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Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel D - 5

Windows 7

Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel

Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within

Windows 7

are accessed from the

Start

menu. When

you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be
placed in the

Start

menu and/or the desktop. Right-click the

Start menu

icon

, and then select

Properties

customize the appearance of the

Start

menu.

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the

Control Panel

. The

Control

Panel

is accessed

from the

Start

menu, and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features

Windows

(e.g. power, video, network, audio etc.).

Windows 7

provides basic controls for many of the features,

however many new controls are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you install the drivers. To see all
controls it may be necessary to toggle off

Category View

to view the control panel icons.

Figure D - 2

- Start Menu & Control Panel

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Summary of Contents for Multimedia PC

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Page 3: ...ation This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered tr...

Page 4: ...ark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in of...

Page 5: ...owed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number...

Page 6: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 7: ...t 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 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to ...

Page 8: ...e line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product ...

Page 9: ...of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged 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...

Page 10: ...onnected from any external power sup plies Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use the power cord if it is broken Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and discon nected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines and power cord You must also remove your ba...

Page 11: ...tteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for furth...

Page 12: ...ve or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects...

Page 13: ...rsonnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to any liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Removal Warni...

Page 14: ...creen on page 1 8 so that it doesn t reflect any light into your eyes Use a chair which offers good back support especially lower back The seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or on a footrest directly in front of you If possible illuminate your work area with natural daylight or use a steady glowing non flickering light source Place the keyboard and mouse so that your arms are at...

Page 15: ... image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the...

Page 16: ...be mounted on a wall for display The system meets VESA MIS D Standard 100mm 100mm for wall mounting However if you intend to wall mount the system please contact your service center for information in order to avoid personal injury or damage to the computer ...

Page 17: ...nstructions for Care and Operation VII Power Safety VIII Polymer Battery Precautions IX Battery Precautions X Cleaning XI Servicing XI Ergonomics XII Wall Mounting Information XIV Quick Start Guide Overview 1 1 Advanced Users 1 2 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users 1 2 Warning Boxes 1 2 Not Included 1 3 System Software 1 4 System Startup 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...3 HDMI In Port in Sleep or Hibernate Modes 1 15 System Map Right View 1 16 System Map Rear View 1 17 Wireless Keyboard Mouse USB Transceiver 1 18 Windows 8 Touch Screen Controls Gestures 1 19 Touch Keyboard 1 21 Windows Control Panel 1 23 Windows 8 Start Screen Desktop 1 24 Windows 8 Charms Bar 1 28 Windows 8 Control Panel 1 30 Windows 8 Taskbar 1 33 Video Features 1 34 Power Options 1 37 Running ...

Page 19: ... Regional Codes 2 5 Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 6 ExpressCard Slot 2 7 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards 2 7 Audio Features 2 8 Setup for Audio Recording 2 9 Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 8 2 10 Power Management Overview 3 1 The Power Sources 3 2 AC DC Adapter 3 2 Battery 3 2 Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Plans 3 4 Power Saving States 3 6 ...

Page 20: ...Life 3 14 New Battery 3 14 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 14 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 15 Battery FAQ 3 16 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Driver Installation Windows 8 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 5 User Account Control 4 6 Windows Security Message 4 6 New Hardware Found 4 6 Driver Installation Procedure 4 7 Chipset 4 7 ...

Page 21: ...tilities Overview 5 1 The Setup Utility 5 2 Failing the POST 5 3 Fatal Errors 5 3 Non Fatal Errors 5 3 Setup Screens 5 4 Main Menu 5 5 System Time Date Main Menu 5 5 SATA Port Main Menu 5 6 System Extended Memory Main Menu 5 6 MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision 5 6 Advanced Menu 5 7 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 7 ...

Page 22: ...vanced Menu 5 9 Super IO Configuration Advanced Menu 5 9 Security Menu 5 10 Password on boot Security Menu 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 11 Set User Password Security Menu 5 11 Interface Items Security Menu 5 11 Secure Boot Advanced Menu 5 12 Configuration Security Menu 5 12 Boot Menu 5 13 Fast Boot Boot Menu 5 14 UEFI Boot Boot Menu OS Select 5 14 Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu 5...

Page 23: ...6 9 Removing the 3 5 88 9mm HDD 6 10 Replacing the Brackets Screws in the 3 5 88 9mm HDD 6 12 Removing the 2 5 63 5mm HDD or SSD 6 14 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Drive 6 17 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 18 Upgrading the Processor 6 21 Modules Options Overview 7 1 PC Camera Module Windows 8 7 2 PC Camera Audio Setup 7 3 Metro UI Camera App 7 4 Taking Pictures Capturing Video 7 6 Wireles...

Page 24: ...Di Application Configuration 7 20 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 8 7 23 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation 7 24 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 7 25 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 7 26 Trusted Platform Security Module 7 30 Enabling Activating TPM 7 31 Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation 7 33 Initializing TPM 7 34 Infineon Security Platform Settings ...

Page 25: ...rts and Jacks A 2 Card Reader Port A 2 DC In Jack A 2 HDMI In Port A 2 HDMI Out Port A 2 Headphone Out Jack A 2 Microphone In Jack A 3 PS 2 Type Keyboard Mouse Ports A 3 RJ 45 LAN Jack A 3 RS 232 COM Serial Ports A 3 Security Lock Slot A 4 USB 2 0 1 1 Ports A 4 USB 3 0 Port A 4 Intel Video Driver Controls Intel Video Driver Installation B 1 Video B 1 ...

Page 26: ... 5 Attaching Other Displays B 6 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar B 8 HDMI Audio Configuration B 9 Specifications Processor C 2 Core Logic C 2 Display C 2 Memory C 2 Video Adapter C 3 BIOS C 3 Storage C 3 Audio C 3 Interface C 3 Card Reader C 3 Slots C 3 Communication C 3 Power Management C 4 Power C 4 ...

Page 27: ...ter D 2 Buttons LED Indicators Win 7 D 3 On Screen Display Indicators Buttons D 4 Windows 7 Start Menu Control Panel D 5 Video Features D 6 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 D 8 HDMI Audio Configuration D 11 Power Options D 12 Audio Features D 13 Driver Installation D 15 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers D 17 User Account Control D 18 Windows Security Message D 18 ...

Page 28: ...7 D 36 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Intel PROSet Wireless D 39 Intel My WiFi Configuration D 41 Windows Mobility Center D 50 Intel Wireless Display Application Windows 7 D 51 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 7 D 56 Bluetooth Connection Problems D 63 Trusted Platform Security Module Windows 7 D 67 Initializing TPM D 71 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool D 73 Tablet PC Input Optio...

Page 29: ... utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Bluetooth WLAN Combo and Trusted Platform Security modules some of which may be optional depending on y...

Page 30: ...h all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of ...

