M5 Pro V14.1.
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.
Preface R&TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia.
Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has attained 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.
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.
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. Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration. 2. Do not place it on an unstable surface. Do not place anything heavy on the computer. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it.
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 programs. 5.
Preface Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and may 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: • • • • • When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed. If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade procedures, make sure that you have turned off the power, and disconnected all peripherals and cables (including telephone lines and power cord). You must also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the machine on. Before removing the battery disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the computer. X • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.
Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf. • Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a cause for concern. • Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries.
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.
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. Travel Considerations As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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.
Preface Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.
Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common. Don’t check it with “normal” luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects.
Preface Developing Good Work Habits 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: •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.
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 levels 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.
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Preface Contents Notice .............................................................................................................................................................I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ........................................................................................... II FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................
Preface LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................1-7 Illuminated LED Keyboard .......................................................................................................................1-8 Control Center ...........................................................................................................................................1-9 Keyboard Application Settings ..........
Preface Running Apps ..........................................................................................................................................1-35 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview ....................................................................................................................................................2-1 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive ............................................................................................................
Preface Hibernate ....................................................................................................................................................3-8 Shut down ..................................................................................................................................................3-8 Configuring the Power Buttons .................................................................................................................3-9 Resuming Operation ................
Preface Driver Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................4-7 Chipset .......................................................................................................................................................4-7 Video (VGA) .............................................................................................................................................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..............
Preface Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................5-6 System Time & Date (Main Menu) ...........................................................................................................5-6 SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................................................................................................................5-7 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) ....
Preface Boot Menu ...............................................................................................................................................5-16 Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ........................................................................................................5-17 UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) ..........................................................................................................................5-17 Exit Menu ...........................................
Preface Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ............................................................................................................6-21 WLAN Configuration in Windows .........................................................................................................6-22 Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module ......................................................................................................6-25 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation .............................
Preface Enabling & Managing TPM ....................................................................................................................6-63 TPM Management in Windows ...............................................................................................................6-64 TPM Actions ............................................................................................................................................6-66 3G/4G Module ...............................................
Preface Headphone-Out Jack .................................................................................................................................A-4 Microphone-In Jack ..................................................................................................................................A-4 Mini DisplayPort ......................................................................................................................................A-4 RJ-45 LAN Jack .............................
Preface Time Zone (System Program) .................................................................................................................B-6 Desktop Background (System Program) .................................................................................................B-6 Backlight Keyboard (Device) ...................................................................................................................B-7 TouchPad/PC Camera (Device) ................................................
Preface Microsoft Hybrid Graphics .......................................................................................................................C-2 Video Driver Installation ..........................................................................................................................C-4 Video (VGA) ............................................................................................................................................C-4 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ............................
Preface Audio ........................................................................................................................................................D-3 Keyboard & Pointing Device ....................................................................................................................D-3 Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................D-3 Interface ........................
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Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Appendix A • Appendix B • Appendix C • Appendix D A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e.g.
1 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer” on page 6 - 1 in the User’s Manual. You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you. Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer’s features.
Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 8.1) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals. 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.
1 Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the Windows 8.1 operating system is supported. Windows OS Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8.1 only. In order to run Windows 8/8.1 (64 bit) your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory (RAM).
Quick Start Guide System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface, and securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 2.
1 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open Built-In PC Camera PC Camera LED Built-In Microphone LCD Speakers Power Button Illuminated LED Keyboard 8. TouchPad and Buttons 9. Fingerprint Reader Sensor (Optional) LCD Panel Open 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft 4 5 The use of any portable electronic transmission devices (e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth or 3G/4G) aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure any wireless modules are OFF (i.e.
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
1 Quick Start Guide Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically. However special functions/hot-keys unique to the system’s regular keyboard may not work. Illuminated LED Keyboard The illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly.
Quick Start Guide Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application (not in the Start screen) press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touch Pad on/off (see Appendix B for full details).
1 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Application Settings You will need to install the keyboard hot key application driver (see “Hot Key” on page 4 - 8) and you can then select the type of keyboard as appropriate for your model’s configuration. After the driver has been installed, and the system restarts, the control panel below will pop-up to allow you to select the type of keyboard (full color, white illuminated or standard keyboard) for your system. Click Save to retain the setting chosen.
Quick Start Guide Combo Keys Application The Combo Keys application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch programs and applications, to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc. All the configuration settings are retained under (up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
1 Quick Start Guide Combo Keys Application Features: For full details see “Combo Keys Application” on page B - 8. • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts. • LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s executable file.
Quick Start Guide Keyboard Shortcuts The following Windows Logo Key (Winkey) keyboard shortcuts are useful for navigation/operation in Windows 8.1.
1 Quick Start Guide Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down.
Quick Start Guide Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 7 Front & Rear Views 1. LED Power Indicators 2. Vent/Fan Intake 3. DC-In Jack 4. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port 1 1 2 3 4 USB Ports E-SATA Cable Insertion E-SATA cables should be inserted as illustrated below (with the T-Shape inverted, the pins at the lower half of the connector). E-SATA cables only fit one way, do not force them. Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way, do not force them.
1 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 - 8 Right View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. S/PDIF-Out Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Multi-in-1 Card Reader SIM Card Reader (for 3G/4G USIM Cards - see over) 2 * USB 3.0 Ports RJ-45 LAN Jack Security Lock Slot Right View 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 USB Ports Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way, do not force them.
Quick Start Guide 3G/4G Module USIM Card Installation Insert the USIM card 1 as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards) until it clicks fully into position. To eject the card simply press it until it ejects, but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G/4G network (see below).
1 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 - 10 Left View 1. Vent/Fan Intake 2. HDMI-Out Port 3. 1 * Powered USB 3.0 Port 4. Mini Display Port 2 5. Mini Display Port 1 Left View 1 2 3 4 5 Powered USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 ports are denoted by their blue color. Note that the USB 3.0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on USB. The powered USB 3.
Quick Start Guide Bottom View Figure 1 - 11 Bottom View 1 1 1 1 1. Fan Outlet/Intake Overheating 1 1 To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/ fan intake(s) while the computer is in use. Bottom Cover Removal Warning 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 discharges.
1 Quick Start Guide Windows Versions Note that the information included on the following pages is for the latest updated version of Windows 8.1 only. Make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (see “Windows Update” on page 4 - 9). Windows 8.1 Control Panel Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel.
