installation oseese 7 76 THX TruStudio Pro Activation sssssseeeseeeseeesseeereeesee 7 77 THX TruStudio Pro Application eee ee eeeeeees 7 77 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 0 0 7 80 Intel Smart Response Technology cece eee 7 81 Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology
62. 3 Click 5 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes high speed data trans 4 Click Next gt Next fer 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next ie 6 Click Next gt Finish TO onian nign Spaad 7 S f fi don instract data transfer make sure See over for configuration instructions that both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules are Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 Intel powered on Centrino Advanced 6235 WLAN amp Bluetooth combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Instal lation on page 7 71 Do not use the Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo settings infor Check your Bluetooth compatible device s doc umentation to confirm it mation outlined from page 7 64 to page 7 70 See also Intel WLAN amp supports high speed data Bluetooth V3 0 HS Combo Modules on page 8 20 transfer ee aa ae ee ees ee a eee a ae Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 71 Modules Add a Device Click Start and click Con trol Panel and then click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound Click Add a device to search for any available Bluetooth devices Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 For Intel and 3rd Party Driver Version 2 Bluetooth V4 0 modules only Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it 1 Turn your Bluetooth device e g PDA mobile phone etc on 2 Make the
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64. 95 Phone Memory B Downloads SE Recent Places F libraries B Documents a Music Files Exchange Pictures Send File B Videos With this service you can send a file to your device with just a few simple steps Please press the Send button to start Browse Remote Folder 1 Computer With this service you can browse a folder on your device and Local Disk C perform all typical file operations such us copy paste with an C amp Loca i explorer ike interface Please press the Browse button to start No preview c DDRIVE D available lt 4 DVD RW Drive E E Audio amp Video Figure 7 _ 45 wee RC FLASH F Play Music 7 W You can play music from this device using your computer s audio Comed Bluetooth Device amp hima playback devices Please consult your device user s manual for o how to initiate audio playback Opt ions Networking Access the Internet via a Dial Up Connection 2 With this service you can connect to the Internet using your mobile phone Please press the Install button to start Access an External Network via a Bluetooth Gateway With this service you can connect an external network using your device Please press the Connect button to start Make a Peer to Peer Network Connection With this service you can make a network connection between g W995 Phone Memory 4 Click the appropriate button to connect to the device Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluet
65. C 2 Built I k One eSATA Port SATA Powered USB One Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h SATA unt n Speakers 3 0 Comb Serial Hard Disk 1 Built In Sub Woofer 0 Combo THX TruStudio Pro One Mini IEEE1394a Port Models A amp B 7 1CH Audio output supported by One Display Port 1 1a 2nd HDD Caddy with SATA Inteface headphone microphone S PDIF amp Line One DVI I Single Link Out Port Factory Option for Models A amp B In Jack One 1 4a HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface Port with HDCP Up to Two Factory Option Changeable Full Size Winkey Keyboard with Numeric One Headphone Speaker Out Jack 2 5 9 5mm h SATA Serial Hard Disks Keypad and W A S D Game Key One S PDIF Out Jack with RAID Level 0 1 Support Markings One Line In Jack l l Built In TouchPad with Multi Gesture One RJ 45 LAN Jack One mSATA Solid State Drive SSD with Functionality One DC In Jack a Saas Two Mini Card Slots One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Slot 1 for WLAN or WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo Half Mini Card Module with PCle and USB Interface Slot 2 for mSATA SSD Full Size Mini Card Module with SATA Interface DoDnlea4e Specific ationSn Manuals Embedded Multi In 1 Push Push Card Reader MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN Intel Centrino Ultimat
66. 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals A Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows Click the Volume icon on the notification area to check the set ting Peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical Device 2 3 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please SE e follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually em CPN Kemel Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc push the end of a e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints straightened paper clip into the emergency eject Do not write on the surface with a pen Toe eevee aeeee gt Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc cle Ney TS Sieve e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas suse sole ee SE Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD ak ean eee e Do not bend the CD or DVD EOE e Do not d
67. DoMfloaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your papers are handy On CN NO NAYS A Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals XIII Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and
68. Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Optical Device 2 5 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio P Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Push Push Card Reader The card reader fea tures a push in push out card insertion and ejection mechanism Simply push the card to insert and eject it how ever Ms Duo cards re quire an adapter Figure 2 4 Left View 1 Card Reader Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and 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 Card Reader on page 4 7 e MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC e MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Models A amp B Donno bcMuhkizinnCard Reader Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 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 icon in the notifi cation area control panel right click the notification area icon fj to bring up an au THE ceuee Moluiie Evel A set using the volume co
69. 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 For more details on any of the gestures see the help in the lower part of the right menu window Figure 2 10 Mouse Properties Device Settings Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 13 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Figure 2 11 Scrolling Gesture Figure 2 12 Zooming Gesture Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically Place two fingers slightly separated on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion D Zooming The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Do2ntoali4i TouchPadand Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects e g photos in 90 degree increments E 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
70. Help Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 11 Modules Table 7 2 RAID Level Verification amp Repair Status RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level RAID Verif Veri Repair Level eriy aliy amp litaea RAID 0 Bad blocks are identified N A Bad blocks are reassigned Bad blocks are identified If the data on the mirrored drive does not RAID 1 Data on the mirrored drive is compared to match the data on the source drive the data on the source drive data on the mirrored drive is overwritten by the data on the source Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes If a master or recovery drive fails you will need to add a new identical drive and re build the recovery volume to the drive You can also revert the master drive to the state of the previous volume update For details on how to do this see the help file Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help on page 7 11 See over for details on how to verify and repair RAID volume data Verification will identify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume Do ntoali2i Intel Rapid Storageakechnology Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data 1 2 3 4 5 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Before verifying the volume data you will need
71. Icon in Notification Area Manage 3D settings This page allows you to preview changes you make to the image and rendering settings These will be yo Set PhysX configuration hardware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or OpenGL Video Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings Performance Preview a ree xem me Oo SS eee een Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Optimus Customization Options C 15 d Display GPU Activity Icon Click to enable Dis play GPU Activity Icon in the Notifica tion Area to quickly access the GPU Activ ity monitor from the taskbar NVIDIA TEF Figure C 11 NVIDIA Control Panel View Video Driver Controls a iGPU or dGPU Note the NVIDIA con trol panel refers to High performance NVIDIA processor which is the discrete GPU and Integrated graphics which is the integrated GPU Figure C 12 Context Menu with Run with graphics processor Close the NVIDIA Control Panel Find the executable file icon of the application you want to run Right click the icon and select Run with graphics menu processor from the context Select either High performance NVIDIA processor dGPU or Integrated graphics iGPU to run the program with the selected GPU Ors gt Computer gt Local Disk C Program Files Internet Explorer gt 4 Search Inter et Expl
72. RAM 6 19 Upgrading The Computer SSS A Donia from LpManual com Manuals Modules Chapter 7 Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode e PC Camera Module e Wireless LAN Module e Intel Wireless Display Application e Fingerprint Reader Module e Bluetooth Module e THX TruStudio Pro Audio e Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver ESS SSS SSS SS SS Se Ta Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Overview 7 1 Modules RAID Hard Disks All hard disks in a RAID should be identical the same size and brand in order to prevent unex pected system behavior SATA Mode Selection The SATA mode selec tion should be made be fore installing your operating system DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to re install your operating system Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and performanc
73. SH G2 Format 1 92 GB 1 92 GB FAT32 Shrinkvoume D Shrink Volume Online Healthy Active Primary Partitid Mirror Delete Volume 2 47 GB CDFS Healthy Primary Partition Properties Unallocated Il Primary partition Help Do n86i Intel Rapid Start Fechnology Driver Modules 4 Enter the figure which should be equal to amount of system memory RAM in your computer in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB i a Figure 7 59 Total size before shrink in MB 10924 Shrink Volume Size of available shrink space in MB 7802 Size C Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB 4096 Total size after shrink in MB 6828 i You cannot shrink a volume beyond the point where any unmovable files are located l See the defrag event in the Application log for detailed information about the operation when it has completed See Shrink a Basic Volume in Disk Management help for more information __ Shrink Cancel _ fC 5 Click Shrink any unallocated file space may be formatted for storage use P Memory Size Amount of Space to Shrink The figure entered in the Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB field above should be equal to the amount of system memory in your computer In the example above the system memory is 4GB 1024MB 4 4096GB If you are unsure of your total system memory RAM then go to System control panel System and Security and check Inst
74. Sections Color Swatches ma BB B a Figure 1 5 Keyboard Backlight Application Dotmch2 Keyboard LED Models A amp C Quick Start Guide Effects Buttons amp Help Models A amp C LED Effects Buttons Random Color Up Down Wave Dancing Effect Breathing All Colors Tempo Beat Cycle Colors as Selected in RGB Custom Mode Display amp Configure peasmind Keyboard Sections amp Colors DEBE E lllumination Keys Note that the keyboard illumi nation increase decrease keys may be used to config ure the keyboard LED in Cus tom Mode only Table 1 4 LED Effects Buttons amp Help Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Keyboard LED Models A amp C 1 13 D Quick Start Guide A Other Keyboards Keyboard Model B 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 If your keyboard is dam Table 1 5 on page I 15 for full function key combination details aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work ScrLk Keys 7 8 9 Home t Pup a 5 6 GTM ltd Tike VE amp stoter Numerical Keypad Vie Sr UM Ge Tee oa pho ft iR 3 a
75. Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windows 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is powered on 4 Go the 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 4 Network adapters 2 xy Atheros ARSOO7EG Wireless Network Adapter mY Bluetooth Device Personal Area Network a amp Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI Bluetooth Peripheral Devices EY Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI E Fast Ethernet Controller You will need to repeat the procedure a pat listed here for all Bluetooth Peripher fm Bluetooth Peripheral Device fy PCI FLASH Memory al Devices listed under Other Devices B Processors i e until there are no more Bluetooth Sound video and game controllers Peripheral Devices listed under this lt gt Storage controllers menu heading SM Suctem devicec Figure 8 1 Device Manager Do8ninali6i Bluetooth Connection Problems 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 a e io __ Update Driver Software Bluetooth Penpherel Device L Up
76. a22 HHDM Audio Gonfiguration Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port BEFORE attempt ing to play audio video sources through the device To play audio sources through your external display s TV or LCD speakers you will need to go to the audio configuration control panel on the display and configure the audio input accordingly see your display device manual HDMI Video Configuration 1 2 3 4 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 7 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 THX TruStudio Pro amp HDMI 1 2 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals HDMI Audio Configuration C 23 When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out port the THX TruStudio Pro controls will be disabled A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select another audio device now Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external HDMI display a Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc from any attached DVD de vice you will need to consult the applica tion s docu
77. ace MAIN MENU J key to select a Recov 4 Recovery Volume Options ery disk E Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit Y t th a J DISK VOLUME INFORMATION J OU etn SENSE UMS SAN LS chronization between q l Re the disks to be Continu lt ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 MyRAID Recovery Cont N A 232 9GB Yes ous automatic or On Request manually Physical Devices Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 TOSHIBA MK2565GS XO7STIMYT 232 8GB 2 TOSHIBA MK2565GS X0O7ST1NOT 232 8GB Figure 7 2 RAID Created 11 Select 6 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu _ _ _ gt gt E _ __ _ EE_ E gt SESS S Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 7 Modules 12 Make sure the Windows 7 OS DVD is in the DVD drive and as the computer 2 starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 7 OS DVD you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD Win7 pre SP1 amp 13 Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Advanced Format Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS see Disks in a RAID sidebar 14 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual N hat if in eee disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 make sure you install the Intel Rapi
78. all Webcam Driver gt Yes Click Finish to restart the computer OR Click Next gt Finish Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the hard ware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination or Control Center but ton to turn it on again Downi PG Camera Modules Modules 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 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound Click Recording tab Right click Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 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 Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it 11 To obtain the best sound recording quality enable Noise Supression in the Realtek HD Audio Manager control panel see Setup for Audio Recording on page 2 8 PoON gt Oo o w Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals PC Camera Module 7 17 Modules F
79. alled memory RAM The memory size will be dis played in GB so convert by multiplying the GB figure by 1024 to get the total in MB e g 8GB 8192MB Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 87 Modules 6 Click the Start menu and type CMD in the search box 7 lek CMD from the touna list indows Version 6 1 7601 gt 20i Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Figure 7 60 Search for CMD Prompt 0 Type DISKPART 9 Atthe DISKPART command type list disk pt version 6 1 7681 99 2008 Microsoft Corporation Figure 7 61 Diskpart List Disk 8 8 B Online 18 GB 4897 MB 67 MB B B Online 19 Do nB8i Intel Rapid Start Fechnology Driver Modules 10 Type select disk is disk number where you want to create the store partition so refer to the results obtained from list disk for exact disk number 11 The message Disk is now the selected disk will appear fi Administrator C Windowsisystem32 CMD exe DISKPART ee rec iC Users P17 gt DISKPART gt M soft DiskPart version 6 1 7681 n E Figure 7 62 A e ae Microsoft Corporation Diskpart Select ISKPART gt list disk Disk Status Online Online Disk 2 Online 1967 MB 4B 1 ISKPART gt select disk 1 Disk 1 is now the selected disk i 12 Type create partition primary 13 A DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition m