Page 31: ...en the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util ities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to...

Page 32: ...information covers information related to the Windows 8 operating system however for specific information on the Windows 7 operating system see Appendix D Note In order to run Windows without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a mini mum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows 7 8 OS In order to run Windows 7 or 8 32 Bit without limitations or decreased performance your computer ...

Page 33: ...t and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 4 Push the power button at the front of the computer along the bottom of the LCD to turn the computer on Figure 1 1 AC DC Adapter Plugged In Power Button Power Button located along the bottom of the LCD Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Power item in Settings in the Charms Bar...

Page 34: ...ront View Model A 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 PC Camera LED 3 Built In Microphone 4 LCD 5 Power Button 6 Function Buttons 7 Power System Activity LED Indicators 8 Speakers 1 2 5 4 6 3 7 8 8 5 6 7 Multi Touch Screen Note that Model B computers incorporate a touch screen Model A computers do not ...

Page 35: ...del B 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 PC Camera LED 3 Built In Microphone 4 LCD with Multi Touch Screen 5 Power Button 6 Function Buttons 7 Power System Activity LED Indicators 8 Speakers 1 2 5 4 6 3 7 8 8 5 6 7 Multi Touch Screen Note that Model B computers incorporate a touch screen Model A computers do not ...

Page 36: ...k Figure 1 4 Adjust the Stand 1 2 Moving the Computer We strongly recommend using both hands to move the computer You can use one hand to grip the computer by the stand and the other to hold the top of the LCD screen It is recommended that you carry the computer with the LCD facing your body to avoid scratching the surface against other objects However take care not to scratch the LCD with any per...

Page 37: ...he side with the other hand to move the computer back to the original position Figure 1 5 LCD Screen Tilt 3 3 Apply pressure from the top of the screen to adjust the stand outwards up to 50 from the vertical position DVD Operation Note that although the comput er may be tilted up to an angle of 50 degrees from the vertical position the DVD ROM drive will only work i e continue to spin and read DVD...

Page 38: ...to bring up the on screen menu when HDMI devices are plugged in Mode Toggle Use this button to toggle between the computer and HDMI Input modes see Mode Toggle on page 1 12 Icon Color Description Orange AC DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status Bl...

Page 39: ... video and audio signals from attached HDMI devices Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC Compatible MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 Port The USB 3 0 port is denoted by its blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black Note that the USB 3 0 ports require a driver for Wi...

Page 40: ...lug in the HDMI cable from the external device to the com puter s HDMI In port and the computer will act as the display device For resolutions supported see page C 3 Mode Toggle Press and hold the mode toggle button to switch between the computer and HDMI input modes When the HDMI input source is displayed you can use any HDMI device plugged in to the computer s HDMI In port A quick press of the b...

Page 41: ...em and use the decrease increase buttons to make adjustments Figure 1 8 Main Menu If HDMI Device is Connected HDMI Cable Removal in Hibernate or Sleep Modes Note that as part of the power saving feature if the computer is in Sleep or Hibernate modes and the HDMI ca ble is removed from the HDMI In port any settings adjusted in the Main Menu will revert to the default settings when the HDMI cable is...

Page 42: ...then only the power button will function Computer Power Status Battery HDMI Icon Mode Toggle Button Press Hold Mode Toggle Button Quick Press The computer is powered on using the AC DC adapter Indicates battery charge status only Toggles between computer display and HDMI input Toggles the display on off The computer is powered off but is plugged in to the AC DC adapter Green when HDMI cable is plu...

Page 43: ... the system as a display device is as follows 1 The System is in Sleep or Hibernate mode and no HDMI cable is plugged in 2 The battery HDMI icon will be off 3 Plug in the HDMI cable 4 The battery HDMI icon will turn green for about 8 seconds and then turn off again 5 Press the Mode Toggle Button 6 The battery HDMI icon will turn green again 7 After a few seconds the system will display the image f...

Page 44: ...e Bay for CD DVD Device see page 2 3 2 Headphone Out Jack 3 Microphone In Jack 4 USB 2 0 Port 5 Stand Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM de vice to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adju...

Page 45: ...supplied with this model 6 Security Lock Slot 7 Battery 8 2 RS 232 Serial Ports 9 PS 2 Port keyboard 10 PS 2 Port mouse 11 DC In Jack 12 2 USB Ports 13 RJ 45 LAN Port 1 2 3 8 3 8 9 4 13 5 5 5 12 USB Port for Wireless Transceiver Note that the USB port for the wireless trans ceiver is designed spe cifically for a USB dongle for an RF Key board Mouse kit not supplied with this model Do not use any o...

Page 46: ... not use this port for any other device see sidebar 1 Remove the USB transceiver port cover by sliding it in the direction of arrow 2 Insert the USB transceiver into the USB port 3 Replace the cover USB Port for Wireless Transceiver Note that the USB port for the wireless trans ceiver is designed spe cifically for a USB dongle for an RF Key board Mouse kit not supplied with this model Do not use a...

Page 47: ...pe from the right Access the Charms Bar Pull your finger from the right side of the screen in the black area to the left a little bit to bring up the Charms Bar Figure 1 12 Swipe from Right Left Swipe from the left Switch apps If multiple apps are running you can slide your finger from the left side of the screen in the black area to the right to switch between apps Swipe slowly from the left Snap...

Page 48: ...ulling your finger about halfway down the screen Swipe down up All Apps menu Swiping the finger a little bit down from the top or up from the bottom of the Start screen will bring up the menu with the All Apps icon Tap the All Apps icon to access the apps Figure 1 13 Swipe Up and Tap Hold Release Desktop Right Click Swipe down on an item Select right click Swipe down on any tile in the Start scree...

Page 49: ...L address in Internet Explorer When the Touch Keyboard is displayed you have several dis play input options and these can be accessed from the icon at the bottom right of the keyboard To access the Touch Keyboard from the Desktop app click tap the keyboard icon in the taskbar Figure 1 14 Touch Keyboard Touch Keyboard Desktop app taskbar Icon Select Keyboard or Writing Pad Input ...

Page 50: ...you to input text without the use of an actual keyboard and you can use writing pad to write continuously or one character at a time or touch keyboard to input text Use the Help menu for further information Figure 1 15 Touch Keyboard Writing Pad Input Help Click Help ...

Page 51: ...trol Panel In Windows 8 right click the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu or use the Windows Logo Key X key combination and select Control Panel If you are using a Touch Screen then access the Charms Bar from the desktop not the Start screen tap Settings and tap Control Panel or access it from the All Apps menu Figure 1 16 Windows 8 Context Menu Charms Bar Settings from Desktop Ap...

Page 52: ...grams within Windows 8 are accessed from the Metro user interface s Start screen and or Windows Desktop The Desktop which runs as an app within the Start screen can be ac cessed by clicking tapping the Desktop item in the Start screen or by using the Windows Logo Key D key combination Figure 1 17 Windows Start Screen Desktop App ...