Quick Start Guide The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 8.1. • Click Search in the Windows Charms Bar (see previous page) and the search pane will pop out. Type Control Panel and select it from the results to the left. • Click on This PC (in Apps, or you can to pin This PC to the Start screen), click on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ribbon.
1 Quick Start Guide Display Most Recently Used Apps Right-click the Start button in the Desktop app (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced context menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc.
Quick Start Guide Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows are accessed from the Start screen and/or Windows Desktop app. The Desktop (which runs as an app within the Start screen) can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen (or by using the Windows Logo Key + D key combination). Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen to access Apps. Desktop App Figure 1 - 14 - Windows Start Screen Windows 8.
1 Quick Start Guide Apps & Tiles The Start screen will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these apps can fit on one screen so you will often need use the slider at the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps. Accessing Pining/Unpinning All Apps You can add and remove the tiles for apps and control panels in the Start screen.
Quick Start Guide Desktop Application When the Desktop app is running (click the app in the Start screen or use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination) you can use lower left hot corner to switch between the Start screen and the Windows Desktop app. To do so move your mouse to hover over the bottom left corner of the Desktop app and left-click. Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to the Start screen. Figure 1 - 16 - Desktop Windows 8.
1 Quick Start Guide The Charms Bar The right side of the screen (Start or Desktop) displays the Charms Bar. The Charms Bar contains the Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings menus. To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen, and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it (the bar will be black when it is active), or use the Windows Logo Key + C key combination.
Quick Start Guide Charms Bar Items • Search results. • Share : You can search for any file, application, Apps and control panel settings with instantaneous : This button is used to share information with people via mail or social networks. • Start : Click to bring up the Start screen (the same function as pressing the Windows Logo Key or clicking the bottom left of the screen). • Devices : Click this button to change connected peripheral device settings e.g. an external display.
1 Quick Start Guide Windows 8.1 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the taskbar (system tray). In Windows 8.1 the taskbar can be directly accessed from the Desktop application; if you are in the Start screen you will need to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to display the taskbar.
Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearances and Personalization) in Windows when running the Desktop app (see “Desktop Application” on page 1 - 25). Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Your computer will feature Microsoft Hybrid Graphics switchable graphics technology.
1 Quick Start Guide To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows: 1. 2. 3. Go to the Control Panel. Click Display (icon) - In the Appearance and Personalization category. Adjust resolution. Right-Click Desktop App 1 2 3 Figure 1 - 20 - Screen Resolution 1 - 30 Video Features 1. You can right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution 1 (Figure 1 - 20). 2. Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution 2 (Figure 1 - 20). 3.
Quick Start Guide To access the Intel(R) Iris(TM) Graphics Control Panel: 1. 2. OR 3. OR 4. Click Advanced settings 3 (Figure 1 - 20 on page 1 - 30) in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows. Click the Intel(R)... tab and click Graphics Properties (button) 4 (Figure 1 - 21 on page 1 - 31) . Right-click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
1 Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel: 1. OR 2. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel 5 (Figure 1 - 22). Double-click the icon 6 (Figure 1 - 22) in the Windows control panel.
Quick Start Guide Configuring External Displays It is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar (see “The Charms Bar” on page 1 - 26). To Configure Displays from Devices (Charms Bar): 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach your display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go the Charms Bar, select Devices. Click Project (you may need to click Second Screen). Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.
1 Quick Start Guide Power Options Power Options (Hardware and Sound) can be accessed from the Control Panel. The Power Menu item in Settings in the Charms Bar in Windows 8.1 may be used to Shut down or Restart (you can also add Hibernate/ Sleep to the menu - see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 10). You can also use the context menu (Shut down or sign out) shut the computer down/restart etc.
Quick Start Guide Running Apps To run apps in Windows 8.1 you will need to check that the Screen Resolution and User Account Control Settings are compatible with the system requirements. Screen Resolution Settings 1. 2. Switch to the Windows Desktop (click the app or use the Windows logo key + D key combination). Right-click a blank area of the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution.
1 Quick Start Guide User Account Control Settings If your computer meets the minimum screen resolution requirements, and still you can't run apps, then that you have to check the status of User Account Control (UAC). Apps may fail to open when the UAC is turned off. To check whether the UAC is on or off, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Control Panel.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • • • • Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive Multi-in-1 Card Reader Audio Features Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse Overview 2 - 1 2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cover(s) and /or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty. Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive The hard disk drive (HDD) and/or solid state drive (SSD) is used to store your data in the computer.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 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). • MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC • SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC Note: Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using the volume control in the Settings menu in the Charms Bar. 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 notification area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an audio menu and select Sound Manager).
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instructions below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon and select Sound Manager).
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 Sound Blaster Audio & HDMI Note that the Sound Blaster audio effects do not apply to audio generated through an HDMI connection (see page 6 - 48.). Setup for 5.1Surround Sound To setup your system for 5.1 surround sound you will need to connect the audio cables to the Headphone-Out, Microphone-In jack and S/PDIF-Out jacks. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 5. Plug in the speaker 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 into the jacks as follows: 2 • Headphone-Out Jack = Side Speaker Out • Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out • S/PDIF-Out Jack = Front Speaker Out 6. 7. 8. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up (see “Auto Popup Dialog” on page 2 - 6).
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 Mouse Driver If you are using an external mouse your operating system may be able to auto-configure your mouse during its installation or only enable its basic functions. Be sure to check the device’s user documentation for details. 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.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad Configuration Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “Touchpad” on page 4 - 8) you can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows, or by doubleclicking the TouchPad driver icon in the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app. You may then configure the TouchPad tapping, buttons, scrolling, pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences. You will find further information at www.synaptics.com.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 Show Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures involved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item. Select the gesture (Pinch Zoom, Rotating, Three Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick) in the Device Settings > Settings left tree menu and click the Show Video button to see the demonstration video.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Disabling the Touchpad If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason (e.g. you may find that when using the computer’s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it) you can do so by using Fn + F1 key combination. 2 You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the Mouse Properties control panel.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 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 continuous motion). 2 Figure 2 - 8 Scrolling Gesture 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.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos) in 90 degree increments. Place a finger down on the left “target” zone and keep it stationary. Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger (clockwise or counterclockwise) to rotate the object.