80. als Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow 7 er button on the front panel Forced Off If the system hangs When the computer is on you can use the power button as 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 You can use the OS s or system problems Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the sys tem into Stand by or Hi Switch user Default Program Log off Lock bernate mode see your OS s documentation or Restart am Configuring the Pow Sleep er Buttons on page 3 Help and Suppo Shut down gt Hibernate 8 for details Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management A Resuming Operation See Table3 1 on page 3 9 for informa tion on how to
81. ams gt Intel Corporation gt Intel R Wireless Display gt Intel R Wireless Display or double click the icon FA on the desktop 2 Click I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatible adapters or you can click the Scan for available adapters button to enable Intel My WiFi Technology Connected adapter s 4 Figure 7 a 27 Be Status No adapter connected l n tel Intel WiDi Scan inte Detected adapters Type Name Signal Intel My WiFi Technology is disabled Please enable Intel My WiFi Technology by clicking Scan for available adapters Help me troubleshoot this Do ntAGi Intel Wireless Display Application Modules 4 Click to select any detected adapters and click Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the code for the video adapter and click Continue Connected adapter Enter security code That i the frst bone you re connecting t gt POA A H P j Satini ib ndighleecanses in fs ja Ss ph dae us ioe Detected adapters Figure 7 28 Intel WiDi Connect amp Enter Security Code Type Name 1D Medel Signal POR mS beer M ee aR A iraan on adapter you reve previously comerted ts Seon len mainte scares E elton oo etapa you te proumet cman Downloa
82. an external display as the default display device The PC Camera application software needs to be run while the default notebook LCD is the selected display device After a camera picture is obtained on the default notebook LCD you may then use the Fn F7 to toggle through the display modes give the screen time to refresh If you have selected an external display as your display device do not run the PC Camera software application until you have switched back to the notebook LCD A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported f you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed The Bluetooth module is off after resuming from Sleep 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No sound can be heard You have not configured the HDMI audio output See HDMI Audio Configuration
83. anel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware n eed Overview E Scrolling Devices Pinch Zoom Rotating W Pointing E Buttons E Tapping E Application Gestures Synaptics This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device Isettings Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable F features These include singlefinger pointing and scroliing options plus multifinger gestures to manipulate documents objects and applications E C Remove tray icon from taskbar Using the Properties Window Static tray icon in taskbar f Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of descriptions and settings for that feature Some features have several pages of settings Animated tray icon in taskbar E g Click on the plus sign next to a feature to see all its related pages The settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree Information about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear lhere in this information box You can use the scroll bar to view the P Show Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item Select the gesture Pinch Zoom Rotating Three
84. ange Settings for the Bluetooth Device 1 Click the notification area icon and select Show Bluetooth Devices We 2 Right click on the device you want to change and click Properties to 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 notification area icon and select Open Settings 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this aa computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it the Search Help box and 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect select an item from the re check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a turned search results to Bluetooth device wants to connect get more information at iscovery Flatow Btuetooth devices to find this computer To protect your privacy select this check hew only when you want a Bluetooth device to find this computer Connecins Figure 7 51 Yl Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer Igu e Alert me when a new Bluctocth device wants to connect B l uetooth Setti ngs F Show the Bluetooth icon in the gotification ares Opt io ns Restore Defaults Ce Cee ae e O aa ae er
85. as ee ae ee ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 75 Modules THX TruStudio amp Speaker Configuration Note that THX TruStu dio Pro will be dis abled when you are connecting to an exter nal display through an HDMI connection THX TruStudio Pro Audio Install the THX TruStudio AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games music and movies THX TruStudio AP Installation 1 SAAS ah Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 6 Install THX TruStudio AP gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next Click Yes to accept the license Click Next Click Full Installation button Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer Do nbal6i THX TruStudio ProAudio Modules THX TruStudio Pro Activation On the first run of THX TruStudio Pro you will need to activate the application l a THX Audio amp HDMI 1 To activate the application you will need to be connected to the internet 2 Double click the THX Activate icon Mas on the desktop and click the Activate Note that the THX audio button act effects do not apply to 3 The program will connect to the internet to verify the activation key audio generated 4 Click Finish to complete the application activation through an HDMI con 5 Restart the computer after the process is comp
86. ate Driver Scttnvare luetocth Peripheral Device How do you want to search for driver software Browse for driver software on your computer Search for drover software in thus location 7 Jrclude subloiders Browse Thn int mli show installed dirver solheeer compativir wth the devar sd all drwver software im the seme category as the device Figure 8 2 Browse my computer Let me pick from 9 Select Bluetooth Radios from the list E I 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 tg Batteries In Bluetooth Radios A Camm Figure 8 3 Select Bluetooth Radios Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 17 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 G Il Update Driver Software Bluetooth Peripheral Device Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then
87. ation on page 7 71 SSS SSS SSE _mAB 7 2h a ee eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 61 Modules Bluetooth In Device Manager For Driver Version 2 Bluetooth V4 0 Note that although the Blue tooth device will appear in the Device Manager in Win dows it will not be able to be accessed by the Windows software until you have in stalled the WLAN amp Blue tooth combo driver version 2 see 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Information There are two different drivers provided for 3rd party WLAN amp Bluetooth combo modules for this computer Driver Version 1 for WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo V3 0 requires the Blue tooth driver to be installed separately see overleaf Driver Version 2 for WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo V4 0 will install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers at the same time and therefore it is not necessary to install the Bluetooth driver separately from the WLAN driver which should have already been installed a warning message will appear if you attempt to install the Bluetooth driver Use the 3rd Party Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Settings on page 7 64 to configure the Bluetooth settings for Driver Version 1 Bluetooth V3 0 Use the Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation on page 7 71 to config ure the Bluetooth settings for Driver Version 2 Bluetooth V4 0 The appropriate driver for your system will be installed from th
88. ays Duplicate these displays This is currently your main display Advanced settings Figure C 6 Connect to a projector or press the A key and tap P Screen Resolution Make text and other items larger or smaller Multiple Displays Win 7 What display settings should I choose 0K Cancel DoGaleadO Configuring anvExternal Display in Windows 7 Video Driver Controls 5 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu eeo Figure C 7 T anme Screen Resolution Resolution i Multiple Display Orientation Landeespe T Options Multiple display Duplicate these displays Dupheate these displays Win 7 This is currenth you Extend these displays Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 Connect to a projes Show desktop only on 2 Make text and other items Tatgere What display settings should I choose tov canes Appl e Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on Cc 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 D SS aaa SS SSS SEE SS Se L Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 C 11 Video Driver Controls Figure C 8 a P Display Configuration Selection Win 7 Using the Windows Logo Key s P Key Combination to Switch Displays You can also use the a P key combination to
89. be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below Click the taskbar volume indicator g when an 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel HDMI device is select A Volume Indicator 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab ed and you will note that 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some the icon at the top of the cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button volume level indicator 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf has changed Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers 2 Realtek High Definition Audi Read lt p Realtek Digital Output 2 Realtek High Definition Audi SyncMaster Intel R Display D fault Device Figure C 17 Sound HDMI Device set Default Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals HDMI Audio Configuration C 21 Video Driver Controls 5 Double click the connected HDMI device or right click and select Properties to adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the control panel see notes overleaf Figure C 18 HDMI Device Properties Ca as 7 c ag SyrcMaster
90. button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable into a power saving the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 6 Make sure you have mode enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN The modules are off Check the appropriate LED indicator to see if the modules are on or off see Bluetooth PC Camera Table 1 5 on page 1 15 If the LED indicator is not illuminated then press the appropriate modules cannot be function key combination in order to enable the modules detected The Wireless LAN The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver Bluetooth PC Camera for the appropriate module see the instructions in Chapter 7 Modules for the appropriate modules cannot be module configured Do8niali0i Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Problem When a DVD is played in Windows Media Player Media Center the audio track in other languages commentaries etc is not clear if connected to the S PDIF Out Jack Possible Cause Solution This is an issue with Windows Media Player Media Center and audio output through the S PDIF Out Jack We recommend that you use the Power DVD application to play DVDs Nothing appears on the screen when the PC Camera software is run You have selected
91. ccaneiasctaccaestsattanaceaeunesatesssents 5 9 OVERVIEW svedescsacdshedasdleveasstedsiaxeste tevsiesedeandiedevayeaicoevaetaieits 7 1 Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu 5 9 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode ccccceeee 7 2 SATA Mode Advanced Menu ccccccscceeseeseeeeees 5 9 AHCI Mode wocceeceecceecescescsscescescesccsssscssccsscsesestaseseeenens 7 2 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals XIX Preface RAID oes ee aceite 7 2 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application 7 2 SATA RAID Setup Procedure BIOS 0 0 eee 7 5 RAID Setup Intel Matrix 0 cceceeeeseeeceeneceeeeeneeeeeee 7 6 Intel Rapid Storage Technology s sssseeseseeereeeereseereeees 7 9 IRST Driver Installation oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 9 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair 7 12 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes oo cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeaees 7 12 PC Camera Module ssisessseisiinsni sinsir 7 15 PC Camera Driver Installation 0 0 eee 7 16 PC Camera Audio Setup o 0 eee ec eceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenees 7 17 Wireless LAN Module oe ceeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeees 7 23 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation 0 0 00 7 24 Intel Wi Fi Link Series Driver Installation 7 25 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 7 26 Intel My WiFi Configuration 00 eee 7 29 Intel WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo Module High Speed Data Transfer Configuration 00 00 000
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93. cessors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications A a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 on the top left of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on 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 Do ntoaded henPower Sour CeSu
94. ck Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer MEI Driver 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 3 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer After installing the audio driver the system will not re turn to the Drivers Installer screen To install any of the optional drivers eject the Device Drivers amp Utili ties User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or dou ble click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers button to access the optional driver menu Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities It is recommended that you install the THX Tru Stu dio Pro Audio application see THX TruStudio AP Installation on page 7 76 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver see IRST Driver Installation on page 7 9 required for AHCI amp RAID mode a Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc all up dates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are connected to the internet 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Windows Update System and Security Security Click Check for updates button T
95. click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Manufacturer a Microlink Model Eil Windows Mobile baggg device support Make sure you select lt De a Microsoft Corporation D Merosot Rate cae Microsoft Corporation El This driver is digitally signed Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important Cites cance Figure amp 4 Select Device Driver 13 Click Next gt Yes and the driver will install 14 Click Close to complete the installation Do8ninali amp i Bluetooth Connection Problems 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 m Sy Device Manager File Action View Help esim O Boe Fes a RDOL PC pe Batteries 4 8 Bluetooth Radios Generic Bluetooth Radio reroror Baeto 8 Windows Mobile based device support wa Disk drives SX Display adapters b 4 amp 3 DVD CD ROM drives OF Human Interface Devices Gq IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 2 Imaging devices amp Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices 4 Modems E Monitors ry Network adapters lla Other devices BD Portable Devices YF Ports COM amp LPT BD Processors x Sound video and game controllers J System devices gt Universal Serial Bus
96. computer and copy the driver to a USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or external floppy disk drive and floppy diskette as it is required as part of the Windows 7 system installation process 1 Go to the operable computer and insert a USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or external USB floppy disk drive and floppy diskette 2 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive of the operable computer 3 Copy the f6flpy xx folder from the location below D denotes your DVD drive on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc to the USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or floppy diskette For Windows 7 32bit D Option 00RAID f6flpy x86 e For Windows 7 64bit D Option 00RAID f6flpy x64 ee A Downloadednstalling Windows 7i pre Service Pack 1 for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Troubleshooting 4 Press akey at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 7 disc make sure the DVD device is set at the top of the Boot Sequence in the BIOS see Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu on page 5 14 Click Install Now Make sure your USB Flash drive external USB hard disk or external USB floppy disk drive and floppy diskette is attached to one of the USB ports on the computer Click I accept the license terms tickbox and click Next Click Custom advanced Click to select Load Driver when the Where do you want to install Windows