Page 53: ...creen Right click on a blank area of the Metro UI Start screen or swipe a finger from the top or bottom of the touch screen and you will see the All Apps icon Click tap the All Apps icon to display all the installed applications etc Right click any icon or swipe down on it to bring up the menu at the bottom of the screen You can then click tap the appropriate icon to pin the App to or unpin from t...

Page 54: ...your mouse to hover over the bottom left corner of the screen and click tap the pop up To switch between the Desktop app and Start screen using the touch screen use the Charms Bar swipe a finger from the right and tap Start to access the Start screen and tap the Desktop app to switch back When you move to the lower left hot corner in the Start screen itself it will take you back to your most recen...

Page 55: ...nd Prompt Device Manager and Network Connections etc Figure 1 20 Advanced Context Menu Right Click lower left hot corner Display Most Recently Used Apps If you are in the Start screen Desktop or an app you can move your mouse to the upper left corner of the screen to get back to the most re cently used app To view all the most re cently used Apps hover over the top left of the screen and then move...

Page 56: ...f 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 swipe a finger from the right to access the Charms Bar using the touch screen see over Figure 1 21 Start Screen with Charms Bar Move the mouse over a Charms Bar icon to activate the menu Move the mouse to the top lower right icons ...

Page 57: ...lick tap this button to change connected peripheral device settings e g an external display Settings This button gives instant access to the computer settings such as Network Audio Notifica tions Power and Keyboard click tap Change PC Settings to activate the PC Settings menu Figure 1 22 Settings Menu Charms Bar Touch Screen Access To quick access the Charms Bar using the Touch Screen 1 Place your...

Page 58: ...ccessed in a number of ways in Windows 8 Click tap Search in the Windows Charms Bar see previous page and the search pane will pop out Type Control Panel and select it from the results to the left Figure 1 23 Search Control Panel Click tap on Computer you may need to pin Computer to the Start screen in the Start screen click tap on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ri...

Page 59: ...ttings in the Windows Charms Bar and select Control Panel from the menu Figure 1 25 Settings Charms Bar Desktop App Only Right click on a blank area of the Metro UI Start screen or swipe a finger from the top or bottom of the touch screen Click tap the All Apps icon and click tap Control Panel Figure 1 26 All Apps Control Panel ...

Page 60: ...27 Keyboard Shortcut to Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control Panel Press the Windows logo key and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Alternatively press the Windows logo key and R to bring up the Run dialog box and then type Control Panel and press Enter to access the Control Panel ...

Page 61: ... click tap the Desktop app to switch to the Desktop The taskbar is displayed in much the same way as it was in Windows 7 and you can see the notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the Control Panels and applications referred to during the course of this manual can be accessed from here Figure 1 27 Desktop Taskbar You can pin unpin apps to from the taskbar in muc...

Page 62: ...n page 1 26 and Appendix B In Windows 8 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see Windows 8 Charms Bar on page 1 28 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go the Charms Bar and select Devices 3 Click tap Second Screen 4 Click tap on any one of the options from the menu to...

Page 63: ...n category 3 Adjust resolution Figure 1 29 Screen Resolution 1 3 2 Right Click Desktop App 1 You can right click tap and the touch screen until you see a square icon and then release your finger the desktop and select Screen reso lution Figure 1 29 2 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 29 3 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 29 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 1 2 3 ...

Page 64: ...ution control panel in Windows 2 Click tap the Intel R tab and click tap Graphics Properties button Figure 1 30 on page 1 36 OR 3 Right click tap hold and release the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click tap the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu Figure 1 30 Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Control Panel 3 4 4 ...

Page 65: ... item in Set tings in the Charms Bar in Windows 8 may be used to Shut down or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 9 Shut Down Restart or Sleep 1 Go to the Charms Bar and click tap Settings 2 Click tap Power 3 Select Sleep Shut Down or Restart Figure 1 31 Power Settings ...

Page 66: ...t click a blank area of the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 768 although preferably 1366 768 or above see sidebar Figure 1 32 Screen Resolution Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps Windows 8 The minimum resolution in which Metro style Apps will run is 1024x768 The minimum resolution required to support all the features of W...

Page 67: ...is on or off follow the instructions below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click tap on User Accounts and then click tap on Change User Account Control settings or click tap System and Security and click tap Change User Account Control Settings under Action Center 3 If the slider is in the Never notify position then the UAC is disabled 4 To enable or turn on the UAC move the slider to Always notify or ...

Page 68: ...Quick Start Guide 1 40 1 ...

Page 69: ...Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi in 1 Card Reader ExpressCard Slot Audio Features Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 8 ...

Page 70: ...disk is accessible from the rear of your computer as seen below For further details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive SSD on page 6 9 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nec...

Page 71: ... DVD onto the disc tray with la bel side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly inter rupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into ...

Page 72: ...ther materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the...

Page 73: ...al code DVD Region Note DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s re gion code 5 times The fifth selection is perma nent This cannot be al tered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes Region 1 USA Canada Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt Region 3 South Eas...

Page 74: ...e accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see ExpressCard Card Reader on page 4 7 Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Figure 2 4 Front View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Me...

Page 75: ...d width 54mm for the Express Card 54 and 34mm for the Express Card 34 Make sure you install the Card Reader driv er see ExpressCard Card Reader on page 4 7 Inserting and Removing Express Cards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the Express Card...

Page 76: ... notification area icon to bring up an audio menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the volume icon in the taskbar or the audio slider in the Settings menu see sidebar Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using the vol ume control in the Set tings menu in the Charms Bar Figure 2 6 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access the menu above Note that many keyboards ...

Page 77: ...k HD Audio Manager Hardware and Sound or right click the taskbar icon and select Sound Manager 3 Click tap Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click tap to select Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 to obtain the optimum recording quality 4 Click tap OK to close the control panel and save the settings Figure 2 7 Realtek Audio Manager Recording S...

Page 78: ...s desktop and launch Windows Explorer with Computer displayed F Display file Search I Open the Settings charm K Open the Connect charm L Lock the computer and display the Lock screen P Display the Second Screen menu R Switch to the Windows Desktop and display the Run dialog box Z Access the App Bar Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key D key combi nation to switch be tween the St...

Page 79: ...ystem OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications Using some form of power management greatly increases the life span of the LCD OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your operating system For more information...

Page 80: ...gle 4 Press the power button on the front of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the conf...

Page 81: ...d 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 Figure 3 1 Power Menu Settings Charms Bar Shut Down Note that you should always shut your com puter down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Power Menu in the Set tings menu in the Windows 8 Charms Bar This will help prevent ...

Page 82: ...ed time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click tap Change plan settings and then click tap Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation See Table 3 1 on page 3 10 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or de...