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Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management Overview To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power management conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.
Power Management 3 Forced Off If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work, press the power button for 4 seconds, or longer, to force the system to turn itself off. 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. 2. 3. 4.
Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the front panel. When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/ Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). Use Power Options (Hardware and Sound) in the Windows control panel to configure this feature.
Power Management Shutting the Computer Down Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems. Use the Shut down or sign out item in the Context Menu (right-click the lower left corner of the screen to bring up the menu). 3 You can also use the Power Menu in Settings in the Windows 8.1 Charms Bar. If you want to add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 10.
Power Management 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 access further configuration options in Advanced Settings.
Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). 3 Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source.
Power Management Power-Saving States You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. Win 8.1 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving states. Sleep In Sleep all of your work, settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time, which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Sleep to save power.
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 failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost. Hibernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds.
Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power/sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu. Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data.
Power Management Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3 Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel (see page 1 - 34). Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable” . Click Choose what the power buttons do. Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings. Click Save Changes and close the control panel.
Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo).
Power Management 3 Power Conservation Modes The Energy Star setting will result in maximum power saving, but with the possible loss of some performance. Power Conservation Modes 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. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center: 1. 2. Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.
Power Management Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination from almost any of the Windows 8 interfaces/Apps to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock, Switch User, Log off, Change a password and Task Manager options. If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.
Power Management 3 Low Battery Warning When the battery is critically low, immediately connect the AC/DC adapter to the computer or save your work, otherwise, the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted. Battery Information Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Battery Power Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the programs you are running, and peripheral devices attached. You can set actions to be taken (e.g.
Power Management Conserving Battery Power • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter. • Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off. • Close wireless, Bluetooth, modem or communication applications when they are not being used.
Power Management Battery Life 3 Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to remove the battery for any reason (e.g. long term storage) see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 3.
Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects (e.g.
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. 3 1. 2. Save and close all files and applications. Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never.
Power Management 3. Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings.
Power Management 4. 5. Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options.
Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
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Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & 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 operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities. Thus, some of the system components won’t be auto-configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation.
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. Click the message “Tap to choose what happens with this disc.” Click Run autorun.exe. Click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu.
Drivers & Utilities 5. 6. 7. Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 (the drivers must be installed in this order) which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below. Click to select the driver you wish to install, (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages.
Drivers & Utilities Win 8.1 (64-bit) Driver 4 Page # Win 8.
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Click Browse CD/DVD (button) in the Drivers Installer application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder. Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft). See “Windows Update” on page 4 9 for instructions.
Drivers & Utilities User Account Control 4 If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure, click Continue or Allow, 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 installation procedure.
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and click Install Drivers (button). Chipset 1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. Video (VGA) 1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. NVIDIA Video (VGA) 1. Click 3.Install NVIDIA VGA Driver > Yes. 2.
Drivers & Utilities 4 Touchpad 1. Click 6.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next. 3. Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next. 4. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the computer. Hot Key 1. Click 7.Install Hotkey AP > Yes. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. 4.
Drivers & Utilities After installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen. To install any of the optional drivers, eject the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and then reinsert it (or double-click the disc icon in My Computer), and click Option Drivers (button) to access the optional driver menu.
Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option. 4 Models A & B Figure 4 - 3 - Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules.
BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) Configuration: The Setup utility If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup. Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make.
BIOS Utilities BIOS Settings Warning 5 Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore the Optimized Defaults with . 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 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.
BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “nonfatal”. 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 distributor/supplier as soon as possible. Non-Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot.
BIOS Utilities BIOS Settings Warning 5 Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore the Optimized Defaults with . The Setup Utility The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).
BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup. Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of the screen. Setup Menus The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only.
BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu 5 System Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = 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.
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. OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA Controller if applicable. 5 System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable. The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed.
BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu 5 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) The sub-menu here allows you to change the device installed in the Combo Slot.
BIOS Utilities mSATA/3G Slot Support (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) Select which device is installed in the mSATA/3G slot from this menu option. Select the appropriate device installed in the slot from the menu, and then save the changed BIOS settings. You will then need to shutdown the system and remove the AC/ DC adapter. You should then plug the AC/DC adapter back in again and restart the computer to have the system recognize the changes made.
BIOS Utilities SATA Mode Selection 5 If you have installed the Windows OS with either AHCI or RAID mode enabled, DO NOT disable the set mode (if you wish to disable the set mode you will need to reinstall the Windows OS). Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu) Enable/disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology from this menu. The rapid start hibernation mode can resume power within 7 to 9 seconds and can remember your computer's state with zero power.
BIOS Utilities tem from booting, and may require a reinstall of the OS. If you do wish to change the SATA mode then backup any necessary data on your hard disk(s) as you will need wipe the disks clean in order to prevent system problems. Figure 5 - 5 SATA Mode Change Notification 5 Boot Logo (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot.
BIOS Utilities Security Menu Security Menu 5 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. Figure 5 - 6 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).
BIOS Utilities 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 password. Set User Password (Security Menu) You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility.
BIOS Utilities Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) Secure Boot Control prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process. Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot (see “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 16). Enabling Secure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Secure Boot as Standard (with a fixed secure boot policy), or Custom (which enables you to make changes to the Key Management database).
BIOS Utilities TPM Configuration (Security Menu) This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, and to configure the TPM State. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM.
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 8 Boot Menu 5 BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intended for guidance in setting up your system’s BIOS. BIOS versions are subject to constant change and revision, therefore your computer’s actual screens may appear slightly different from those pictured on these pages. 5 - 16 Boot Menu When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g.
BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) Press Enter to select the Boot Option # and use the arrow keys to select any device in order to move its boot priority up and down the list (the selected device will be highlighted in white). UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) Enable/disable UEFI Boot from this menu. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification provides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot time.
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 9 Exit Menu 5 Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made. Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.
Modules Chapter 6: 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.
Modules RAID Hard Disks/ Solid State Drives 6 All HDDS/SSDs in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior. 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.
Modules RAID Level Description Table 6 - 1 RAID 0 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive. RAID Levels RAID 1 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 identical data) will handle all the data.
Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure (Windows 8.1) To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3) you will require two identical (see sidebar) hard disks or solid state drives. 6 You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 8.1 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so. ========================================================== • The Microsoft Windows 8.
Modules 9. Select Create RAID Volume and press . Figure 6 - 1 10. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks. 11. Go to Name: and press . 12. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press .
Modules 13. Go to RAID Level: and press . 14. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 for details) and press . • RAID0 (Stripe) • RAID1 (Mirror) • Recovery 15. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press . 16. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto to X (o select the disk required and press .
Modules 17. You should select two identical disks/SSDs to form your RAID volume. 18. If you have selected RAID0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to your requirements. 19. If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the Synchronization to “On Request” or “Continuous”. 20. Go to Create Volume and press . 21. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu).
Modules 22. Press to exit the menu. 23. Press and to “Save Changes and Reset”, however ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so. • Make sure the Windows 8.1 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive. and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 8.1 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD). 6 24. Press as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu. 25.
Modules IRST Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 3.Install IRST Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next > Next. 5. Click the check box to accept the license and click Next. 6. Click Next > Next > Next. 7. Click Finish to restart the computer. 8. See “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems” on page 6 - 31.
Modules Deleting a RAID (Windows 8.1) If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so. However backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID, as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Start-up your notebook computer and press to enter the BIOS. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and press . Go to the RAID (listed under RAID Volumes:) and press .
Modules PC Camera Module When the PC Camera application is run the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in red. Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video. Use the Fn + F10 key combination (see “- Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 14) to toggle power to the PC Camera module.
Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you want to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 6. Go to the Control Panel. Click Sound (Hardware and Sound) and click Recording (tab). Right-click hold and release Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) and make sure the item is not disabled. Double-click Microphone (or select Properties from the right-click menu).
Modules Camera App 1. 2. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon . The camera interface will display two buttons on the right side of the screen. Figure 6 - 7 Camera App Buttons Exposure Use the slider to adjust the Exposure level. 3. 4. 5. The upper button is used to record video, and the lower button is used to take still pictures. Right-click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Modules Camera Options The Camera Options settings may be accessed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon . While the camera app is running access the Charms Bar (e.g. click Use the Windows logo key + C key combination). Click Settings and then click Options. You can adjust the Photo Aspect Ratio, select the Microphone, Hide/Show grid lines and turn Location Info on or off from the Options panel.
Modules Taking Pictures/Capturing Video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon . Right-click the screen and select the timer if you require a countdown before capture. Click the appropriate icon to take a picture or start video capture (if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom corner of the screen). To stop video capture click the main window again (or click the stop icon ).
Modules Camera Roll 1. 2. 3. 4. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon . Right-click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen. Click Camera Roll. Click the arrows / (on either side of the screen) to browse through the captured photos/video, and back to the Camera app. Editing Photos 6 Figure 6 - 11 1. Clicking on a captured photo will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons. 2. 3.
Modules photo with the edited changes), Update original (which changes the original picture permanently) or Undo any changes. 9. Click the Edit button to bring up a full suite of tools to edit the photo. 10. Click on the menu headings on the left, and then click on the tool on the right to edit the photo as required. Edit Menu Basic Fixes Light Color Effects Figure 6 - 12 Editing Tools 11.
Modules Editing Videos 1. Clicking on a captured video will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons. 2. Click Delete to remove any video from the camera roll (you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletion). The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to run the Video. Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos/video in the camera roll. Click Trim to edit the video.
Modules Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file. After recording video, check the video file size (right-click the file and select Properties) and the remaining free space on your hard disk (go to My Computer, right-click the hard disk, and select Properties). If necessary you can remove the recorded video file to a removable medium e.g. CD, DVD or USB Flash drive. Note that the Windows 8.
Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft 6 The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure the WLAN & Bluetooth module(s) are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode (see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 14). Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel® or 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n (Combo) module is on (i.e. the system is not in Airplane Mode) before installing the driver.
Modules 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Finish to restart the computer. 6. The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows (see page 6 - 22). 6 Intel® WLAN Driver Installation 1.
Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options, however make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. Charms Bar 1. 2. 3. Go to the Charms Bar. Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon (it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off). A list of available access points will appear.
Modules 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Double-click an access point to connect to it (or click it and click Connect). Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next. You can choose to find other devices or not. When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected . Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point. 6 Figure 6 - 16 Networks Connected / Disconnect 9.
Modules Desktop Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch to the Windows Desktop (click the app or use the Windows logo key D key combination). Click the wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar. A list of available access points will appear. Double-click an access point to connect to it (or click it and click Connect). Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next. You can choose to find other devices or not.
Modules Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth module (either Intel® or 3rd Party) then install the driver as instructed overleaf. Make sure that the module is on (i.e. the system is not in Airplane Mode) before installing the driver. Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only (simultaneous data transfer is not supported).
Modules High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer 6 The Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer. However to achieve such transfer speeds, both devices must support high speed data transfer. To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on. Check your Bluetooth compatible device’s documentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer. 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation 1.
Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows You can configure a Bluetooth connection as below, however make sure the Bluetooth module is on (or the system is not in Airplane Mode) before configuration. Desktop Mode 1. 2. 3. Switch to the Windows Desktop (click the App or use the Windows logo key D key combination). Click the notification area of the taskbar and double-click the Bluetooth icon click and select Show Bluetooth Devices). The Bluetooth item in PC and Devices will appear.
Modules 4. 5. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and a list of discovered devices will appear. Double-click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Pair. 6. On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device. 7. Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing. Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device.
Modules To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 1. 2. 3. 4. Switch to the Windows Desktop (click the app or use the Windows logo key + D key combination). Click the notification area of the taskbar, click the Bluetooth icon and click Open Settings. Click Options, and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box (Discovery) has a check inside it.
Modules IRST and M.2 PCI-e SSDs 6 Note that Intel® Rapid Storage Technology does not support M.2 SSDs with a PCI-e Interface (M.2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported) in AHCI mode. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high-performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities.
Modules Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your RAID configuration. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the item in the Start menu. When the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window. Here you can view the general health of the storage system. Various volume creation and management options are available depending on the system’s status.
Modules Help Click the Help (or press F1) menu button at the top of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. 6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Help If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as “Degraded” or “Failed” it may be possible to recover the volume. If the volume cannot be restored then you will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up. Click the Help menu (or press F1) for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Volumes.