97. d stalling a Windows 7 OS pre Service Pack 1 Storage Technology driver see IRST Driver Installation on page 7 9 and you are using Ad vanced format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size you will need to install a driver from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc at OS installation see page 8 21 Do n amp eSetting Up SATAiRAID or AHCI Mode Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order to support your RAID system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 9 IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 8 Install IRST Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer you will need to restart the system again after the computer has rebooted Sop at See the following pages for more information if you have set your hard disks up in a RAID configuration Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 9 Modules Figure 7 3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Status Downi InteL Intel Rapid Storage Tech
98. d Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be 3 purchased at any computer store DoAnipa4ednterface Ports dacks Interface Ports amp Jacks Item Description USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be USB 3 0 Port plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system Z off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power 3 0 supply which comes with the device Powered USB 3 0 Port A The USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black USB 3 0 will lt i 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 does not support wake on USB and is not operational under DOS Note The powered USB 3 0 port see Figure 1 9 on page 1 19 may be toggled on off by means of the Fn Power Button key combination When the powered USB port is on it will supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged
99. d Internet Network and Sharing Center Search Control Pane Control Panel H daa a aa View your basic network information and set up connections Manage wireless networks L A 3 o RD1A1 PC Unidentified network Internet See full map Figure 7 13 Network and Change advanced sharing This computer Shari ng Center ae View your active networks Connect or disconnect Click Change a Unidentified network Access type No network access adapter settings A Connections Wireless Network Connection 4 WEEE RDLAL PC 11940 Change your networking settings Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPIN network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options See also Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings HomeGroup Intel My WiFi Technology Intel PROSet Wireless Tools Internet Options Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information Windows Firewall Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 31 Modules 6 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties j Sox J A E lt Networkand Netware Connections Fi gure 7 4 Organize Disable this network device Rename t
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101. d fingerprint logon information for all users of this computer turn off biometrics Control Panel Windows Hardware amp Sound Biometrics on 7 Allow users to log on to Windows using their fingerprints n Biometrics off a Turning off any of these settings will delete saved fingerprint logon information i Turning off biometrics also deletes fingerprint records for all users W Save Changes Cancel When Biometrics is on and Allow users to log on to Windows using their finger prints is enabled simple swipe you finger across the reader to log on to Windows Don Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Website Log On Use a fingerprint swipe to log on to websites to help you avoid having to remember user names and passwords across multiple websites browsers supported are Internet Explorer Firefox and Chrome Registering a Website 1 Use your web browser to navigate to the website required 2 Enter your user name and password and sign in to the website 3 An AuthenTec TrueStudio dialog box will pop up 4 Click Save Password to register the website P AuthenTec TrueSuite www google com Figure 7 34 Save Password 5 The website will now be registered and your log on and password information will be bolometrically stored and you will be prompted to swipe a finger to log on to the website in future al Figure 7 35 Log On to Website AuthenTec TrueSuite ww
102. ded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Wireless Display Application 7 47 Modules 7 You will then be prompted to enter a name for the video adapter and click Continue 8 Click Finished to complete the setup Test Audio Adapter Rename adapter To verify a successful audio connection for In tel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test Emer a smpe name that best describes you adapter You can select Play Sample to play an au dio test sample from your adapter to the con nected speaker set Connected adapter PDA Adapter jE ee a Pan ktore Area Detected adapters Te Nene D uoa Sgral Ni eddtons adapters detected Figure 7 29 Intel WiDi Connected rescates on aaco you heve prevcutly connectes to Do nw48i Intel Wireless Display Application Modules Fingerprint Reader Module The fingerprint reader Protector Suite Software provides a high level of security we JAS for your computer Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and Password Warning have a Windows password enabled for full security protection A further level of se Jy es E E curity and control is provided in the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 11 any of the security mod ules NEVER forget your The fingerprint reader and Protector Suite Software allow you to password e Access or Lock your computer The consequences of
103. der Display Profiles Select the profile from the pull down menu and click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Display Profiles i i X i Figure C 5 Graphics and Media Clone Displays Brighter g Control Panel Intel G amp M Profiles Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Advanced Mode Create a New Profile Display p CULE Clone Displays Brighted General Settings 014 Cancel Multiple Displays Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Attaching Other Displays C 9 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 Ze Function Key Combination 1 Attach your external display to the DVI Out Port HDMI Out port or DisplayPort and turn it on 2 Goto the Screen resolution control panel see page 7 24 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 Only e Notebook External Display colle All Control Panelitems Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display sa Display 12 Multiple Monitors Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Note that HDMI sup ports video and audio signals Resolution 1024768 Orientation Landscape A Multiple displ
104. device discoverable to do this check your device documentation To Turn the Bluetooth Module On 1 Press the Fn F12 key combination to power on the Bluetooth module 2 A Bluetooth icon J will appear in the notification area 3 You can then do any of the following to access the Bluetooth Devices control Bluetooth Module amp panel Resuming From Sleep Double click the notification area icon J to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Mode Mas Pane l e Click Right click the notification area icon and choose an option from the menu The Bluetooth module s de fault state will be off after Add a Device resuming from the Sleep Allow a Device to Connect power saving state Use Show Bluetooth Devices the key combination Fn gt Send a File F12 to power on the Blue tooth module after the com puter resumes from Sleep Receive a File Join a Personal Area Network Open Settings Figure 7 47 Add a device Remove Icon Bluetooth Devices amp 7 14 2009 Click Icon Menu Right Click Notification Area Icon DoWntoafldi Bluetooth Mod wleruals Modules To Add a Bluetooth Device 1 Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel and click Add a device We 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer i Ea_ O Pairing Options QJ I Adda device If a device has been pre viously connected then Select a device to add to this computer the pairing option menu Windows will
105. device has been plugged in 7 Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in J Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in re j eM fi d A U Note Side Speaker Out is required for 7 1 Surround only Do2ntoalii Audio Featuresvianuals Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 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 much the same way as a two button mouse If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure A Mouse Driver your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details E a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 11 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see TouchPad on page 4 7 you 2 can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows or by double TouchPad Scrolling clicking the TouchPad driver icon M in the notification area You may then config ure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options This computer model se Saas to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com ries may feature different TouchPad versions These TouchPad
106. e AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your hard disk s in AHCI mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 7 9 RAID To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 0 Mirroring RAID 1 or Recovery modes see Table 7 1 on page 7 3 you will require at least two identical see sidebar hard disks Note that if you are using Advanced format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size and you are installing a Windows 7 release pre Service Pack 1 you will need to install a driver from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc at OS installation see page 8 21 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your hard disk s in RAID mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technolo gy on page 7 9 Do npeSetting Up SATAJRAID or AHCI Mode Modules RAID Level Description Table 7 1 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 RAID Levels RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains
107. e N 6300 3 3 802 11 a g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Module Factory Option Intel Centrino Advanced N 6235 2 2 802 11 a g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth V4 0 HS Combo Module Facto ry Option Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 2 2 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth V4 0 HS Combo Module Facto ry Option 802 11b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth V3 0 HS Combo Module Factory Option 802 11b g n Half Mini Card PCle WLAN Bluetooth V4 0 HS Combo Module Factory Option 2 0M Pixel FHD PC Video Camera Module Factory Option Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Fingerprint Reader Module Factory Option Painted Style Models A amp B Al Alloy Plate Model C Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Specifications Removable 8 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 76 96WH Model A Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 9 47A 180 Watts Model B Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 6 3A 120 Watts Model C Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 11 57A 220 Watts Temperature Operating Non Operating 5 C 35 C 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 Non Operating 10 80 90 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Specifications D 5 Specifications Models A amp B 376mm w
108. e Option Drivers menu in the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc Do nw421 Bluetooth Mod wleruals Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Version 1 Installation Note this driver is required for the 3rd Party combo Bluetooth and WLAN module a version I Bluetooth V3 0 only High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer 1 Before installing the driver make sure the Bluetooth module is powered eee i on use Fn F12 key combination then insert the Device Drivers amp Utili L a ties User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive If a Found New Hard module supports high ware window appears click Cancel in all windows that appear and then speed data transfer How proceed to install the driver as below evor to achiava guch transfer speeds both de 2 Click Option Drivers button vices must support 3 Click 5 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes high speed data trans 4 Choose the language you prefer and click OK fer 5 Click Next oe 6 Click the button to accept the license and click Next Te obtain gh epee data transfer make sure 7 Click Next gt select if you want to create an icon to appear on the desktop that both the WLAN and Next gt Install Bluetooth modules are 8 Click Finish powered on 9 The My Bluetooth icon J will appear on the desktop and the Bluetooth item will be installed in the Programs All Programs menu 10 See 3rd Party Bluetooth Networking Setup on page 7 67 for info
109. e Protect sensitive files this could be serious If e Display and file your favorite web pages you cannot remember e Fill in frequently used dialogs YOU DE SEEN YOL ae must contact your ven e Run your favorite applications dor and you may lose all of the information on If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to your hard disk 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 fingerprint tutorial see Figure 7 30 on page 7 51 SSS SSE eS SE SS ee eae eae Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Fingerprint Reader Module 7 49 Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 SS aa eS Sf Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers Click 4 Install Fingerprint Driver gt Yes Click Next Click the button to accept the license and click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite Don Fingerprint Reader Module Modules AuthenTec TrueSuite Application The AuthenTec TrueSuite application is used in conjunction with your fingerprint reader to enroll fingerprints and manage settings etc User Enrollment
110. e adapter for full details Intel WiDi also incorporates Intel Wireless Music which allows you to wire lessly stream audio from your computer to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter purchased separately Do nt 44 Intel WirelessDisplay Application Modules Intel WiDi Application Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install WiDi AP gt Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Finish Intel Wireless Music Driver Installation If you wish to use your system to stream wireless audio to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter you will need to install the Intel R Wireless Music Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Browse and browse to the driver location X denotes your DVD drive X Options O2WLAN Intel W Music autorun exe 3 Click Next 4 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 5 Click Finish 6 Follow the procedure overleaf to setup WiDi or Wireless Music _ _ _ _ gt gt E gt E_ gt gt a EEYE__ _ _ _ SSS_ a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Wireless Display Application 7 45 Modules Intel WiDi Application Configuration 1 Click Start gt All Progr
111. e driver installation procedure click Continue Al low and follow the installation procedure as directed 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 in stallation 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 or Option Driv ers button to access the Optional driver menu a Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chap ter and in Chapter 7 Options amp Modules are accu rate at the time of going to press Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision so the exact procedure for certain drivers may differ slight ly As a general guide follow the default on screen in
112. eae Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Set up and restore the Pre vious Values with lt F2 gt or Optimized De faults with lt F3 gt The Setup Utility The Aptio 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 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear To see the boot options press F7 Donroe dhen utili anuals BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Along the a top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings When you select a heading a Setup Menus new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang es to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will indicate the configura
113. el 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 Xl 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 Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on
114. el C battery may be levered up at point Lift the battery out of the compartment Figure 6 1 Battery Removal Battery Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer opdiagng the Optical Device Model A B P Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp Secondary Hard Disk h Remove the hard disk bay cover Module Models A B 3 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Model A and B t A See E AA 4 Reverse the process to install any new optical CD DVD device ers also feature a sec ondary hard disk module which is inter changeable the optical CD DVD device Re move the optical device as instructed here and replace it with the HDD module If you need to remove the HDD from the module caddy see page 6 14 Figure 6 2 Removing the Optical CD DVD Device Do6nb4 Upgrading the Optical Device Model A B Upgrading The Computer Paraang the Optical Device Model C Locate the secondary hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp Remove the hard disk bay cover 3 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device out of the bay 4 Reverse the process to install any new optical CD DVD device Figure 6 3 Removing the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the Optical Device Model C 6 5 Upgrading The Computer HDD System Warning N
115. els that allow you to see the screen clearly Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance 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 Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use LCD Electro Plated Logos Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro plated logo the logo is covered by a protective adhesive Due to general wear and tear this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges Be careful when handling the computer in this case and avoid touching the raised LCD electro plated logo Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport If any such wear and tear develops contact your service center SSS SSS a DoMMbaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface Contents NOUICE scenes E T I System Map LCD Panel Open Model C 0 1 8 EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption State CED Indicators ianei cos syboeutenn eerie nies 1 9 TCM anaE E Il Keyboa