Page 83: ... Choose High performance you may need to click tap Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered Figure 3 3 Pow...

Page 84: ...left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted To add Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate S...

Page 85: ... within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery To add Hibernate to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 9 Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety ...

Page 86: ... will remain green Click tap 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 However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click tap Change settings ...

Page 87: ... Menu as follows 1 Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel see page 1 30 2 Click tap Choose what the power buttons do 3 Click tap to put a tick in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings 4 Click tap Save Changes and close the control panel Figure 3 6 Power Options Define Power Buttons Shutdown Settings ...

Page 88: ...Sleep Blinking Green Press the Power Button Press the Sleep Button see your keyboard documentation Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Table 3 1 Resuming Operation Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seco...

Page 89: ...ch User Log off Change a password and Task Manager options If you click tap the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu ap pears to display Sleep Shut down and Restart To fully control all the power options including Hibernate mode go to the Power Options control panel and configure the power button sleep button and lid to per form the function selected Fi...

Page 90: ...t down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 Click tap the battery icon in the notification area to see the current battery level and charge status Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work oth erwise th...

Page 91: ...er 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 Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center Hardware and Sound control panel provides an easy point of access for information on ...

Page 92: ...lly charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 16 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an e...

Page 93: ... emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your distributor supplier If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years Caution...

Page 94: ...s down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never Figure 3 10 Power Plan Create ...

Page 95: ...ement Battery Information 3 17 3 3 Click tap Change plan settings after creating it and click tap Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 11 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power Settings ...

Page 96: ... battery options 5 Choose the options below click tap Yes if a warning appears Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 1 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Figure 3 12 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 97: ...harge 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 ...

Page 98: ...Power Management 3 20 3 ...

Page 99: ... User s Manual disc contains the drivers and util ities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 4 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated all drivers provided are for Windows 8 Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera Wireless LAN and Blue tooth WLAN Com...

Page 100: ...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 6 Click tap to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 7 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the appropriate pages Driver Installation If you miss the message...

Page 101: ...natively click tap Start navigate Browse to the executable file and then follow the manual setup instructions Note If you need to reinstall any driver you should uninstall the driver first Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screens See Figure 4 3 on page 4 9 for the optional driver installer screen ...

Page 102: ... 4 on page D 16 for Windows 7 driver installation information Windows 8 Driver Page Windows 8 Driver Page Chipset Page 4 7 Wireless LAN Module Windows 8 Page 7 8 Video Page 4 7 Windows Mobility Center Page 7 17 LAN Page 4 7 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 8 Page 7 23 ExpressCard Card Reader Page 4 7 Trusted Platform Security Module Page 7 30 MEI Driver Page 4 7 Audio Page 4 7 ...

Page 103: ... original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click tap the Programs and Features icon Programs Uninstall a program Click tap to se lect the driver if it is not listed see below and click tap Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in t...

Page 104: ...tion for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click tap Cancel to close the window and follow the installa tion procedure Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at the ti...

Page 105: ...k tap Next Next Install 4 Click tap Finish 5 The network settings can now be configured ExpressCard Card Reader 1 Click tap 4 Install Cardreader Driver Yes 2 Click tap Finish MEI Driver 1 Click tap 5 Install MEI Driver Yes 2 Click tap Next Yes Next 3 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click tap 6 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click tap Next 3 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Not...

Page 106: ...mance 5 Close the control panel Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click tap Windows Update System and Security 3 Click tap Check for updat...

Page 107: ...dicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in cluded in your purchase option Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and click tap Option Drivers button to access the optional driver menu Figure 4 3 Optional Drivers ...

Page 108: ...Drivers Utilities 4 10 4 ...

Page 109: ...u make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages a...

Page 110: ...the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when p...

Page 111: ...rors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot options Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the r...

Page 112: ... are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Ent...

Page 113: ...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 Figure 5 2 Main Menu ...

Page 114: ... on the computer s SATA Ports System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision This item contains information on the BIOS version etc and is not user configu rable ...

Page 115: ...OS Utilities Advanced Menu 5 7 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting and Total Graphics Memory Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 116: ...ic Video Memory Technology for the graphics device The default memory size allocated is Max up to 1748MB and this may be adjusted to 128MB or 256MB by pressing the spacebar to adjust if required see Dynamic Video Memory Technology on page B 1 SATA Mode Selection Advanced Menu You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in IDE native compati ble AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface mode...

Page 117: ...perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep Super IO Configuration Advanced Menu Use this menu to enable disable and configure the serial RS 232 ports to your re quirements Change Settings ...

Page 118: ...sword is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Sec...

Page 119: ...odified in user mode You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor password 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 Interface Items Security Menu The interfaces for the ExpressCard New Card Card Reader WLAN LAN Au dio a...

Page 120: ... be set to Standard with a fixed Secure Boot policy or Custom which allows changes to execution policy and Secure Boot databases Configuration Security Menu This sub menu will allow you to enable disable the Trusted Platform Module TPM Security Device Support and to configure the TPM State Select Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the TPM Configu ration menu...

Page 121: ... Priorities Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Set up and restore the Pre vious Values with F2 or Optimized De faults with F3 UEFI Boot POST When UEFI Boot is en abled then the prompts to press F2 or F7 will not appear However you can ...

Page 122: ...boot and runtime services Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu and press Enter to select a device from the Boot Option list You can go to either Network Device BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities or Hard Drive BBS Priorities and use the and keys to move the device s boot priority up and down the list the selected device will be highlighted in whit...

Page 123: ...o Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose Load Setup Defaults to restore the original Setup defaults and return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 5 Exit Menu ...

Page 124: ...BIOS Utilities 5 16 5 ...

Page 125: ...ar an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Removing the Rear Component Cover Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive SSD Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Drive Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it Warranty Warning Please check with your serv...

Page 126: ...these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines and power cord Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace ...

Page 127: ...pter 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow until the bottom marker of the battery cover icon is aligned with the marker on the side of the computer 5 Remove the battery bay cover Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade ...

Page 128: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 4 Removing the Battery 6 6 Raise the battery up out of the bay 7 Remove the battery 6 Figure 6 2 Battery Removal 7 7 6 ...

Page 129: ... bay cover by angling it to fit on the right at first and then click the left side into place 3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow until the top marker of the battery cover icon is aligned with the marker on the side of the computer 4 Slide the latches towards the lock symbols to lock the cover in place Figure 6 3 Battery Cover Insertion 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 7 5 6 7 ...

Page 130: ...is necessary to remove the rear cover component cover to access the components 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all cables and peripherals 2 Carefully place the computer flat with the LCD facing down make sure you cover the LCD to avoid scratches so that you may access the rear cover 3 Remove screws Figure 6 4 Rear Cover Screws 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 131: ...e rear cover up in the direction of the arrow until the bottom marker of the rear cover icon is aligned with the marker on the side of the computer 5 Carefully remove the rear cover and set it aside Figure 6 5 Rear Cover Unlock Figure 6 6 Rear Cover Remove 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 ...