Modules 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 Level Verify RAID 0 Bad blocks are identified. Bad blocks are identified. RAID 1 Data on the mirrored drive is compared to data on the source drive. Verify & Repair Table 6 - 2 N/A Bad blocks are reassigned.
Modules Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data 8. 9. 10. 11. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window. Click Manage and click Advanced. Click Verify and click Verify (button) to begin the process (in some cases you may be required to initialize a volume before verification).
Modules 12. The completion percentage will be listed under Status (verifying and repairing). 13. Click Close in the Verify Volume Data Results window. Scheduling Verify & Repair You can schedule verification and repair by clicking Preferences > Scheduler and enabling a set time for verification and repair.
Modules Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the SSD as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory. System Requirements to support Intel® Smart Response Technology: • System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID (see ““SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - 10). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed.
Modules Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 1. 2. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Click Enable acceleration under Performance > Smart Response Technology (note that you will at least 5MB of free unpartitioned and unallocated space on the SSD otherwise the Smart Response Technology item will not appear). Figure 6 - 27 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Performance Enable Acceleration 3. 4. Select the SSD to be used as a cache device.
Modules 5. 6. Select the HDD (or RAID volume) to be accelerated (it is highly recommended that you accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance). 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.
Modules 7. The page will refresh and report the new configuration in under Performance > Smart Response Technology.
Modules Intel® Rapid Start Technology and M.2 PCI-e SSDs 6 Note that Intel® Rapid Start Technology does not support M.2 SSDs with a PCI-e Interface (M.2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported) in AHCI mode. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology can resume power from Hibernation within 7 to 9 seconds and can remember your computer's previous state with zero power.
Modules Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration 1. 2. 3. Enable/disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology from the BIOS (see “Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - 8). Go the Windows control panel and double-click Administrative Tools (System and Security)> Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management Right-click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu.
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”. 5. Click Shrink (any unallocated file space may be formatted for storage use). Figure 6 - 31 Shrink Volume Size 6 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.
Modules 6. Run the Desktop app and right-click the lower left hot corner (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) and select Command Prompt (Admin). Figure 6 - 32 Search for CMD Prompt 6 7. 8. Type “DISKPART”. At the DISKPART command type “list disk”.
Modules 9. Type “select disk #” (# is disk number where you want to create the store partition, so refer to the results obtained from "list disk" for exact disk number). 10. The message “Disk # is now the selected disk.” will appear. Figure 6 - 34 Diskpart - Select Disk # 6 Figure 6 - 35 11. Type “create partition primary”. 12. A “DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition.” message should appear.
Modules 13. Type “detail disk”. Figure 6 - 36 Diskpart - Detail Disk 6 14. Type “select Volume #” (# is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from "detail disk" for the exact volume number). 15. The message “Volume # is now the selected volume.” will appear.
Modules 16. Type the following, depending on the format of the SSD. • For MBR formatted SSDs: “set id=84 override” (the id must be set to 84). • For GPT formatted SSDs: “set id=D3BFE2DE-3DAF-11DF-BA40-E3A556D89593”. 6 Figure 6 - 38 Diskpart - Set id= 17. The message “DiskPart successfully set the partition ID.” will appear. 18. Close the CMD window.
Modules 19. Go the Windows control panel and double-click Administrative Tools (System and Security)> Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management. 20. The disk partition should read Healthy Hibernation Partition. Figure 6 - 39 Computer Management (Healthy Hibernation Partition) Healthy (Hibernation Partition) 6 21. Restart the computer. 22. Install the driver (see below). Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1.
Modules Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-3 Audio AP Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 5.Install SBX-Fi MB 3 AP > Yes. 4. Click Next > Yes to accept the license. 5. Click Next > Full Installation (button). 6.
Modules Volume Controls You can click on the volume dials to adjust the level for either the microphone or master volume. You can choose to save the settings for Music, Movie or Game, and these settings can be exported or imported as required.
Modules Smart Volume Setting SBX Pro Studio Click the check box to enable/disable the control, and use the slider to adjust the levels. Press the play button to test settings. The default setting for Smart Volume in SBX Pro Studio is set to Normal. 6 To get the full effect of this setting it is recommended that you set it to Loud. Figure 6 - 42 Sound Blaster X-Fi 3 SBX Pro Studio • • • • • Crystalizer: Enhances audio to make it sound livelier.
Modules Scout Mode Click in the box to enable Scout Mode to enhance your ability to hear enemies in games from a further distance away than would normally be possible.
Modules Voice FX Click in the box to enable Voice FX and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Select the mode required from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the playback of the effect.
Modules EAX Effects & EQ Click to select either/or EAX Effects or EQ, select the mode required from the dropbox and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Click on Save to save any custom changes to the set levels and effects.
Modules Advanced Settings Select the speaker/headphone configuration from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the effect. You can also adjust the Bass Management by clicking the Bass Redirection and Subwoofer Gain, and click on the slider to adjust the Crossover Frequency.
Modules Hot Key Configuration Click Configure Hot Keys in Scout Mode or Advanced Settings menus to access the Hot Key Configuration menu. Click Enable All Hot Keys, and then click on the task and press the key sequence required. Any hotkeys chosen will be locked by the application, and therefore will not be able to be used in other applications.
Modules Creative ALchemy The Creative ALchemy application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu. Use the left menu to select any installed games and click the button to move them to the right column to enable ALchemy support for the game. Creative ALchemy restores hardware accelerated audio to enable EAX effects and 3D Audio when playing Direct Sound3D games.
Modules Testing 5.1 Surround Sound (Advanced Settings) If you are using the Sound Blaster X-Fi 3 control panel (Advanced Settings) to test your headphones/speakers, set up as a 5.1 surround sound system with the microphone jack enabled as the "Center/Subwoofer" (see Figure on page 2 - 6) in the Realtek HD Audio Manager, you may not hear the low Subwoofer test tone as some headphones/speakers do not support low frequencies.
Modules Fingerprint Reader and Power Saving States 6 If your computer is in a power saving state (e.g. Hibernate or Sleep) you should keep your finger clear of the fingerprint sensor. Fingerprint Reader Module The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer. Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection. There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model.
Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers. 3. Click 6.Install Fingerprint Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next > Install. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6. The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign-in options configuration of the Windows Account (see overleaf).
Modules Fingerprint Module Configuration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 Go to the Charms Bar. Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings. Click Accounts and then click Sign-in options. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password). After you have added the password you will need to restart the computer and use your password to log on to the system. Go to the Charms Bar. Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings. Click Accounts and then click Sign-in options.
Modules 10. Input the Windows password and click OK. 11. You will then be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times. Figure 6 - 50 Add a Fingerprint 6 12. Click Finish. 13. You can choose to Add another finger (this is recommended) or Remove the current fingerprint reading. 14. You can now scan your fingerprint to log-on to the computer.
Modules Trusted Platform Module (Optional) The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a system administrator before users can access security features. Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader.
Modules Enabling & Managing TPM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable. You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer. You can now manage the TPM from Windows.
Modules TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows: 1. 2. 3. Go to the Control Panel. Click BitLocker Drive Encryption (System and Security). Click TPM Administration.
Modules 4. The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here.
Modules TPM Actions 1. 2. 3. Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM (this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key). After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off, Change Owner Password, Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout. A wizard will help take you through any setup steps.
Modules BitLocker BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk. Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel (System and Security). 1. 2. Click Turn on Bit Locker. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup BitLocker, and make sure you have a removable media (e.g. a USB flash drive) to store saved recovery keys etc.
Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft 6 The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure the WLAN, Bluetooth and 3G/4G module(s) are OFF (or the system is in Airplane Mode) if you are using the computer aboard aircraft (see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 14).
Modules 3G/4G Module USIM Card Installation Insert the USIM card 1 as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards) until it clicks fully into position. To eject the card simply press it until it ejects, but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G/4G network (see below). USIM Card Orientation Note that the USIM card’s readable side (with the gold-colored contacts) should face upwards as illustrated.
Modules 3G/4G Module PIN Code & Power-Saving 6 Note that there may be some issues when a/4G PIN Code is set for 3G modules in Windows, if Mobile Broadband has been turned off, and the system has resumed from a power-saving state. See ““3G/4G Configuration in Windows” on page 6 - 70. Figure 6 - 57 Networks Mobile Broadband 6 - 70 3G/4G Module 3G/4G Configuration in Windows You can configure a 3G/4G connection as below, however make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins.
Modules 4. 5. Any 3G/4G service provider (connection information is usually stored on the USIM card) will appear under Mobile Broadband. Double-click any connection icon under Mobile Broadband (or click and then click Connect). Figure 6 - 58 Mobile Broadband (Connect) 6. 7. The system will connect to your network. A Connected will appear alongside the 3G/4G connection (click the connection to view the timer which indicates your connected time for the current session).
Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft 8. 9. You can then access the internet, download e-mail etc. as per any internet connection. To disconnect you can select the connection and click Disconnect . The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. 6 Make sure the system is in Airplane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft. Figure 6 - 59 Mobile Broadband (Disconnect) 6 - 72 3G/4G Module 10.
Modules Wireless Display Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module/WLAN Bluetooth Combo module (you need to make sure that your video adapter/display device is compatible with your particular WLAN/Combo module) in conjunction with a compatible video adapter/display device (purchased separately) to allow you to display the contents of the notebook display on another display (e.g. HDTV), without the need to have cables stretching across a room.
Modules Wireless Display Configuration 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Figure 6 - 60 Add a Wireless Display 6 - 74 Wireless Display Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8.1. Go the Charms Bar, select Devices. Click Project. Click Add a wireless display.
Modules 5. The system will then search for compatible display devices (this may take up to 60 seconds so allow time for this to complete). Figure 6 - 61 Searching For Devices 6 6. 7. 8. Double-click any detected display device in the list. You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting. Click Next.
Modules 9. The display will then connect (for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter/display for full details). 10. Go to the Project menu (Charms Bar > Devices) and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect from the wireless display. 11. To permanently disconnect from the display (you will need to go back through the connection process again) you can select it in PC and Devices > Devices and click Remove Device > Yes.
Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears 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 - 7) to see the computer’s power status. • Connections - Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere.
Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wallet. • Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can. You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer.
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 definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet. 7 • Be careful when opening e-mail from sources you don’t know.
Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if as this may violate the terms of your warranty. • Read the documentation.
Troubleshooting • Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem. Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged.
Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned on the power but it doesn’t work. 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 blinking orange. , is Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source.
Troubleshooting Problem The computer feels too hot. Possible Cause - Solution Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating” on page 1 - 15 & 1 - 19). Make sure you’re using the correct adapter.
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. Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The system freezes or the screen goes dark. The system’s power saving features have timed-out. Use the AC/DC adapter, press the sleep (Fn + F12) key combination, or press the power button if no LEDs are lit. The system never goes into a power saving mode. Power Options features are not enabled. Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer (see “Power-Saving States” on page 3 - 7).
Troubleshooting Problem A file cannot be copied connected Bluetooth device. Possible Cause - Solution to/from a I cannot obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer. The computer is off (or in Sleep Mode) but powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working outlet, or by battery with a capacity above 20%. I have plugged a device into the powered USB port in order to charge it, but the device is not charging.
Troubleshooting 7 Problem Possible Cause - Solution Audio Volume is too low when listening through headphones. You have set the Speaker Configuration to 5.1 or 7.1 Speaker. It is recommended that you set the Speaker Configuration to Stereo (not to 5.1 or 7.1 Speaker) when listening through headphones in order to maximize audio quality. See “Audio Features” on page 2 - 4. The Sound Blaster audio controls don’t work when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution I have used Update Driver in Device Manager (Unknown device > Other Devices) to try and install the Airplane Mode driver. Windows encountered a problem in attempting to update the driver, and a yellow exclamation mark appears in Device Manager against the Unknown device. It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter 4 (which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc).