116. ental Controls Personalization Screen resolution B Gadgets Phone and Modem Power Options ra Programs and Features i Personalize L 8 9 iL RemoteApp and Desktop ri Regi d Li f egion and Language D eano Recovery Sound Speech Recognition n Sync Center F igure C 9 _ NVIDIA GeForce Taskbar and Start Menu plik Troubleshooting Control Panel Gp System E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals NVIDIA Control Panel C 13 Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and A tools which allow quick access to features such as image settings 3D Settings and Navigating the video configuration Control Panel 2 aea File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help Navigate through the O a O control panels in much rae the same way as you 30 Settings Restore Defaults lAdjust image settings with preview would a web page Manage 30 settings Click on the sub head ing tasks in the left Set PhysX configuration E Video hardware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Direct3D or Preview This page allows you to preview changes you make to the image and ery settings These will be your default settings for your OpenGL Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings menu and on the high lighted links for infor mation Use the buttons on the top left to go back forward etc m
117. equired to enter and confirm a passphrase and click Next Browse to a location to Save the file Swipe a finger to confirm the export oOarPan gt Importing Your Identity Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite Click the Settings button on the menu bar Click Import My Identity Browse to the location where the file is saved Select the file and click Open Type your passphrase and click Next The information will then be imported NOoRON gt Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Fingerprint Reader Module 7 59 Modules AuthenTec KeepSafe The KeepSafe folder is an encrypted area assigned on your hard drive that allows you to store files and folders to be protected by fingerprint protection The folder will appear on your desktop if selected in the Personalization Settings and in My Computer but will not be visible to other users of your computer To lock unlock the KeepSafe folder right click it to display the context menu and select Unlock Lock You will be required to authenticate when unlocking the folder using either a fingerprint swipe or Windows password To add files to KeepSafe folder just open the folder and drag and drop files into the folder You may also right click any file to bring up the context menu and select Add to KeepSafe you can select whether or not to keep or delete the original file Do ntv40 Fingerprint Reader Module Bluetooth Module If your purchase option includes the
118. er buttons and turn on password protection performance or conserve energy Make a Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this mian A by chenging tis power settings Ts page apply to all of your power plans Power and sleep buttons and lid settings on artery WF Puugged in When T press the power button Sleen Sleep 0 n When I press the sleep button Slee z O wero foe e Shut down Se Wren 1 close the tc eer es performance with energy consumption Change when the computer sleeps When your computer wakes fram sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password SSN SS SS ee ee ee ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Power Options 1 27 D Quick Start Guide eU C LL Dot mAd from LpManual com Manuals Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Chapter 2 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 3 Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical Device e Multi in 1 Card Reader e Audio Features e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse TES a ee a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Overview 2 1 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio A Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive s is used to store your data in the computer The hard disks can be taken out
119. es to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST 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 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 OD m M eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source
120. ess Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Display ar i Sa mi A Ea brightness k W E Mute 13 remaining r Connected 0 02 yan gt Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network No display No sync z Figure 3 7 a connected partnerships kd Not presenting Windows Mobility Center Connect display al Sync settings J f Turn on External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings DoSntoali2i Bat tery anformation s Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days a 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 9 for information on
121. essage should appear Figure 7 63 ISKPART gt create partition primary Diskpart Create Partition DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 89 Modules 14 Type detail disk Administrator C Windows system32 CMD exe DISKPART a a DISKPART gt detail disk BBA 23FB EBD RAID Online a ion Path PCI ROOTC gt PCI 1 P 2 gt RAID lt PBT G2L08 gt nt Read only State No ly Figure 7 64 Diskpart Detail Disk Partition 4097 MB Healthy 7 15 Type select Volume is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from detail disk for the exact volume number 16 The message Volume is now the selected volume will appear E Administrator C Windows system32 CMD exe DISKPART al Figure 7 65 Diskpart Select Volume Crashdump ered Volume WHF Ltr Label Volume 4 F New Volume NTFS iti G Healthy Volume 5 RAW 7 Healthy DISKPART gt select volume 4 Do nt90i Intel Rapid Start echnology Driver Modules 17 Type set id 84 override the id must be set to 84 BH Administrator C Windows system32 CMD exe DISKPART a Figure 7 66 Diskpart Set e Hit Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status ifo Y id 84 Override 18 The message DiskPart successfully set the partition ID will appear 19 Close t
122. ew HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and programs 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 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s The hard disk Drive s can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page D 4 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 when setting up a new hard disk Model C computers feature a primary and secondary hard disk bay you may have a second hard disk installed as part of a RAID The procedure for removing the pri mary hard disk is the same for all models see overleaf and see also Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model C on page 6 11 Model A and B computers also feature a secondary hard disk module which is inter changeable the optical CD DVD device Remove the optical device as instructed on page 6 4 and replace it with the HDD module If you need to remove the HDD from the module caddy see Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model A B on page 6 14 Do6
123. few seconds to conduct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting DoSnbedhenPower On Selfilest POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot op tions Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help DO a eS SS
124. fying and repairing Manage Volume Storage System View Name MyRAID Rename Status Normal 3 Type Recovery Change type Figure 7 6 Size 152 625 MB 7 Intel Rapid Advanced Update mode Continucus Change mode Storage Write back cache Disabled Enable F Technology system volume Yes H Initialized Yes Veri erify Verification d D Verification errors Verify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume Blocks with media Physical sector si Logical sector siq a Verify Volume Data Swap master and Keep your data healthy by identifying and repairing data inconsistencies on your volume V Automatically repair errors More helo Dofntoalidi Intel Rapid Storage Fechnology Modules PC Camera Module Before installing the driver make sure the PC Camera is on Use the Fn F10 key combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the to the PC Camera mod ule Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 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 sure you access the application via the desktop shortcut PC Camera Module 7 15 Modules PC Camera Driver Installation 1 2 3 4 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Inst
125. g EEA countries Austria Italy Belgium Liechtenstein Denmark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in off mode or standby mode e Standby Mode lt 2W e Off Mode lt 1W Doltnloaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at tained CE Marking The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters CE The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health safety and environmental protection legislation The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number 0560 after the CE ma
126. guration time the specified programs are launched El Video Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings Iwould like to use the following 3D settings Global Settings Program Settings Ta sett a program to customize amp Use global setting Auto select High performance NVIDIA processor Setting DoGalead amp Optimus Customization Options Video Driver Controls Set PhysX Configuration NVIDIA PhysX is a physics engine that can use the GPU to accelerate game and 3D application performance You can select the GeForce video card or CPU as a PhysX processor or configure the computer to auto select a PhysX processor recommended default setting 1 2 3 4 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 13 Click Set PhysX configuration Click to Select a PhysX processor from the menu Auto select recommended is the default setting Click Apply to save the settings Efe fde Deshtop 20 Settings Hele Ou Figure C 15 Set PhysX Configuration Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Set PhysX Configuration C 19 Video Driver Controls Video Settings Click the sub menus under Video to adjust the video color or image settings Figure C 16 Video Settings DoGalea2Q Vide etti Manuals Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video signals In some cases it will
127. h devices t 7 Click OK to confirm the settings IFE My Bluetooth Settings p File Transfer Settings 4 i Set the folder location for incoming files Store received files in this folder C Users RD 1A 1 Documents My Received Files File Transfer Settings Down Bluetooth Mod wleruals Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth Networking Setup This information applies to the combo Bluetooth and WLAN module driver ver sion I Bluetooth V3 0 only 1 Make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on 2 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings see Figure 7 40 on page 7 64 r gt My Bluetooth Settings ES Network Settings F Use this page to Enable Disable Bluetooth networking Network Settings 7 I key Figure 7 43 Coox cm Ei tee 4 Click Network Settings make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on Click Enable Bluetooth Network and click OK 6 A message will appear in the notification area to confirm that the network driver has been installed o Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 67 Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Configuration a Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it Bluetooth Module amp 1 Turn your Bluetooth device e g PDA mobile phone etc on Resuming From
128. hat to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two 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 A ee eee DolWMloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 N 1 Zils Warning Use only shielded cables to connect 1 O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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
129. he CMD window 20 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management 21 The disk partition should read Healthy Hibernation Partition ee E GB 100 MB NTI 102 68 GB NTFS yA n CI ew an li F nline Healthy Sy Healthy Boot Pag Figure 7 67 dea pan Sos Ban Computer aoe ae pe Management asic 18 67 GB 10 67 GB 4 00 GB Healthy eae Hr Hibernation Partition Hibernation Healthy Hibernation Partition Partition Disk ee 22 Restart the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 91 Modules Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 8 Install Rapid Start Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer ae SS Do nM2i Intel Rapid Start Fechnology Driver 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 fol
130. he 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 Windows Experience Index After Video VGA driver has been installed and the system restarted the OS will automatically run the Winsat exe to rate the performance If you have re started the system during this time then follow the in structions below to update the information After the drivers are installed follow this procedure to ensure an accurate rating from the Windows Experi ence Index make sure the AC DC adapter is plugged in 1 Click Start and click Control Panel Click Performance Information and Tools System and Security gt System gt Check the Windows Experience Index 3 Click Rate this computer Refresh Now Re run the assessment 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Do4npy8eDriverinstallationanuals Drivers amp Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in Figure 4 3 Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that for Intel and some 3rd party WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilit
131. he device is not charging eee SS eee ae ea er ee ae ee eee eT Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 13 Troubleshooting Problem Possib The Bluetooth module is experiencing problems 2 Bluetooth File Action View Help adapters appear in the e s 5B H ml e P Device Manager under Bluetooth Radios a test PC gt Batteries 4 Bluetooth Radios A Generic Bluetooth Adapter 8 Generic Bluetooth Radio Q Microsoft Bluetooth Enume 7 Computer eae ee le Cause Solution File Action View Help e gt PEIES PRS 4 gh test PC 3 Batteries 4 8 Bluetooth Radios i 9 Intel R Centrino R Wireless Bluetooth R 3 0 Hig A Intel R Centrino R Wireless Bluetooth R 3 0 Hig 8 Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator J amp E Computer w Disk drives There is a conflict between an existing Bluetooth module and a Bluetooth amp WLAN combination module You should have only one Bluetooth module installed in order to prevent any conflicts this includes the Bluetooth element of any combination WLAN amp Bluetooth module If you have an existing Bluetooth module installed and then decide to add a combo WLAN amp Bluetooth module at a later date then uninstall the original Bluetooth module before installing the combo module Do8niali4i Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution cann
132. his connection gt Network Ms Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection i _ Network cable unplugged Not connected Connections x ae JMicron PCI Express Gigabit Ether xX fii Intel R Centrino R Ultimate N 6 Wireless Network Connection Notconhected Disable Right click Wireless Network Microsoft Virtual WiFi Mir f Status Connection and select Proper Create Shortcut ties 7 Delete Rename Properties Do nb2i Wireless LAN Module 7 this computer s Internet connection 8 9 Click OK Modules Click Sharing tab and select Allow other network users to connect through Select Wireless Network Connection under Home networking connection i Click Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection Select Wireless Network Connection HF i Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection 7 singes mener Connection shalirid T Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties Intemet Connection Sharing 7 Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Intemet connection Home networking connection Select a private network connection u Settings Figure 7 15 Wireless Network Connection Properties Sharing Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 33 Modules 10 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start gt P
133. hout hav ing to manually change settings Thus when an application is run that requires extra performance or quality then the system will run the discrete GPU dGPU when the system does not require such enhanced performance it will let the integrated iGPU handle it DoGnlpaddNVIDIA Optimus Rechnology 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 G SS ee ee ee T Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals NVIDIA Optimus Technology C 3 Video Driver Controls 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 P Application Mode Note that all figures pic f f g tured and instructions 1 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows outlined here are based 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button on the Advanced Ap OR plication Mode 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu
134. idebar 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 DoSntoali2i Securit yoMenu Manuals BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Boot Figure 5 5 Boot Menu When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Windows 7 from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu and use the F5 and F6 keys to move the device s boot priority up and down the list the selected device will be highlighted in white DoSntpati4a Boot Menui com Manuals BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Exit Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Save Changes and Reset Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to