Page 132: ... Cover 6 Inserting the Rear Cover 1 Carefully slide the rear cover on to the computer until the marker of the rear cover icon is aligned with the marker on the side of the computer 2 Replace screws Figure 6 7 Inserting the Rear Cover 1 2 3 6 1 7 1 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 133: ... the appropriate information Removing the 3 5 88 9mm HDD on page 6 10 Replacing the Brackets Screws in the 3 5 88 9mm HDD on page 6 12 Removing the 2 5 63 5mm HDD or SSD on page 6 14 Removing the 2 5 63 5mm HDD from the Bracket on page 6 15 Removing the SSD from the Bracket on page 6 16 HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep ...

Page 134: ...DD 1 Remove the battery and rear cover see pages 6 3 6 5 2 The hard disk is located at point 3 Remove screws from the hard disk bracket 4 Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of arrow 5 Life the HDD assembly out of the computer Figure 6 8 3 5 HDD Assembly Removal 1 2 5 6 6 1 3 2 5 4 7 7 ...

Page 135: ...ve the left and right side brackets from the HDD Screwdriver Types Make sure you use a small manual screw driver and not an elec trical screwdriver in the course of the up grade disassembly pro cedures outlined here due to the delicate na ture of the screws Figure 6 9 3 5 HDD Assembly Removal 8 13 8 9 11 10 13 12 ...

Page 136: ... as illustrated 5 Firstly screw in the 2 top case screws note the screw type 6 Secondly screw in the 4 side case screws note the screw type Screw Types Note that screws 1 2 and screws 3 6 are dif ferent Screws 1 2 are for the top of the brack et and screws 3 6 are for the side of the brack et Figure 6 10 3 5 Hard Disk Assembly Brackets Screw Insertion 1 2 3 6 2 1 3 4 6 5 HDD Brackets Screws Note t...

Page 137: ...y including the screws into place as per Figure 6 8 on page 6 10 9 Make sure the HDD is connected to the slot and then tighten the four screws and replace the rear component cover and screws Screwdriver Types Make sure you use a small manual screw driver and not an elec trical screwdriver in the course of the up grade disassembly pro cedures outlined here due to the delicate na ture of the screws ...

Page 138: ...e a small manual screwdriver and not an electrical screwdriver to do this due to the delicate nature of the screws 4 Life the HDD assembly out of the computer Foam Insert for SSDs Note that if your comput er contains an SSD in the bracket then a foam insert will be supplied Make sure you have the foam inserted when in stalling an SSD to this bracket see Remov ing the SSD from the Bracket on page 6...

Page 139: ...ard Disk Drive SSD 6 15 6 Removing the 2 5 63 5mm HDD from the Bracket 5 Remove screws and separate the bracket from the HDD 6 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk Figure 6 13 2 5 Hard Disk Assembly Brackets Screws 1 2 3 4 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 140: ...et 1 Remove screws and separate the bracket and sponge assembly from the HDD 2 Separate the bracket from the sponge 3 Make sure you insert the sponge when installing a new HDD 4 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk Figure 6 14 SSD Assembly Brackets Screws Sponge 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 2 4 5 6 ...

Page 141: ...rive 1 Remove the battery and rear cover see pages 6 3 6 5 2 The ODD is located at point 3 Remove the screw and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device out in the direction of the arrow at point 4 Reverse the process to install any new optical device Figure 6 15 Removing the ODD 1 2 3 3 2 1 ...

Page 142: ...or details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Remove the battery and rear cover see pages 6 3 6 5 2 The RAM is located at point Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s perfor...

Page 143: ...pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 17 4 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it 5 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 2 4 2 3 2 3 Figure 6 17 RAM Module Release ...

Page 144: ...T FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 9 Replace the module bay cover and screws 10 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Figure 6 18 RAM Module Removal Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a sin...

Page 145: ...ast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Ac cessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty ...

Page 146: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 22 6 ...

Page 147: ...h your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative PC Camera Module Windows 8 Wireless LAN Module Windows 8 Intel Wireless Display Application Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 8 Trusted Platform Security Module For information on the Windows 7 operating system see Appendix D ...

Page 148: ...D indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in red see Figure 1 2 on page 1 6 Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows 8 to take pictures and capture video No camera driver installation is required for Windows 8 See PC Camera Module Windows 7 on page D 23 for Windows 7 configuration information 2 ...

Page 149: ... Hardware and Sound and click tap Recording tab 3 Right click tap hold and release Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 4 Double click tap Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 5 Click tap Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 6 Click tap OK and close the control panels Figure 7 1 Audio...

Page 150: ...n 2 The camera interface is a translucent app bar with three buttons Camera options Click tap this button to open a window with three main options Figure 7 2 Camera App Bar Figure 7 3 Camera Options Camera Options Resolution determined by the camera spec Audio device select microphone to use Video Stabilization a tog gle based on spec of the camera ...

Page 151: ...reen in the camera program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting here Timer This button will start a three second countdown before the system takes a still photo or video recording starts Video Mode This button toggles between still photo mode transparent button and video recording mode highlighted white button Figure 7 4 More Camera Options ...

Page 152: ...down before capture 3 Click tap to select either photo or video modes 4 Click tap in the main window to take a picture or start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen 5 To stop video capture click tap the main window again 6 Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Picture folder in Libraries Figure 7 5 ...

Page 153: ...ar with Crop and Delete buttons 10 Use the handles to Crop any captured picture and click tap OK to save the changes made 11 Click tap Delete to delete any captured photo note that no prompt will appear to confirm the delete 12 Right click tap hold and release any captured video to bring up app bar with Trim and Delete buttons 13 Use the buttons at either end of the slider to adjust the video leng...

Page 154: ...sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the driver See Wireless LAN Module Windows 7 on page D 31 for Windows 7 configuration information Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules ...

Page 155: ...evice Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 5 Choose the language you prefer and click tap Next OR 6 Click tap Next 7 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows 8 see page 7 11 See Wireless LAN Module Windows 7 on page...

Page 156: ... the window 2 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 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 5 Click tap Next Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 7 Click tap Typical Install 8 Click tap Finish ...

Page 157: ...s how ever make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on and not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Charms Bar 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click tap the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear Figure 7 8 WiFi Settings Charms Bar Networks ...

Page 158: ...devices or not 7 When you are connected to the network access point it will display the Connected icon 8 Select any connected network and click tap Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point 9 You can click tap the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off 10 If you click tap on Change PC Settings at the bottom of Settings in the Charms Bar you can turn Wireless or Airplane Mode ...