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When using a Bluetooth headset the audio appears to be mono and not stereo. This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets. To resolve this issue do the following (you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up, restart, or when the system resumes from hibernation): 1. 2. 3. OR 1. 2. 7 3. Go to the Devices & Printers control panel in Windows. Double-click the Bluetooth headset. Click Connect to complete the stereo connection.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Card Reader Description The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device. Inserting Cards into the Card Reader Note that the cards should be inserted with the readable side of the card facing upwards, as illustrated on the right.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description e-SATA / USB 3.0 Combo Port 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. 3.0 /e-SATA E-SATA Cable Insertion E-SATA cables should be inserted as illustrated below (with the T-Shape inverted, the pins at the lower half of the connector). E-SATA cables only fit one way, do not force them.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Headphone-Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack. Microphone-In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 3.0 Port These USB ports are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device). 3.0 Powered USB 3.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) A A - 6
Control Center & Combo Keys Appendix B: Control Center & Combo Keys Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center & the Combo Keyboard applications. Control Center The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, power management features and enables you to quickly turn modules on/off. Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control where applicable.
Control Center & Combo Keys Control Center Access B To run the Control Center press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar. Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel (move the cursor onto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it). Combo Keys Access The Combo Keys is accessed from within the Control Center by clicking Combo Keys in the Gaming section of the Control Center.
Control Center & Combo Keys Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc. You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.
Control Center & Combo Keys Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages.
Control Center & Combo Keys Power Status (System Program) The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state. Brightness (System Program) The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level.
Control Center & Combo Keys Power Conservation (System Program) This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period of inactivity (see “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 12). Click either the Performance, Balanced or Energy Star button.
Control Center & Combo Keys Backlight Keyboard (Device) Click the numbers under the Backlight Keyboard icon to adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight LED. TouchPad/PC Camera (Device) Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module’s power status. The icon will appear dimmed when it is off. Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected (see Table B - 1, on page B - 3).
Control Center & Combo Keys Combo Keys Application Click the button in the Control Center, or the click the icon to access the Combo Keys application. in the notification area of the taskbar, Profiles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete Profiles (you can maintain 12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the menus. If you double-click on a Profile you can change the Profile Name, and change an Image file (images created using PNG files).
Control Center & Combo Keys Combo Keys Application Features • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys. This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts. • LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys to launch any program’s or application’s executable file. • EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys to send commonly used strings of text.
Control Center & Combo Keys Enabling or Disabling Combo Keys You can enable or disable combo keys (and therefore any hotkeys or mouse profile functions currently in use) by using the Fn + Backspace key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again.
Control Center & Combo Keys Keyboard Settings The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Control Center & Combo Keys Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached, the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left 1 , right 2 and middle 3 buttons of the attached mouse, and also for any backward 4 and forward 5 buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the button number and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page.
Control Center & Combo Keys Keyboard Settings - Express Key To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Control Center & Combo Keys 7. 8. 9. 10. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange. Figure B - 10 - Key Combination Set B Tool Tips The Tool Tips field allows you to type a note to remind yourself of the function you have programmed the key for under any Profile.
Control Center & Combo Keys Enabling Time Record If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination, then you can use Time Record function to do so. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key for the shortcut action, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Control Center & Combo Keys 6. You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time (MS) field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses. B Figure B - 12 - Time Record Between Key Presses 7. 8. 9. 10. Click to close the Time Record window. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete.
Control Center & Combo Keys Keyboard Settings - Launch App You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows: 1. 2. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the application, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Control Center & Combo Keys 3. 4. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green. B Figure B - 14 - Key Set to Launch App 5. 6. If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Control Center & Combo Keys Keyboard Settings - Express Text A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. 1. 2. 3. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
Control Center & Combo Keys 4. 5. 6. 7. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in blue. If you want to remove any Express Text key, select it and click on Restore.
Control Center & Combo Keys Keyboard Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any keys not required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in Action Type. The key will now be disabled. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on Restore. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Control Center & Combo Keys Mouse Settings - Express Key To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations (an external mouse must be attached), or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. 1. 2. 3. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
Control Center & Combo Keys 4. Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name). 5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them). 6. Click Stop Record to complete the process. 7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. 8.
Control Center & Combo Keys Mouse Settings - Launch App You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows: 1. 2. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Control Center & Combo Keys 3. 4. 5. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in green Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Control Center & Combo Keys Mouse Settings - Express Text A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. 1. 2. 3. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
Control Center & Combo Keys 4. 5. 6. 7. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in blue. If you want to remove any Express Text mouse button, select it and click on Restore.
Control Center & Combo Keys Mouse Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Disable in Action Type. The button click will now be disabled. If you want to enable the button again, select it and click on Restore. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Video Driver Controls Appendix C: Video Driver Controls Overview The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - 29. The basic video features for this computer can be configured using the Intel(R) Iris(TM) Graphics Control Panel. Further video configuration is available through the NVIDA control panel. See the following pages for further information. • For Intel video driver control information see pages C - 5 to C - 29.
Video Driver Controls Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Most notebook computers come with either a discrete or integrated graphics solution. Discrete graphics solutions feature a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) which are capable of playing games, watching HD video or running GPU-based applications. 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.
Video Driver Controls How Switchable 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.
Video Driver Controls iGPU or dGPU Note the NVIDIA control panel refers to Highperformance NVIDIA processor (which is the discrete GPU) and Integrated graphics (which is the integrated GPU). Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and click Install Drivers (button). Video (VGA) 1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3.
Video Driver Controls Intel® Iris(TM) Graphics Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel(R) Iris(TM) Graphics Control Panel. To access the control panel see below and overleaf: 1. Click the Intel® Iris™ Graphics Control Panel icon in the Apps screen. Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel® DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much (up to 1748MB) system memory (RAM) as needed to the integrated video system (the video driver must be installed).
Video Driver Controls OR 2. OR 3. 4. OR 5. OR 6. Right-click the Desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu. Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows. Click the Intel® Iris™ Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties (button). Double-click Intel® Iris™ Graphics in the Windows Control Panel.
Video Driver Controls You can make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu panel and adjusting the settings on the right.
Video Driver Controls Sub-Menus Some of the menu panels will also have sub-menus (in the top left corner of the menu alongside the icon ) to display further configuration options.
Video Driver Controls Display Click either Display Settings or Color to make display adjustments, including configuration for any attached external displays. Multiple Display At least one other display must be attached in order to view multiple display selection options.
Video Driver Controls Multiple Display Click the Display menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus. The Multiple Displays menu allows you to configure the display mode of any attached displays (see “Attaching Other Displays” on page C - 21). At least one other display must be attached in order to view multiple display selection options.