135. ies SSS SSS SSS SSS aa a Do4ntoaliQ from LpManual com Manuals BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities BIOS Screens Overview ogi ie Note that the BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software screens pictured on these pages are intend Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test ed for guidance in set ting up your system s Configuration The Setup utility po If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the BIOS versions are sub 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 PucA YEM tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your jew computers actua a screens may appear system ever needs servicing slightly different from 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 SSS SSS SSS ee eee ee ee ee eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST If you enable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen in the Setup Utility each time you turn on the computer the system takes a
136. igure 7 7 Audio Setup for PC Playback Recording Sounds Communications Camera Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Realtek High Definition E persunnavite Configure Speech Recognition Line In Disable x x Realtek High Definition Audil Microphone Boost Levels Not plugged in Show Disabled Devices vV Show Disconnected Devices Properties Right cli Configure Set Detautt 7 Lo Start Capture Stop Capture v Capture Audio Set Time Limit Downi PG Camera Modules Modules Camera Application The camera application is a video viewer for general purpose video viewing and test ing and for capturing video files to avi format 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see below 2 Goto the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 17 and select Start Capture 3 Click OK Yes the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac ciden
137. ils Display Type n x 17 3 43 94cm FHD 1920 1080 Supponed 15 6 39 62cm FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel 16 9 Backlit Panel Video Cards tft anti 5 Gappored See Specifications on page D 1 for more details Keyboard LED Supported See F Keyboard LED Supported See eyecare pages 1 11 to 1 13 Not Applicable pages 1 11 to 1 13 RAID A Supeort Not Applicable RAID Level 0 1 Supported Bowe Full Range AC adapter 180W AC in Full Range AC adapter 120W AC Full Range AC adapter 220W AC ae 100 240V 50 60Hz DC output in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC output in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC output HY 19V 9 47A 19V 6 3A 19V 11 57A Table 1 1 Model Differences T a ae E Model Differences 1 5 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Quick Start Guide System Startup 1 2 3 Remove all packing materials and place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle it is preferable not to exceed 135 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 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing a
138. into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 8 73 Note This function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks a SS Donload from LpManual com Manuals Control Center Appendix B Control Center Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod ules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or hold the mouse button down and move the slider where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected abhi Sleep Button Display Switch Time Zone B DA R La Pad AA EES 12 2 2011 2 29 16 PM Figure B 1 Control Center Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Control Center B 1 Control Center Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center Each power mode will affect the power status of modules e g WLAN Bluetooth 3G or Camera screen brightness TouchPad power and Silent Mode You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then
139. io Features on page 2 7 to adjust The compact disc cannot be read The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting Problem The TouchPad doesn t work Possible Cause Solution The Touchpad has been disabled Press the Touchpad toggle Fn F1 key combination make sure you have installed the Touchpad driver am sliding my finger up and down on the right side of the TouchPad to scroll a Window and the TouchPad does not respond There are different TouchPad versions available on this computer and this version requires tapping holding to scroll Either tap repeatedly or hold the finger down at the top or bottom right of the touchpad depending on the scrolling direction required to scroll the window The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press a key on the keyboard or press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power
140. just the settings to your prefer ences My Notebook see Figure 7 19 on page 7 36 The Network Name SSID is the device will see when connecting to this network name the devices see when they try to connect to your computer Figure 7 18 The Profie Name is the name for the Intel My WiFi Network as itis displayed on this cr computer Example Home or Office The Network Name SSID is the name thata Intel My WiFi Profile Settings General Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 35 Modules 14 Click Security tab 15 Change the Security Type to WEP and the Encryption Type to 64bit 16 Enter a password 8 characters long in the Password box Profile Settings rep General Security Sharing Advanced sevme REAR cermin ie 7 Figure 7 19 aes Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Wireless Security Password Encryption Key Security Devices must use the Security Password entered above to connect to the Intel My WiFi Access Point e e Do ntoa36i Wir LANModule Modules 17 Click Sharing tab 18 It is recommended that the Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled Profile Settings rep General Security Sharing Advanced Internet Connection Sharing and Bridging Filter This setting prevents devices connected to the Inte
141. k and Internet e Hardware and Sound Programs User Accounts and Family Safety Appearance and Personalization Clock Language and Region Ease of Access A li Devices and Printers Adda device Adda printer Mouse Device Manager AutoPlay Change default settings for media or devices Play CDs or other media automatically Sound Adjust system volume Change system sounds Manage audio devices Power Options Change battery settings Change what the power buttons do Require a password when the computer wakes Change when the computer sleeps Adjust screen brightness Display Make text and other items larger or smaller Connect to a projector Adjust screen resolution Connect to an external display Windows Mobility Center Adjust commonly used mobility settings Adjust settings before giving a presentation Figure 7 24 Devices and Printers Device Manager Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 41 Modules Figure 7 25 Intel WiFi Link Properties Advanced ONDAR WY Click Network adapters to expand the sub menu Double click the Intel WiFi Link Click Advanced tab module Click 802 11n Channel Width for band 2 4 under Property Click the pull down menu under Value Click to select Auto Click OK and close the control panels Nien Acie tiie Eck gt 5 2 Bm ee ks 4g C5100Q PC 2 Batteries p g Computer gt Disk drives
142. k with certain devices see page 8 13 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals System Map LCD Panel Open Model C 1 9 a Quick Start Guide Ve Other Keyboards Keyboard Models A amp C 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 If your keyboard is dam Table 1 5 on page I 15 for full function key combination details aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial _ functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not Game Control Keys a i im work Se iit _i NumLk amp Sertk li e el Fn Key Hold down the Fn Key and Scr Lk Num Lk to en Figure 1 4 Keyboard Models A amp C able scroll lock number lock and check the LED indicator for status PgUp Pobie Home 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 Dot mhe b Models nAi amp C Quick Start Guide Keyboard LED Models A amp C Press Fn plus the E 2 key to togg
143. l My WiFi Network from accessing shared networks through internet connection sharing or network bridging Fiter Network Traffic Disabled gt Figure 7 20 DHCP and DNS Servers Intel My WiFi When enabled the Intel My WiFi Network will issue IP addresses and resolve device A A names for connected devices Disable if other DHCP and DNS servers are available on Profile Settings z this network Sharing DHCP and DNS severs Enabled gt Note DHCP and DNS servers are automatically disabled when the network is shared through internet connection sharing Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 37 Modules 19 Click Advanced tab 20 It is recommended that the Default Channel is set to Channel 1 6 or 11 21 Click OK to save the settings Profile Settings Q General Security Sharing Advanced Default Channel The channel of the Intel My WiFi Network will automatically match the associated access point If the adapter is not associated to an access point the following settings are used for Intel My WiFi Technology fault Chai Figure 7 21 Intel My WiFi x Profile Settings Advanced HDN D Eaa Do ny38i Wireless LAN Module Modules 22 Double click Wireless Network Connection in Network Connections 23 Click Details to display the Network Connection Details Organize v Disable thi
144. l and double click Administrative Tools System and Security gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management 3 Right click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu File Action View Help es 20 GMax oe a BP Computer Management Locail Volume Layout File System Status Capacity a I System Tools Simple Healthy Hibernation Partition 400GB 400GB Disk Task Scheduler a C2 Simple NTFS Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Primary Partition 102 68GB 79 40 GB eee E Event Viewer a 0 Simple NTFS Healthy Primary Partition 195 31 GB 195 22 GB Sl Shared Folders My Disc E Simple CDFS Healthy Primary Partition 247GB OMB Z Local Users and Groups New Volume F Simple NTFS Healthy Primary Partition 1467GB 14 58 GB Performance RC FLASH G Simple FAT32 Healthy Active Primary Partition 192GB 1 29GB i Device Manager Sa System Reserved Simple NTFS Healthy System Active Primary Partition 100MB 72MB a E3 Storage P Disk Management Figure 7 58 Ba Brees mna Aopieatons Computer Management Shrink SSD Free Space More Actions 5 Resen C3 Vo lu me 100 MB NTFS 102 68 GB NTFS 195 31 GB NTFS i Healthy Syster Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Prir Healthy Primary Partition New Volume F 3 14 67 GB NTFS Opan Healthy Primary Partition Explore Mark Partition as Active ee Change Drive Letter and Paths Removable RC FLA
145. lan settings gt Change advanced power seitings 3 your computers performance where possible Figure 3 9 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power Settings DoSntoali6i Bat tery anformation s Power Management 4 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Option ax roer Optio Advanced settings Advanced settings Ne Select the power plan that you want to customize f Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power your computer to manage power l 9 han ttings that ar rrently unavailabl Chan ettings that are currently unavailable Discharge Battery Active X Discharge Battery Active Multimedia settings a Plugged in 5 SS E Battery Low battery notification Critical battery action On battery Off On battery Shut down Plugged in Off Plugged in Do nothing E Low battery action Figure 3 1 0 Low battery level Do nothing 0 gt Plugged in Do nothing J Power Options Plugged in 0 Reserve battery level F 5 Critical battery level On battery 0 j Advanced Settings On hattenr 5 Dinaned in N X z a b W Battery Restore plan defaults Restore pla
146. ld enable the z auto popup dialog to au Figure 2 7 H 3 tomatically detect when a Speaker a device has been Configuration 7 1 plugged in If disabled double click connector settings y and click the box to enable the auto popup detection of plugged n devices X REALTEK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Audio Features 2 9 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 5 Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone Out Jack 6 Plug in the other cables you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter from your speakers as follows Line In Jack Rear Speaker Out Microphone In Jack Center Subwoofer Speaker Out S PDIF Out Jack Side Speaker Out for 7 1 Surround Sound Only 7 As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up see Auto Popup Dialog on page 2 9 8 Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the speaker plugged in e g Rear Speaker Out and then click OK to save the setting 9 Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager r gt 3r The current connected device is The current connected device is The current connected device is Which device did you plug in Which device did you plug in Which device did you plug in iRear Speaker Out Eline tn Mic In sPorr out 7 Side Speaker Out w Center Subwoofer Speaker Out IN i 7 Enable auto popup dialog when
147. le the keyboard LED on off The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn key combination outlined in the table below In addition press Fn plus the 1 key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings see overleaf Keyboard LED Function key Combinations Fn p Q Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application 2 Toggle the Keyboard Backlight On Off Fna Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease x for Custom Mode only see Table 1 4 on page 1 13 Keyboard LED Illumination Increase for Custom Mode only see Table 1 4 on page 1 13 Table 1 3 Keyboard LEDs Models A amp C Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Keyboard LED Models A amp C 1 11 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight Application Models A amp C The keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus l 2 i in the application to display the configuration keys e Click the Custom button Gal to display the three sections of the keyboard which may be configured e Click a section of the keyboard and the color buttons will be displayed e Click a color swatch to apply the color to the selected section when not overridden by any effect applied e Click on any of the effect buttons to apply random colors wave or flashing effects etc see over Help Button __ Effects Buttons Keyboard
148. lete negin Fn 5 Audio Toggle THX TruStudio Pro Application Models C amp D Only The application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu Start gt All Pro The Fn 5 key combi grams gt Creative gt THX TruStudio Pro Settings nation allows you to tog Power On Off gt gle the audio system between stereo and sur round modes Note that if you press the key combination to switch to stereo mode then the THX TruStu dio Pro will be dis abled Figure 7 52 THX TruStudio Pro View Menu Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals THX TruStudio Pro Audio 7 77 Modules THX Control Panel Each control has an On Off button to allow you to enable disable the control and most controls feature a slider to adjust the levels the subwoofer may be turned on off Figure 7 53 THX TruStudio Pro Controls e Surround Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion e Crystalizer Enhances audio to make it sound livelier e Speaker Enhances the bass level of the sound system e Smart Volume Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con stant adjustment e Dialog Plus Enhances dialogue levels for movies etc Do nal amp i THX TruStudio ProAudio Modules THX TruStudio Pro amp HDMI 1 When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out port the THX Tru Studio Pro controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select an
149. llow the instructions in the devices user guide for connecting to a WiFi network 26 Click Add New Device in Intel My WiFi Utility to confirm the security settings detail le k Intel My WiFi Technology intel A gt Enabled G Add New Device 7 Compatible WiFi devices can now connect to your computer via I devices as well as a list of devices that previously connected to ie Manually configure a device Profile My Profile Network Naat To add a new device follow the instructions in the device s user guide for connecting to a WiFi 7 network using the following security settings Figure 7 23 ed D Intel My WiFi P dl Network Name SSID My Notebook2 Utility To connect a new device to f Security Type WPA2 Personal Add New Device Previously Connected Devices 1 p Encryption Type AES ls Unnamed Device A 00 22 43 92 FD 95 Security Passphrase 12345678 Do n 40 Wireless LAN Module Modules Intel WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo Module High Speed Data Transfer Configuration You will need to configure the following settings to enable high speed wireless data transfer as supported by Intel Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules note this information applies to Intel WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules only 1 Go the Windows control panel and double click Device Manager in Hardware and Sound under Devices and Printers Control Panel Home System and Security Networ
150. lowed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call Gi your service representative EE a ae Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indicators see LED Indicators on page 1 9 to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combi nation or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the bright
151. ls Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Power Management Power Conservation Modes A This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput Power Conservation ers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period Modes of inactivity Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center The Energy Star setting 1 Press the Fn Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on off will result in maximum 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button power saving but with 3 Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power me poeiie ke oi Conservation Mode without making any changes some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance Entertainment Peformance UserDefine i aan Performance will give optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation Figure 3 5 Control Center z 2A Ra Touch Pad Bluetooth AAA 12 2 2011 2 29 16 PM DoSntvali0i ConfiguringthePower Buttons Power Management Battery Information Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery gas Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro Pa battery is criti grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be cal