Page 159: ...Modules Options Wireless LAN Module Windows 8 7 13 7 11 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the WLAN module off aboard aircraft Figure 7 10 PC Settings Wireless ...

Page 160: ... 3 A list of available access points will appear 4 Double click tap an access point to connect to it or click tap it and click tap Connect 5 Enter a network security key password if required and click tap Next 6 You can choose to share or connect to devices or not 7 Select any connected network and click tap Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Figure 7 11 Windows Desktop Taskbar...

Page 161: ...nect to a network 4 A list of available access points will appear 5 Double click tap an access point to connect to it or click tap it and click tap Connect 6 Enter a network security key password if required and click tap Next 7 You can choose to share or connect to devices or not 8 Select any connected network and click tap Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Figure 7 12 Networ...

Page 162: ...i 5 A list of available access points will appear 6 Double click tap an access point to connect to it or click tap it and click tap Connect 7 Enter a network security key password if required and click tap Next 8 You can choose to share or connect to devices or not 9 Select any connected network and click tap Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Figure 7 13 Network and Sharing Ce...

Page 163: ...t of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Double click tap Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click tap the button to Turn wireless off on or click tap the icon to access the network menu Figure 7 14 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 164: ... the Intel WiDi application you will need to set up your com patible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V cable and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your compatible a...

Page 165: ...ion If you wish to use your system to stream wireless audio to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter you will need to install the Intel R Wireless Music Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click tap Browse and browse to the driver location X denotes your DVD drive X Options 01_WLAN WiFi Music IntelWirelessMusicDriver1 5...

Page 166: ... click tap the Intel R Wireless Display icon on the desktop 2 Click tap I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatible adapters or you can click tap the Scan for available adapters button to enable Intel My WiFi Technology Figure 7 15 Intel WiDi Scan ...

Page 167: ...lick tap Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the code for the video adapter and click tap Continue Figure 7 16 Intel WiDi Connect Enter Security Code ...

Page 168: ...e 8 Click tap Finished to complete the setup Test Audio Adapter To verify a successful au dio connection for Intel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test You can select Play Sample to play an audio test sample from your adapter to the connected speaker set Figure 7 17 Intel WiDi Connected ...

Page 169: ...ling the driver See Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 7 on page D 56 for Windows 7 configuration information Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be ab...

Page 170: ...lick tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 3 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click tap Next 5 Click tap Finish to restart the computer 6 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 on page 7 26 for configu ration instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer How ever to achieve such transfer speeds both de vices must sup...

Page 171: ...k tap 3 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 5 Click tap Next Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 7 Click tap Next Finish 8 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8 on page 7 26 for configu ration instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer How ever to achieve such transfer speeds both de v...

Page 172: ... the Windows Desktop click tap the App or use the Windows logo key D key combination 2 Click tap the notification area of the taskbar and double click tap the Bluetooth icon or click tap and select Show Bluetooth Devices 3 The Devices item in PC Settings will appear OR Charms Bar 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click tap Change PC Settings 3 The Devices item in PC Settings will a...

Page 173: ...u want to pair with the computer 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 tap Yes on the computer to complete the pairing Figure 7 19 PC Settings Devices Add A Device Figure 7 20 Enter the Passcode ...

Page 174: ...Modules Options 7 28 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 8 7 8 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the Bluetooth module off aboard aircraft Figure 7 21 PC Settings Wireless ...

Page 175: ...otification area of the taskbar click tap the Bluetooth icon and click tap Open Settings 3 Click tap Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 4 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect...

Page 176: ... implementation by a sys tem administrator before users can access security features Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc before begin...

Page 177: ...and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu 6 Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled to change the TPM state to enabled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 7 As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Conf...

Page 178: ...re if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 9 You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 33 and then initialize the TPM Figure 7 24 Pending operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 179: ... installing the driver if you do not do see the note below 2 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 4 Install TPM Driver Yes 5 Click tap Install Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 7 Click tap Next Next Install 8 Click tap Finish Yes to restart the computer ...

Page 180: ...curity Platform Initialization or click tap the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 2 The Quick Initialization method will automatically be selected for you if you need to use advanced settings provided by your network administrator then select Advanced Initialization 3 You will need to use a removable media e g a USB Flash Drive to store passwords and data keep the media in a safe place until ...

Page 181: ... the to the desktop and double click tap the icon in the taskbar notification area to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the icon and select a menu item Help Go the to the desktop and right click the icon in the notification area of the task bar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Fea tures You can also click tap the Help button i...

Page 182: ...kup and restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Menus Note that not all the menus pictured here will be available for access The menu items that ap pear will be dependent on your configuration set tings etc see the Help file for full details Figure 7 27 Infineon...

Page 183: ...he currently logged in Infineon Security Platform user including the ability to change the password configure se cure e mail file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authentication You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform Figure 7 28 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings ...

Page 184: ...re backup and restore operations Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restora tion Figure 7 29 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Backup ...

Page 185: ... Trusted Platform Security Module 7 39 7 Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Figure 7 30 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Migration ...

Page 186: ...Modules Options 7 40 Trusted Platform Security Module 7 Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Figure 7 31 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset ...

Page 187: ...e used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet Click tap Configure and select a drive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process Figure 7 32 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker ...

Page 188: ...s Options 7 42 Trusted Platform Security Module 7 Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security Figure 7 33 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 189: ...rity Module 7 43 7 Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only Figure 7 34 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Advanced ...

Page 190: ...Modules Options 7 44 7 ...

Page 191: ...ges make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried eve...

Page 192: ...hat there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the brightness buttons to adjust the brightness Display Choice Make sure the system is not set to external only display if an exter...

Page 193: ...ule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 10 Keep copies of vital settings files...

Page 194: ...ow Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage devic...

Page 195: ...e looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Page 196: ...hings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and remov...

Page 197: ... drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing Check the settings of any active power plan see Power Plans on page 3 4 A peripheral device USB device is consuming a lot of power Turn off remove the unused device to save...

Page 198: ...appropriately from the Control Panel See for instructions on installing and configuring the video driver No image appears on the screen after I have plugged in an HDMI device in to the HDMI In port You haven t pressed the Mode Toggle Button Press and hold the mode toggle button to switch between the computer and HDMI input modes When the HDMI input source is displayed you can use any HDMI device p...

Page 199: ...omputer may be tilted up to an angle of 50 degrees from the vertical position the DVD ROM drive will only work i e continue to spin and read DVDs up until an angle of around 35 degrees from the vertical position See DVD Operation on page 1 9 You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Problem...

Page 200: ... and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed The Wireless LAN cannot connect to an access point The WLA...

Page 201: ... Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ...

Page 202: ...games consoles etc on your computer screen as long as the computer s AD DC adapter is plugged in to a power source see HDMI In Port on page 1 12 HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface port is an audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device by mea...