Video Driver Controls The Audio Settings sub-menu (if applicable) allows you to configure the capability mode of any attached displays (i.e. the attached display supports audio). Enable Audio Without Video to keep audio on when the display blanks out for power saving purposes.
Video Driver Controls 3D This menu allows you to choose how 3D images are displayed. Performance displays the smoothest motion of images, Quality displays the most detail, Balanced provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filtering and Vertical Sync features to your preferences. Click Apply to save changes.
Video Driver Controls Options Options allows you to Customize Hot Keys (for opening the application, rotating the display, scaling etc.,) to your preferences. Click Apply to save changes.
Video Driver Controls Preferences Click the Options menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus. The Information Center provides details on System Information, the Built-In Display and any attached displays. Go to the Preferences sub-menu in Options and Support to configure preferences for the Intel® Iris(TM) Graphics Control Panel. Make sure you turn Tray Icon On to display the icon in the notification area of the taskbar (as below).
Video Driver Controls Video The Video Profiles menu allows you to brighten or darken movies, or to switch to vivid colors. Click Basic or Advanced to adjust the video settings based on the Application Settings or Driver Settings. The Preview image will display a sample image using the current settings. You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time. Click Apply to save changes.
Video Driver Controls Click the Video menu at the top of the screen to display the sub-menus.The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness, Skin Tone Enhancement, Noise Reduction etc. Click Apply to save changes.
Video Driver Controls The Image Scaling and Gamut Mapping menus allow you to adjust these items.
Video Driver Controls Power Choose a Power Plan for when the computer is Plugged in or On battery. When turned on, the Display Power Saving Technology (which adjusts the backlight intensity) battery settings may be adjusted by means of the slider towards Maximum Quality or Maximum Battery. Click on Apply to save changes.
Video Driver Controls Support Click Support and select an item from the menus to bring up the help and support topics. You will need to be connected to the Internet to access the key resource links.
Video Driver Controls Display Devices & Options Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or external display port/mini display port. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported. Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may find that the desktop does not occupy the full screen area. Use either the display’s auto adjust/configure controls, or the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel to configure the full screen display.
Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays To Clone Displays: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attach your external display to the display port/mini display port/HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > Multiple Displays (sub-menu). Click Clone from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu. Click Apply, and OK to confirm the settings change. You can select the displays to be used from the Select Active Displays menu.
Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Mode: 1. Display Settings Extended Desktop 2. You can have different Colors, Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them. 3. 4. Attach your external display to the display port/mini display port/HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > Multiple Displays (sub-menu). Click Extended from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu.
Video Driver Controls To Enable Collage Mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Attach your external displays to the external monitor port and HDMI-Out port, and turn them on. Go to the Intel(R) HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display > Multiple Displays (sub-menu). Click Collage from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu. Click Enable Collage and click On. Click Vertical or Horizontal to arrange and displays as required. Click Apply, and OK to confirm the settings change.
Video Driver Controls Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination You can use the +P key combination to quickly bring up the Second Screen menu. Attaching Other Displays - Devices (Charms Bar) You can configure attached displays from Devices (in the Charms Bar). 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach your external display to the display port/mini display port/HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go the Charms Bar, select Devices. Click Project (you may need to click Second Screen).
Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach your external display to the display port/mini display port/HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to the Screen resolution control panel (see page 1 - 30) in the Desktop app. Click the Detect button. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
Video Driver Controls 5. You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure C - 21 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options C • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) • Extend these displays - Treats both connected displays as separate devices • Show desktop only on 1/2 - Only one of your displays is used.
Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video signals. In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the Control Panel.
Video Driver Controls 5. 6. Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempting 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.
Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel To access the GeForce..... control panel from the desktop; rightclick the desktop, then click NVIDIA Control Panel. NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control Panel tab. 1. 2. Go to the Control Panel. Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click to view the control panel in either Large icons or Small icons if you are in Category view).
Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as image settings, 3D Settings and video configuration. Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page. Click on the sub-heading tasks in the left menu (and on the highlighted links) for information. Use the buttons on the top left to go back, forward etc.
Video Driver Controls Display GPU Activity Icon Click to enable Display GPU Activity Icon in the Notification Area to quickly access the GPU Activity monitor from the taskbar. Customization Options One of the most important aspects of hybrid 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 offered for users who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage.
Video Driver Controls 3. 4. 5. 6. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Find the executable file icon of the application you want to run. Right-click the icon and select Run with graphics processor from the context menu. Select either High-performance NVIDIA processor (dGPU) or Integrated graphics (iGPU) to run the program with the selected GPU.
Video Driver Controls Customization Options Although hybrid technology is completely seamless to the user, there are customization options within the control panel (see page C - 32). C 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 preferred. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click Manage 3D Settings (3D Settings) and select Global Settings (tab).
Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel. Click Manage 3D Settings (3D Settings) and select Program Settings (tab). Select a program to customize from the drop-down menu, or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu. Select the preferred graphics processor for the program from the drop-down menu. Click the Setting menu items to select any options required.
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. Click Set PhysX configuration. Click to Select a PhysX processor from the menu; Auto-select (recommended) is the default setting.
Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your distributor/supplier for details.
Specifications Processor Memory Intel® Core™ i7-4870HQ (2.50GHz) Processor 6M L3 Cache, 22nm (22 Nanometer), DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 47W Dual Channel DDR3L Intel® Core™ i7-4770HQ (2.20GHz) Processor 6M L3 Cache, 22nm (22 Nanometer), DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 47W Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ (2.50GHz) Processor 6M L3 Cache, 22nm (22 Nanometer), DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 47W Core Logic Mobile Intel® HM87 Express Chipset Display 15.6" (39.62cm) QFHD (3840 * 2160) / WQHD+ (2880 * 1620) / FHD (1920 * 1080) 3.
Specifications Two M.2 2280 SSDs with SATA (Serial) Interface (RAID 0/1) (Factory Option) OR One M.
Specifications Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 (2*2 802.11 b/g/n) M.2 WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2 2230 Module (Factory Option) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 (1*1 802.11 a/c) M.2 WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2 2230 Module (Factory Option) 3rd Party Combo WLAN (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth v4.0+LE Combo M.2 2230 Module (Factory Option) 3G UTMS/HSPA+ M.