152. ly low immediately taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from connect the AC DC power plan Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings see Figure P Liggio 3 1 on page 3 4 or save your work oth erwise the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted Click the battery icon JJ in the notification area to see the current battery level and charge status Power Options x Avanoa seeng F 81 remaining Select a power plan Balanced Power saver Figure 3 6 Battery Icon Adjust screen brightness Notification Area amp More power options Battery Advanced Settings Restore pian defaults OK Cancel Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Battery Information 3 11 Power Management Conserving Battery Power a e Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that Windows Mobility this may have an affect on computer performance Center e Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD The Windows Mobility brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Center control panel i provides an easy point Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc e Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices Close wirel
153. m 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 heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or moisture may affect the system Dont use or store the computer in a humid environment Do not place the computer on any surface that will block the Vents Fan Intakes Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Vil Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all pro grams Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of peripherals Unplug the power cord before attaching peripheral devices DoWilbaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements
154. m cover until the cover and case indicators are aligned Figure 6 15 Bottom Cover Move amp B ESE A Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 17 Upgrading The Computer 4 Lift the bottom cover off the computer case Figure 6 16 Bottom Cover Removal Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting 5 Gently pull the two release latches amp on the sides of the memory sockets edge Even the cleanest in the direction indicated below hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 17 RAM Module Removal 6 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it DoGntvli8i Upgradingithe System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 7 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 8 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory socket 9 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the socket levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the component bay cover see the preceding pages SSS eee SSS SSS SSS SS a a ee ae Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the System Memory
155. mentation to see the appropriate audio configuration the application must support digital to ana log translation Video Driver Controls A DoG amp nloa24 from LpManual com Manuals Specifications Appendix D Specifications A Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details L I alaa a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Specifications D 1 Specifications For Models A amp B Only Intel Core i7 3920XM 2 9GHz Exterme Edition Processor DDR3 1600MHz TDP 55W Intel Core i7 2960XM 2 7GHz Exterme Edition Processor DDR3 1600MHz TDP 55W For All Models Intel Core i7 3820QM 2 7GHz Quad Core Mobile Processor DDR3 1600MHz TDP 45W Intel Core i7 3720QM 2 6GHz Quad Core Mobile Processor DDR3 1600MHz TDP 45W Intel Core i7 3610QM 2 3GHz Quad Core Mobile Processor DDR3 1600MHz TDP 45W 8M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer 8M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer 8M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer Intel Core i7 3520M 2 9GHz Mobile Processor 4M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 3360M 2 8GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm
156. n dio menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key trol within Windows and combination see Table 1 5 on page 1 15 the volume function keys on the computer Click the volume icon in the notifica tion area to check the set A Volume Adjustment Ji Sound Manager on TEED ogu oer i feeders Lome 3 ting Audio Devices a Headphone o System Sound Events Speaker Configurator Sound Effect Rowe Correction Defast Formet es Waki Cnisia pS 3 ee It is recommended that you Windows Media Player hionta s i H Rnt set the Speaker Configu z enn ears bye i J ration to Stereo not to 5 1 Tag Volume Control 7 sneote or 7 1 Speaker when lis ies tening through headphones Q Sound Recorder SENS in order to maximize audio i m a F Fonte andron quality Right click the icon aa Stina be ae to access the menu Spee above Sad REALTEK Figure 2 5 l Realtek Audio See HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 21 for a description of the audio configura Manager tion when connecting an HDMI supported display device See THX TruStudio Pro Audio on page 7 76 for more information on the THX TruStudio Pro Audio setup Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Audio Features 2 7 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc tions below 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or poin
157. n defaults vest Cae eect e E d j e Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 1 e Low battery action Do Nothing e Critical battery action On battery Shut Down e Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 D 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 DoSntoali8i Bat tery anformation s Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op erating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system com ponents won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system re quired drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc contains the drivers and utili ties necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need
158. navailable Require a password recommended When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Figure 3 z 4 Don t require a password When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t Power Options locked Define Power Buttons Cancel DoSnv amp e Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power saving states by pressing the power button a or in some cases pressing the sleep button Fn F4 key combo Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Power Status Icon f Color To Resume Power Off Off Press the Power Button Press the Power Button Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F4 Key Combo cia Off battery F a g Table 3 1 ibernate ress the Power Button Resumin Orange AC DC adapter z 2 Operation Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad ae Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down Downloaded from LpManual com Manua
159. nder DC battery power Choose High performance you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered apa sar zus CRER gt Control Ponoi e Al Control Panolltems Power Options iif enen P Click to Show Hide E RE TO a EE E Figure 3 2 additional aA a es Power Plans Win 7 power plans e Plans shown on the battery met r Choose what dosing the lid Balanced recommended hange plan setting Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware Power saver Saves energy by reducing your computer s performance where possi Change when the computer sleeps Hide additional plans High performance Favors performance but may use more energy findows Mobility Center User Account Screen brightness O Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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
160. ness enable faster multi tasking and extend batery fe Acceieratioe Configuration Accelerated cence Dst co port 3 iyne Desanie nccweranen vou munt frst dsaoie acceleration in orcier to accelerate a dierent disk or volume A ceieration mese Innancaa Chacge mace P 55D Coniigaration SSO on poet amp Norn Usage Care device Sans randan CVSEDAL LONDO Figure 7 57 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Accelerate Do nB4i Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Modules Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel R Rapid Start Technology can resume power from Hibernation within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your computer s previous state with zero power System Requirements to support Intel Rapid Start Technology e Rapid Start Technology should be enabled in the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 9 e Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed e A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Rapid Start Technology LL ES L LEE gt E gt E E __ E EEEE ea E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 85 Modules Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration 1 Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 9 2 Gothe Windows control pane
161. ness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness see Table 1 5 on page I 15 Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart Do8nbeBasic Hi ntsiand Mipsis 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 Boot password for the SCU see Security Menu on page 5 11 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief a notes Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening
162. ng Quality side will improve pe Z Notification Area Icons BY wv gagro Panel the sos you can see on curved lines x Performance Information N gra Parental Controls tre Persol fon amp amp Phone and Modem P Power Options T Programs and Features P 3 Toggles between playing and the animation W Recovery 9 Region and Language kei en pee pig nayaga paii i sound Speech Recognition Sync Center BA system a Taskbar and StartMenu gl Troubleshooting Figure 1 15 NVIDIA Control Panel Dot 26 Video Featuresn Manuals Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel icon in Windows see page I 21 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 pe sanr ee ee Control me e Select a power plan Define pow
163. ngle and press the power button on the top left of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on we Shutdown Note that you should al ways shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Start menu in Windows 7 This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Opening the Lid LCD Dot amp stem tm Manuals Quick Start Guide System Map LCD Panel Open Models A amp B Figured 22 LCD Panel Open Built In PC Camera LCD LED Lock Indicators Power Button Speakers LED Status Indicators Keyboard Built In Microphone TouchPad and Buttons 10 Fingerprint Reader Optional OoN AO N Table 1 5 on page 1 15 Table 1 2 on page 1 9 Note that the keyboard for Models A amp B are different and only Mod Note that the Touchpad and Buttons el A is pictured see Table 1 1 valid operational area is that indicat on page 1 5 ed within the red dotted lines above System Map LCD Panel Open Models A amp B 1 7 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 3 System Map LCD Panel Open Model C LCD Panel Open Built In PC Camera LCD Speakers LED Indicators Power Button Keyboard Built In Microphone TouchPad and Buttons Fingerprint Reader Optional ONOARWN gt Table 1 5
164. nology for RAID Systems Intel Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your RAID configuration Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the All Programs menu When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window Here you can view the general health of the storage system Various volume creation and management options are available depending on the system s status Current Status REM 4 Ranctonng normaly sanage alkechnology Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as Degraded or Failed it EE may be possible to recover the volume If the volume cannot be restored then you Hel will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up Click the oe Help menu or press F1 for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol Click the Help or press umes F1 menu button at the E E top of the Intel Rapid ai a ciele Storage Technology application Click Contents to view the general list of sub AEK eA PO EE jects covered click In dex or Search for a more specific help top ics on a particular item f eeee ena co Click More help on this ananena page at the bottom of fanton any page for page spe cific help Figure 7 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology
165. nuals Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replac ing parts You should not perform any of these upgrades if Your system is still under warranty or a service contract You don t have all the necessary equipment You re not in the correct environment 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 tote Overview Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery Before removing the battery disconnect the AC DC adapter from the computer first Note that only Model A B is pictured how ever the procedure for removing the battery from Model C is the same 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter 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 in the direction of the arrow note the Mod
166. nv 4eUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk from the Primary HDD Bay Note that only Model A B is pictured however the procedure for removing the pri mary hard disk from Model C is the same note the screw location differences 1 Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter turn it over and remove the bat tery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws amp screw is located in a different position depending on your model 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover by levering the cover at point Figure 6 4 HDD Bay Cover Screws amp Cover Removal O For Model A B For Model C 3 e2 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 7 Upgrading The Computer 4 Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of arrow 5 Remove the hard disk assembly Figure 6 5 Hard Disk Assembly Removal Do6nv 8eUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading The Computer 6 Remove screws amp and the insulation plate 7 Reverse the process to install a new disk and do not forget to install the insulation plate Figure 6 6 Hard Disk Insulation Plate Removal Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 9 Upgrading The Computer Inserting the Hard Disk Into the Primary HDD Bay 1 Make sure the HDD assembly is aligned with the black taped area 2 When aligned carefully insert the HDD assembly into the case so tha
167. ny 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 Dot 22 Windows 7 StartMenu amp Control Panel Quick Start Guide Video Features NVIDIA Optimus Technology NVIDIA Optimus technology is a seamless technology designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings The computer will auto matically switch between the integrated UMA Unified Memory Architecture GPU iGPU and the discrete GPU dGPU when required by the applications in use You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearances and Personalization in Windows 7 see over For more detailed video information see Video Driver Con trols on page C 1 ee a ee ETR Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Video Features 1 23 Quick Start Guide To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows Click Adjust Screen Resolutio gt OV Per GON ee Dot 24 amp Video Featuresn Manuals Click Start and click Control Panel Click Display icon In the Appearances and Personalization category n Adjust resolution Alternatively you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 13
168. o Internet access sure that any network you are connecting to is a se Wireless Network Connection a cure network Nigar connected Qy J Connecting to unsecure net Disconnect works may allow unauthor ZyXEL Sal ized access to your computer documents web POALDHINK oni sites and files etc CAO ow corega Si 12F aili Figure 7 11 P ag A Open Network and Sharing Cente Click Notification mee Area Icon Menu mae a 08AM 3 et sion Disconnect Do nw28i Wireless LAN Module Modules Intel My WiFi Configuration Intel My WiFi Technology uses your WLAN for Intel WLAN modules only 2 module to allow you to connect up to eight other WiFi enabled devices e g digital Intel My WiFi Help cameras other computers cell phones handheld devices etc to your computer similar to Bluetooth while still connecting to the Internet through your WiFi wire f To get help on Intel less connection Intel My WiFi Technology offers greater range and speed than sd beta a other personal area networks and does not require an access point Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PRO Set Wireless gt Intel My WiFi Technology or by clicking the notification area icon j Click the Help icon Help and select a help topic from the Contents menu A a a ee ee ee ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 29 Modules Figure 7 12 Intel My WiFi
169. 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 Do8Snv4eUpgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems amp Possible Solutions Problem You turned the power on but it doesn t work Possible Cause Solution Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the 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 _TII is blinking orange Low Battery Plug in the AC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the
170. om View Model C Figure 1 11 Bottom View _ Sub Woofer Fan Outlet Intake 3 Component Bay Cover 4 Primary HDD Bay 5 Secondary HDD Bay 6 Battery N a Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 11 for full instructions System Map Bottom View Model C 1 21 Quick Start Guide Windows 7 Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows 7 are accessed 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 B and then select Properties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu pari Click here to toggle Category View LS a F a Properties i D WosomMobihty Corre w Open Windows Explorer Figure 1 12 Start Menu amp Control Panel 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 ma