Page 203: ...g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RS 232 COM Serial Ports The RS 232 COM serial is a communication interface for data transfer through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time These ports can be used to connect the computer to devices such as terminals and peripherals Item Description Port Warning The computer can only accept one keyboard at a time Don t try to install a...

Page 204: ...meras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device The USB 3 0 port is denoted by its blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black USB 3 0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2 0 and ...

Page 205: ...e 2 Click tap 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 3 Click tap Next Yes Next Next 4 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much system memory RAM as needed up to 1 7GB to the video system the video driver must be in stalled DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating sys tem see Total Graphics Memory ...

Page 206: ...and Media Control Panel icon in the Start screen see over HDMI In Port This computer features an HDMI High Defini tion Multimedia Inter face input port that allows you to display ex ternal sources such as Blu ray players DVDs set top boxes and games consoles etc on your computer screen Note that this is an HDMI Input port and cannot be used as an HDMI Output port to dis play the computer s screen ...

Page 207: ...Desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 3 Click tap Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click tap the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button 5 Double click tap the Intel R G M control panel in the Windows Control Panel Figure B 2 Intel G M Control Panel ...

Page 208: ... and adjusting the settings on the right Options Support Click tap Options Support and select an item from the sub menu to bring up the help and support topics You will need to be con nected to the Internet to access the key resource links Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure B 3 Intel G M Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 209: ...Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Default Display Mode The initial default dis play mode when first at taching an external display is set to Extend ed Desktop Mode You can use the Intel R G M control panel to adjust this setting Subsequent to any re start shutdown or re moval of display device the system will retain the last mode set before the re...

Page 210: ...Primary Secondary Display from the menu Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view Multiple Display selection op tions General Settings Click tap General Set tings to access settings the options for any at tached display Figure B 4 Display Multiple Displays Clone Default Display Mode The initial default display mode when first attaching an external dis play is s...

Page 211: ... Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure B 5 Display Multiple Displays Extended Click tap the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical ar...

Page 212: ...s from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go the Charms Bar and select Devices 3 Click tap Second Screen 4 Click tap on any one of the options from the menu to select Duplicate Extend or a Single display Figure B 6 Second Screen Devices ...

Page 213: ...s below 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click tap Sound Hardware and Sound and click tap Playback tab 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some cases you may need to select the audio device and click tap Set Default button 4 Double click tap the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using t...

Page 214: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 10 HDMI Audio Configuration B 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click tap OK to close the Sound control panel Figure B 8 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 215: ...MI Video Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page B 6 3 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual 4 You can now play video audio sources through your external display Other Applications If you are using a third party a...

Page 216: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 12 B ...

Page 217: ...formation 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 or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your distributor supplier for details ...

Page 218: ... DDR3 1600MHz 6MB L3 Cache TDP 65W Intel Core i5 3450S Processor 2 80GHz 22nm 22 Nanometer Process Technology DDR3 1600MHz 6MB L3 Cache TDP 65W Intel Core i5 3570T Processor 2 30GHz 22nm 22 Nanometer Process Technology DDR3 1600MHz 6MB L3 Cache TDP 65W Intel Pentium G640 Processor 2 80GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache FSB 1066MHz TDP 65W Intel Celeron G540 Processor 2 50GHz 32n...

Page 219: ...o High Definition Audio Built In Microphone 2 Built In Two 3W Speakers Interface Four USB 2 0 Ports Two USB 3 0 Ports One HDMI In High Definition Multimedia Interface Port One HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface Port with HDCP One Headphone Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack 2 RS232 Serial COM Ports 2 PS 2 Ports One DC in Jack Card Reader Embedded Multi In 1 Push Push Car...

Page 220: ... Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 6 3A OR 19 5V 6 15A 120 Watts Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 62 16WH Factory Option Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Trusted Platform Module 1 2 Operating System Windows 8 Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Design Features Textured Finish VESA MIS D 100 100mm 100mm LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDMI In HDD OD...

Page 221: ...dware BIOS modules etc However any information specific to Windows 7 will be included in this Appendix as well as details on how to access the applications and control panels etc Windows 7 8 OS In order to run Windows 7 or 8 32 Bit without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM however if you are running Windows 7 or 8 64 bit your computer re...

Page 222: ...panel to configure this feature Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the sys tem into Stand by or Hi bernate mode see your OS s documentation o...

Page 223: ...htness or audio menus and use the buttons above to adjust Mode Toggle Use this button to toggle between the computer and HDMI Input modes see Mode Toggle on page 1 12 Icon Color Description Orange AC DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status Blank Th...

Page 224: ...n Screen Display Indicators The indicators will appear when the computer boots up or resumes from a power saving state in order to display the current power status of the camera and or WLAN Bluetooth module If you adjust the brightness or volume the OSD indicators will appear and will also allow you to adjust the power status of the camera and or WLAN Bluetooth module using the mouse to click tap ...

Page 225: ...ze the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows 7 provides basic controls for many of the features however many new controls are added or exi...

Page 226: ... in Windows 1 Click tap Start and click tap Control Panel 2 Click tap Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Click tap Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution Figure D 3 Screen Resolution 1 3 2 Right Click Desktop 1 You can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution Figure D 3 2 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure D 3 3 Click Advanced settings...

Page 227: ... 6 in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click tap the Intel R tab and click tap Graphics Properties button Figure D 4 on page D 7 OR 3 Right click tap hold and release and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click tap the icon in the taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu Figure D 4 Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Control Panel 3 4 4 ...

Page 228: ...n Resolution control panel in Windows 7 to configure an external display 1 Attach your display to the HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features on page D 6 3 Click tap the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays Figure D 5 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays Win 7 ...

Page 229: ... Multiple Displays menu Figure D 6 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options Win 7 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 ...

Page 230: ...display configuration and modes this is partic ularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 1 Attach your display to the HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combination 3 An on screen menu will pop up 4 Use the cursor keys or P to select the appropriate configuration from the menu and press Enter to confirm the selection Figure D 7 P Display Configuration Selection Win 7 ...

Page 231: ...r point to Settings and click tap Con trol Panel 2 Click tap Sound Hardware and Sound and click tap Playback tab 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some cases you may need to select the audio device and click tap Set Default button 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs Figure D 8 Sound HDMI Device set Default Volume Indicator Click tap t...

Page 232: ...onfigure the options for the power button sleep button display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click tap Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click tap Change plan settings and click tap Change advanced power settings to access further...

Page 233: ...volume may also be adjusted by means of the volume icon in the taskbar or the On Screen Display Indicators see Table D 3 on page D 4 Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click tap the volume icon in the notification area to check the set ting Figure D 10 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to a...

Page 234: ...anel and make sure you are in Classic View 2 Click tap Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the taskbar icon and select Sound Manager 3 Click tap Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click tap to select Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 to obtain the optimum recording quality 4 Click tap OK to close the control panel and save the settings Fi...