171. on You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display options e Notebook Only 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 Table C 1 Display Modes Display Devices amp Options Note that you can use an external display connected to the DVI Out port if you are using an older type of monitor you can use a converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA HDMI Out port or DisplayPort See your display device manual to see which formats are supported Ua 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 Intel Display Mode Description 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 Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and Extended Desktop act as a virtual desktop DoGnlvoadntel Graphies amp Media Control Panel Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it to the external monitor 4 Multiple Display port or HDMI Ou
172. ooth Module 7 69 Modules Figure 7 46 Bluetooth Pairing Code amp Connection Established You may need to allow the connection from your device and you will then need to provide a passcode from the device You can then enter the passcode on the computer and click OK to establish the connection r Secure Pairing Request Please enter a PIN code to create a paired relationship with the remote device Use the same PIN code on both devices PIN Code eee Device Information Name W995 Phone Memory Address 00 25 E7 0E D3 FE festa instants Connection established xX x Connected to OBEX File Transfer Client service of W995 Phone Memory device Downa Bluetooth Modulewwais Modules Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Note this driver is required only for the Intel combo Bluetooth and WLAN module Za only High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer 1 Before installing the driver make sure the Bluetooth module is powered Der i ae R T The Combination Wire on use Fn F12 key combination then insert the Device Drivers amp Utili ess LAN amp Bluetooth ties User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive If a Found New Hard module supports high ware window appears click Cancel in all windows that appear and then speed data transfer How proceed to install the driver as below ever eee sua i transfer speeds both de 2 Click Option Drivers button vices must support
173. ore P Organize E Open Burn New folder i fe Favorites Name Open ee pee Size a W Run as administrator WD Desktop d en US n J Run with graphics processor gt High performance NVIDIA processor Li Downloads J SIGNUP Unpin from Taskbar Integrated graphics default E Recent Places E ExtExport A 3 hmmapi dil pnto Sten Ment Epange default arephics priosan T Libraries _ ie8props propdesc RESIS Rete pEr ROPDESC rile SSS SRE Documents iecompat dil Send to gt Applica 2KB a Music iedvtool dil Gi Applicatio 840 KB E Pictures ieinstal F fapplication 251 KB ol 2 a Videos ielowutil A App 113 KB 2 ieproxy dll Create shortcut App 159 KB jE Computer amp IEShims dll Delete fe plicatio 196 KB amp Local Disk C _ iessetup ceb Rename CEB File 3 KB cw Local Disk D S iessetup dil plication extens 16 KB Properties DANSEN iexplore L on Or cation 653 KB le l 12 KI lt B Rip click the application peente file Js aerial lica i Network JSProfilerCore dll 7 14 AM Applica 117 KB immenfilar i alll 7mA AMA maliostian meanr 245 VO Donload 6 Optimus Customization Options 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 be set to the dGPU if pre ferred 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 13 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings
174. ot connected caf connections are available Wireless Network Connection ZyXEL ei PDA_DLINK CA00 5 Figure 7 9 ADSL LINKSYSY N eo k Click Notification DI 524K zt Area Icon Menu amp DWL g Network and Sharing Center corega Open Network and Sharing Center Dofnw261 Wireless LAN Module Modules 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 f lt ss Set Network Locati _ iSS etwork Location The network location is now Work Figure 7 10 o Network name Work com Network Location Location type Work On Work networks you can see other computers Set 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 27 Modules 5 Click the notification area icon l to see any currently connected networks A 6 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the notification area wireless icon il click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled oil Networks Currently connected to You should try to make Work cam N
175. ot obtain high To obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer take into account the following speed Bluetooth data transfer e Only the combination Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer e To achieve high speed transfer speeds both devices must support high speed data transfer i e both the computer and the Bluetooth compatible device you are connecting to e To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the computer s WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on use the Fn F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module and Fn F12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module e Check your Bluetooth compatible device s documentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer and for configuration information LEE SSS SSE SSS ee A Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 15 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
176. other audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external HDMI display Figure 7 54 The current selected audio device is disabled not present not supported by the THX TruStudio Pro application or has unplugged jack connections Do you want to select another HDMI Display audio device now Warning Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals THX TruStudio Pro Audio 7 79 Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology to support your SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 9 or if you have set up your hard disks in a RAID configuration see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode on page 7 2 1 A a Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 7 Install IRST Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer you will need to restart the system again after the computer has rebooted If you have an Solid State Drive SSD module included in your purchase option you may configure Intel Smart Response Technology for your system see over Doni Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Modules Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Res
177. owse CD DVD button in the Drivers In staller 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 Settings 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 Do4nb4eDrivertnstallationanuals User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of th
178. ponse Technology is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology RST caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the SSD as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory System Requirements to support Intel Smart Response Technology e System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 9 e Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed e A single HDD or multiple HDD s in a single RAID volume e A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Smart Response Technology L ESE _ L EE gt E gt E gt E E _ E_ EEE_ _ Se l Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 7 81 Modules Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the All Programs menu Intel Smart Response Technology a using an saaie Vaur orsge synem can oe seceerstes Figure 7 55 tenia acetates Enable Acceleration 3 Select the SSD to be used as a cache device 4 Select the size from the SSD to be allocated for the cache memory any remaining space on the SSD can be used for data storage using the simple data single disk RAID 0 volume that is automatically created a Do nwB2i Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Modules 5 Select the HDD or RAID volume
179. r Views Figure 1 7 Front View Models A amp B a LED Power Indica tors Vent Fan Intake Display Port HDMI Out Port DVI Out Port DC In Jack Security Lock Slot Model C Only NOORwWN HDMI Port Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals to attached external displays see HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 21 Note that THX TruStudio Pro will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI connection see THX TruStudio Pro Audio on page 7 76 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals System Map Front amp Rear Views 1 17 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 8 System Map Right View Right View 1 Optical Device Drive Bay Headphone Jack Microphone Jack S PDIF Out Jack Line In Jack 1 USB 2 0 Port Security Lock Slot Models A amp B Only Model C NDN PN USB 2 0 or 3 0 Ports USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black USB Ports Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way do not force them Dot i A8 System Map Righ ni View Quick Start Guide C System Map Left View Figure 1 9 Left View Models A amp B 1 Mini IEEE 1394a Port 2 RJ 45 LAN Jack 3 1 Powered USB 3 0 Port 4 1 USB 3 0 Port 5 Combined eSATA USB 3 0 Port 6 Multi in 1 Card Reader USB 3 0 Ports amp Powered USB 2 0 Port USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2
180. rd Models A amp C sssessssesssssseerssesrsrersrrersreess 1 10 FCC Statement eooni ie senai an IV Keyboard LED Models A amp C woe cette 1 11 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 0 0 V Effects Buttons amp Help Models A amp C wee 1 13 Instructions for Care and Operation eee VII Keyboard Model Bow eee ee eeceseceeeeeereeeeeeeees 1 14 POWEE Safety sessirnir IX Function Keys amp Visual Indicators ssesseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 15 Polymer Battery Precautions eseossesesseseeseeseesesrsresressee Ko Control Cemer oiiaaie ENTREE 1 16 General Battery Precautions ssseseeeesseeeeeesreeesrereereesses XI System Map Front amp Rear Views cece eee eeeees 1 17 Cl ani g cecsseccenk tesssneactoctescestotccubeentstanstasneeasbavtounesstoniees XII System Map Right View o0 ieee eee eeeeeeseeeeeeeees 1 18 Servicing seacessivscaciestouveacesssevevtodusestascoesvacavisunessvseesdevenves XII System Map Left View oo cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 19 Travel Considerations 00 eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes XII System Map Bottom View Models A amp B uw 1 20 System Map Bottom View Model C ou 1 21 Quick Start Guide Windows 7 Start Menu amp Control Panel 00 1 22 OYEVIEW eA e E AERA j i Videg Features sisii aiiai anaiai a aiaa 1 23 Advanced Users icesscecscesscerscersersoesscersesoevscerscessevsceseenes 1 2 NVIDIA Optimus Technology seese 1 23 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users
181. re Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device m DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer DisplayPort The DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that allows a digital audio video interconnect between the computer and its external display or a home theater system DVI Out Port The DVI Out Digital Visual Interface Port is a video connector interface This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device see Display Devices amp Options on page C 6 by means of a DVI cable If you are using an older type of monitor you will need to use a converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA e SATA USB 3 0 Combo Port eSATA This e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment port allows you to plug in external Serial ATA hard drives This port also serves as a USB 3 0 port DoAnipad dnterface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks Item HDMI Out Port HDMI Description The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface port is an audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device see Attaching Other Displays on page C 7 by means of a HDMI cable
182. reduce the captured file size 4 Click OK DoWnt220i PG Camera Modules Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the camera program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options Latest PC Camera 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut SENN AUST ele 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter Check the Device Driv 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Powerline Frequency Anti Flicker ers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert p Sas l xX pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the fig ures pictured here Figure 7 amp Video Capture Filter ColorEnable Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals PC Camera Module 7 21 Modules Taking Still Pictures The camera application allows you to take still pictures Snapshot Folder 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut 2 Goto Options and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder MaRi desktop The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in
183. resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Figure 3 1 Power Plan Advanced Settings Win 7 Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Sea a i e Advanced settings V Select the power plan that you want to cus then choose settings that reflect how you Change settings for the plan Balanced the sleep and display settings that you want your computer t computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailat Balanced Active Balanced Require a password on wakeup Plugged in Yes Hard disk Desktop background settings Wireless Adapter Settings Sleep 2 USB settings t Power buttons and lid Restore plan defaults a Do8nb4ePowermPlanscom Manuals Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially u
184. rivers as you install them eee GEES 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages oj r Drivers Installer Figure 4 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Note If you need to reinstall any driver you should uninstall the driver first Do npeDrivertnstallationanuals Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 Drivers amp Utilities Windows 7 SP1 Driver Page Windows 7 SP1 Driver Page Chipset Page 4 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 15 Video VGA Page 4 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 23 NVIDIA Video VGA Page 4 6 Intel Wireless Display Application Page 7 23 LAN Page 4 6 Fingerprint Reader Module Page 7 49 Card Reader Page 4 7 Bluetooth Module Page 7 61 TouchPad Page 4 7 THX TruStudio Pro Audio Page 7 76 Hot Key Page4 7 required for hard disks in AHCI amp RAID modes P2d 7 80 USB 3 0 Page 4 7 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Page 7 85 MEI Driver Page4 7 Note all drivers provided are for Windows 7 with Service Audio Page 4 7 Pack 1 Note that for Intel and 3rd party WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers e SSS ee ee ee ee eee Driver Installation 4 3 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Table 4 1 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Manual Driver Installation Click the Br
185. rk The CE Marking is not a quality mark Foremost it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of a product Secondly CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to whereas most quality markings are voluntary EE Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals III 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 t
186. rma Check your Bluetooth compatible device s doc f umentation to confirm it tion on Bluetooth networking supports high speed data transfer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Bluetooth Module 7 63 Modules Za Bluetooth Module amp Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s de fault state will be off after re suming from the Sleep power saving state Use the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth module after the computer resumes from Sleep Figure 7 40 My Bluetooth Settings 3rd Party Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Settings This information applies to the combo Bluetooth and WLAN module driver ver sion I Bluetooth V3 0 only For driver version 2 Bluetooth V4 0 see Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 72 1 Make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings menu heading eg gt Computer My Bluetooth Organize v F Favorites EE Desktop Downloads i Recent Places E libraries Documents a Music Pictures E Videos 7 Computer amp Local Disk C a EDRIVE D ca DDRIVE E a RC FLASH G amp Network 3 4 items Dont A Bluetooth Mod WMeuals Search for Devices Bluetooth Neighbori od My Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth settings of this computer
187. rograms All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless gt Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the notification area icon 11 Click Profiles Intel My WiFi Utility Intel My WiFi Technology Enabled Compatible WiFi devices can now connect to your computer via Intel My Medor Below is a list of connected decked na We A T MARIN connected to this comput Disable Profile Intel Wireless PAN Network Name Inte CP 75521 Profiles Figure 7 16 eee r Connected Devices 0 Intel My WiFi No devices are currently connected Utility Profiles To connect a new device to this computer click Add New Device Previously Connected Devices 0 No previously connected devices to display Do ntoad4i Wir LANModule Modules 12 Click Profiles click Intel Wireless PAN and click Edit or New Note that all preset settings may not be editable see sidebar Figure 7 17 n ro Profiles O Oo Profile Settings C e Profiles that are preset 13 You can change the Profile Name and Network Name to your personal may not be fully edit preferences in General tab 2 Profile Settings General Security Sharing Advanced Profile and Network Names The Profile Name is the name as dis played on your computer in the Net Network Name SSQ work Connections control panel able To edit all the profile settings click New to create a new wet profile and ad
188. rop 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 Do2ntb4eOptic al Devicen Manuals Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes a 1 Go to the Control Panel DVD Region Note 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives 3 Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s re gion code 5 times The fifth selection is perma nent This cannot be al e Region 1 USA amp Canada tered even if you change United Arab Emirates To change the current region select a geographic ares and then click OK n Not Selected cnca e Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt Region 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indo nesia Hong Kong Region 4 South amp Central Amer ica Mexico Australia New Zealand Region 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa Region 6 China your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes
189. rs in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 7 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc SS a eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the Windows 7 operating system is sup ported Note In order to run Windows 7 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a mini mum 1GB of system memory RAM DotriA Overy iewi anual com Manuals Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes three different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below Note that your model may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual Feature Model A Model B Model C CPU Type a eer j Supported See Specifications on page D 1 for more deta
190. running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more boxes with the mark detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the above to find detailed remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every information about the thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You computer s features may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 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 X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Dot nA Overview anual com Manuals Quick Start Guide 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 a Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the appropriate drivers Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drive
191. s may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows Vertical Scrolling J Roll the wheel one notch to scroll Left Right Primary Click Normal Select Secondary Click Context Normal Drag Some TouchPads require Menu Special Drag 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 One screen at a time Double Click Speed Horizontal Scrolling Double click the folder to test your setting if the folder does not Tit the wheel to scroll the following number open or close try using a slower setting of characters at a time 3 ClickLock I Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again es ie Figure 2 9 Mouse Properties Dondi TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Gestures and Device Settings The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac tion on the surface of the TouchPad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc uments objects and applications You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control P
192. s network device Rename this connection View status of this connection gt D k Local Area Connection Wireless Netwo Network cable unplugged y x Not connected X A JMicron PCL Express Gigabit Ether X Pii Intel R Centrinal Wireless Network Connection 7 Value Unidentified network Shared fl Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport A Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter 6 will Wireless Network Connection 7 Status 00 15 00 5C 72 51 DHCP Enabled Yes General Autoconfiguration IPv4 169 254 3 23 IPv4 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Connection IPv4 Default Gateway IPv4 Connectivity No network access IPv4 DNS Server IPv6 Connectivity No network access eke gt Figure 7 22 ia State Enabled NetBIOS over Tcpip En Yes 7 soda State LinkJocal IPv6 Address fe80 280a 92a9 a358 317 20 Wireless Network SSID My Profile IPv6 Default Gateway Duration 01 36 25 Ramt Savin Connection Details Speed 54 0 Mbps fec0 0 0 2 1 pal quality ail feo 0 08 3 1 Details Wireless Properties m Activity 73 Sent Ms Received i 0 Ce Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 39 Modules 24 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless gt Intel My WiFi Technology or by clicking the notification area icon Sj 25 To add a new device fo
193. sesesssreersereresrsrrereeerse 3 3 Power PLANS sieracissnsinenirieissmanasiin aagana riaa 3 4 Power Saving States eeesseesseeeseeesesersreenrserseeenrserseeeeress 3 6 SEED sieran i E e EEE AEO ROS 3 6 Hibernate sisaciiesociiesnionsniessiiieii siniseen iisi 3 7 HUE COWIE iiessedaecveniddeacetedaddats sess tenses ceustvacdis caavesseenenies 3 7 Configuring the Power Buttons 0 cece cece 3 8 Resuming Operation 0 eee eeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeaeeeseeeeas 3 9 Power Conservation Modes ceseseeseeseeseeeeeeeees 3 10 Battery Information oo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 3 11 Conserving Battery Power ccc eceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 3 12 Battery Lite oicscccctisicchaseasstacceesus sates shastbedds beck ouusdoesnavts 3 13 NEW Battery ccisccccsccscscacecassccssecssesscasecsesesscasesesseseaaseneees 3 13 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 13 Proper handling of the Battery Pack eee 3 14 Battery FAQ iienaa aias 3 15 Drivers amp Utilities What to Install ici scscccisivahsistcianislctaetiieiciereeatel cousins ies 4 1 Module Driver Installation ccceccescceeesseeesseeeeeees 4 1 Driver Installation senrima 4 2 Manual Driver Installation cccccccssecceesseeeeseeeees 4 4 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 0 0 4 4 User Account Control cccccccccccccsseceessseceessseeesseeeeeeees 4 5 Windows Security Message eee eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 4 5 New Hardware Found
194. t port on the left of the computer At least one other dis To Clone Displays 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 Youcan switch the Primary Secondary Display from the menu General Settings intel a Display Protes Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Click General Settings to access settings the options for any attached display Current Settings Advanced Mode Display a2 Te Ge ings Figure C 3 Display gt Multiple Displays Clone Options and Support Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Attaching Other Displays C 7 Video Driver Controls a Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure C 4 Display gt Multiple Displays Extended To Enable Extended Desktop 1 2 3 4 Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel Advanced Mode Display General Settings M
195. t the connectors line up 3 Replace the hard disk bay covers and screws Figure 6 7 Primary HDD Assembly Insertion Do6ntoli0i Upgrading the HardiDisk Drive s Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Model C Note that the secondary hard disk Model C if installed is located under the optical JDS device bay CD DVD RAID Hard Disks 1 Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter turn it over and remove the bat All hard disks in a RAID tery should be identical the 2 Remove the optical device see Upgrading the Optical Device Model C on same size and brand in page 6 5 order to prevent unex 3 When the optical device is removed the secondary HDD assembly will be visible pected system behavior 4 Remove screws from the secondary HDD assembly Figure 6 amp Secondary HDD Assembly Screws Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 11 Upgrading The Computer 5 Slide the secondary HDD assembly in the direction of the arrow it will not move fully out of the bay 6 Lift the secondary HDD assembly up out of the bay in the reverse direction to arrow Figure 6 9 Secondary HDD Assembly Removal Model C DoGntoli2i Upgrading the Hard iDisk Drive s Upgrading The Computer 7 Remove screws and the insulation plate Figure 6 10 Secondary Hard Disk Insulation Plate Removal Model
196. t to Settings and click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View 2 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the notification area icon g and select Sound Manager 3 Click Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click to select Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 to obtain the optimum recording quality 4 Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings Figure 2 6 Realtek Audio Manager Recording Setup 4 REALTEK Do2ntp Be Audi o Features Manuals Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Setup for 5 1 or 7 1 Surround Sound To setup your system for 5 1 or 7 1 surround sound you will need to connect the au dio cables to the Headphone Out Line In Microphone In jack and S PDIF Out THX Audio amp HDMI jacks note the S PDIF jack is used for 7 1 surround sound only Note that the THX audio ef i fects do not apply to audio 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel generated through an and make sure you are in Classic View HDMI connection see 2 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the notification area icon g and page select Sound Manager 3 Click Speakers tab and click Speaker Configuration tab 4 Select 5 1 or 7 1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull down menu ABR ow Fm see Connector Settings 5577 A haat a Auto Popup Dialog r a o You shou
197. tally 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 on the previous page Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on page 7 20 in order to save file space and help prevent system problems Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals PC Camera Module 7 19 Modules Reducing Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file After recording video check the video file size right click the file and select Properties and the remaining free space on your hard disk go to My Computer right click the hard disk and select Properties If necessary you can remove the recorded video 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 19 limit the file size of the captured video 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
198. task Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than from Sleep or Hibernate Switch user Default Program Log off Lock Help and Suppo Figure 3 3 Restart Start Menu Power A O Sleep Shut down gt f l Hibernate DO E L O ee ae L Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons P The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power saving state Click Choose what the power buttons do on Protection the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data 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 a 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 Sleep Do nothing Sleep When I press the sleep button Sl ep Sleep Hibernate Shut down EN When I close the lid Sleep x Sleep Password protection on wakeup Change settings that are currently u
199. this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war ranty Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet 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 Donc Viruses anual com Manuals Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software e Do not be tempted to make chang
200. tilities User s Manual disc Note that if you are using Advanced format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size and you are installing a Windows 7 release pre Service Pack 1 you will need to install a driver from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc at OS installation see page 8 21 Do nyAcSetting Up SATAJRAID or AHCI Mode Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure BIOS 1 Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS 2 Goto the Advanced menu select SATA Mode and press Enter see page 5 9 e Select RAID Mode 3 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 4 Set the DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu see Boot Menu on page 5 13 5 Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu or press F4 and Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer 6 See the instructions in RAID Setup Intel Matrix on page 7 6 E gt E _ _ __L _ _ gt gt gt gt E_EEE_E E _ __ SSS E Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 7 5 Modules Figure 7 1 Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM A Recovery Level When selecting disks for the Recovery RAID level you will need to use the Tab key to select a Mas ter disk and the Space key to select a Recov ery disk You can
201. tion which is specific to polymer batteries only and where applicable this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf e Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern e Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information SSS SSS SSS ESS aa a DoXnloaded from LpManual com Manuals Preface General 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 is powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in 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 representative or qual ified service personn
202. to close the window a 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the Device Drivers amp Util E ener ities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive renee 2 Click Option Drivers button Access the Intel PRO 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Set Wireless tools Sta 4 Click Next gt Next tistics and Diagnostic 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next aes ee ee aad 6 Click Typical button or Custom button grams All Programs gt 7 Click Install gt Finish Intel PROSet Wire less These tools pro Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win vide diagnostic and dows see overleaf statistical information only use the WLAN control in Windows to connect to a WLAN ac cess point A ee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Wireless LAN Module 7 25 Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 Va Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on Network and 1 Click the notification area wireless icon m and then double click an access point Sharing Center to connect to or click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the notification area menu a list of options will You can also use the Net appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks N
203. to initialize the volume Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the Programs All Programs menu Click Manage and click Advanced Click Initialize and click Yes button to begin the process The completion percentage will be listed under Status Status Manage Preferences Manage Volume Storage System View Name MyRAID Rename Array_0000 Status Normal Type Recovery Change type Size 152 625 MB v Advanced Update mode Continuous Change mode Write back cache Disabled Enable System volume Initialized Verification details Verify Verification error Initialize to enable the verification and repair of data inconsistencies on the volume g internal ATAPI device Blocks with media errors 0 Physical sector size 512 Bytes ERER TT Logical sector size 512 Bytes ae yoy sure you went to initials this volume now Swap master and recovery disk This process could take a while depending on the number and site of the daks You can continue ubag volume data and other applications during thes time External empty port 1 More help on this page Modules Figure 7 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Initialize Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 13 Modules 6 Click Advanced and click Verify then click Verify button to begin the process 7 The completion percentage will be listed under Status veri
204. u The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Set Supervisor Password Figure 5 4 Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance Note You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass word Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the s
205. ultiple Displays Color Enhancement Custom Resolutions Monitor TV Settings 3D Media Power Options and Support Display Profiles Current Settings Positioning X Save Operating Mode Extended Desktop X Primary Display Monitor X Options Second Display Built in Displgf X 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 E 3 Click the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical arrangement you wish to use e g the second ary display may be extended left right above below primary display the Click General Settings to make any adjustments re quired DoGalea8 cAittaching Other Displays Video Driver Controls Display Profiles You can save display settings to be loaded at any time 1 2 Go to the Intel R G amp M control panel and click Display Configure the General Settings Multiple Displays Color Enhancement Custom Resolution amp Monitor TV Settings to your preferences Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Click the Save button at the top of the General Settings Multiple Displays or Color Enhancement menus under Display Profiles Type a name for the Profile and click OK The Profile will be listed un
206. w google com an enrolled fi nger over the sensor on to this website M Iwant to use my Windows password SSS SSS LE SS SSS SS eee ee eee Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Fingerprint Reader Module 7 55 Modules QuickLaunch QuickLaunch allows you to drag and drop icons which represent websites folders applications and or computer actions to any enrolled finger and then swipe your fin ger to launch the icons assigned to that finger Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite Click Select Category MA button to group icons if required Drag and drop an icon to an enrolled finger To launch the website folder application and or action just swipe your finger across the sensor If you have entered the log on information for the website then a single swipe will launch the website s load the log on page and log on to your account PON gt Sh Figure 7 36 QuickLaunch Doni Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Adding a Website to QuickLaunch Click Start gt All Programs gt AuthenTec TrueSuite Click the Add Website button on the menu bar and the dialog box will be displayed Enter the website URL name icon and category as required Click Save and an icon will be associated with the selected website To delete an icon right click it and select Delete Icon and it will no longer be associated with the finger aaron SE AuthenTec TrueSuite ESTEN Add Website Figure 7

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