Page 235: ...ns Figure D 12 Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table D 4 on page D 16 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click tap to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedu...

Page 236: ... 7 SP1 Win 8 Driver Page Chipset Page D 19 PC Camera Module Windows 7 Not required for Windows 8 Page D 23 Video Page D 19 Wireless LAN Module Windows 7 Page D 31 LAN Page D 19 Intel Wireless Display Application Windows 7 Page D 51 ExpressCard Card Reader Page D 19 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 7 Page D 56 Hotkey AP Page D 19 Trusted Platform Security Module Windows 7 Page D 67 USB 3 0 Win 7...

Page 237: ...do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click tap the Programs and Features icon Programs Uninstall a program Click tap to se lect the driver if it is not listed see below and click tap Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea ...

Page 238: ...cation for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click tap Cancel to close the window and follow the installa tion procedure Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at the ...

Page 239: ...ll VGA Driver Yes 2 Click tap Next Yes Next Next 3 Click tap Finish to restart the computer LAN 1 Click tap 3 Install LAN Driver Yes 2 Click tap Install Drivers and Software Next 3 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 4 Click tap Next Install 5 Click tap Finish 6 The network settings can now be configured ExpressCard Card Reader 1 Click tap 4 Install Cardreader Driver Yes ...

Page 240: ...p Next Yes Next 3 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click tap 8 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click tap Next 3 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or...

Page 241: ...ol panel Windows 7 Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Click tap Start and click tap Control Panel or point to Settings and click tap Control Panel 2 Click tap Windows Update...

Page 242: ...ndicated in Table D 4 on page D 16 for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and click tap Op tion Drivers button to access the optional driver menu Figure D 14 Optional Drivers ...

Page 243: ...eaf and install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table D 4 on page D 16 Make sure you access the camera application via the desktop shortcut 2 PC Camera Application and Power Saving States If the computer enters Sleep or Hibernate mode while running the camera application the program will stop running and will need to be restarted when the system resumes from the power saving state Latest...

Page 244: ...ore beginning the installation process use the On Screen Display to toggle power to the camera module see page D 4 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 1 Install Webcam Driver Yes 5 Click tap Finish to restart the computer OR Click tap Next Finish 6 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the hardware is turned off use the On Screen Display button to turn it on aga...

Page 245: ...led 5 Double click tap Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click tap Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click tap OK and close the control panels 8 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone Realtek it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the C...

Page 246: ...D 26 PC Camera Module Windows 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 Figure D 15 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 247: ...tap OK Yes the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid accidentally overwriting files Set the n...

Page 248: ... g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Capture File on page D 27 limit the file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution ...

Page 249: ...e desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click tap either 50Hz or 60Hz under Powerline Frequency Anti Flicker Figure D 16 Video Capture Filter Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the inform...

Page 250: ...tions and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap ture the files ...

Page 251: ...n see page D 4 to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module and make sure that the module is on before install ing the driver See Wireless LAN Module Windows 8 on page 7 8 for Windows 8 configuration informa tion Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table D 4 on page D 16 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules ...

Page 252: ... Drivers Utilities User s Man ual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click tap Option Drivers button 3 Click tap 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click tap tap Next OR 5 Click tap Next 6 Click tap Finish to restart the computer Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page D 35 See Wireless LAN Module Windows 8 on page 7 ...

Page 253: ...ical Installation 1 If you see the message Found New Hardware click tap Cancel to close the window 2 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Man ual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 5 Click tap Next Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 7 Click tap Typical...

Page 254: ...he Device Drivers Utilities User s Man ual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 5 Click tap Next Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next Custom 7 To install Intel MyWiFi Technology click tap the icon alongside Intel MyWiFi Dashboard and select Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive see Figure D...

Page 255: ...Wireless LAN Module Windows 7 D 35 Windows 7 Windows 7 Figure D 17 Install Intel MyWiFi Technology Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility ...

Page 256: ... to or click tap to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network Figure D 18 Click tap Taskbar Icon Menu Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to co...

Page 257: ... a security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click tap to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click tap View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access further options for the connection Figure D 19 Network Location Set ...

Page 258: ...ck tap the taskbar wireless icon click tap the active connection and then click tap Disconnect button Figure D 20 Click tap Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a secure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow un authorized access to your computer docu ments websites and files etc ...

Page 259: ...ke sure the Wireless LAN module is on 2 Access the Intel WiFi Connection Utility from the Start menu Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 3 Click tap to select a network from the found list WiFi network access points or click tap Refresh to update the list Figure D 21 Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Connect ...

Page 260: ...need to enter the password and click tap OK Figure D 22 Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Connecting Connected 6 You can turn WiFi On WiFi Off from the button at the bottom of the Utility 7 To disconnect select the connected access point and click tap Disconnect 8 Select Help from the menu at the top of the utility or at the bottom right to bring up the Help menu ...

Page 261: ...reless connection Intel MWT also features a chat function and offers you the option of being able to create a WiFi hotspot from your computer Intel MWT offers greater range and speed than other personal area networks and does not require an access point Intel My WiFi Help To get help on Intel My WiFi configuration and settings access the In tel My WiFi Dashboard from the Start menu Start All Progr...

Page 262: ...Fi Connection Utility from the Start menu Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel R My WiFi Dashboard or click tap the icon in the notification area of the taskbar or right click tap and select Open Dashboard 3 An initial welcome message will appear on the first run of the program click tap Don t show this message again to turn this off in future Figure D 23 Intel My WiFi Utility Welcome ...

Page 263: ...Wireless LAN Module Windows 7 D 43 Windows 7 Windows 7 Intel My WiFi Interface Figure D 24 Intel My WiFi Utility Interface Help Your Computer Configuration Options Wireless ON OFF Preferences ...

Page 264: ...s 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 Intel My WiFi Help Click tap the Help icon in the dashboard to bring up the Help menu and select and item from the Contents menu to obtain the help information Figure D 25 Intel My WiFi Utility Help Your Help ...

Page 265: ...reless LAN Module Windows 7 D 45 Windows 7 Windows 7 Preferences Click tap the Options icon and select Preferences to configure the options Figure D 26 Intel My WiFi Utility Preferences Your Computer Help ...

Page 266: ...locally connected de vices and also if available the internet 1 Click tap the Hotspot icon to turn the Hotspot on 2 The Hotspot settings tab shows the SSID and password you will need to enter this information when accessing the Hotspot from the client computer device 3 Click tap OK to close the Hotspot settings Figure D 27 Intel My WiFi Utility Hotspot ...

Page 267: ...displays available devices based on their signal strength and proximity e g decreasing the sensitivity lists only devices closest to the computer s location Group Devices by Type If you click tap Group by type it will list all devices according to their type in a folder group Double click tap on any group folder to see the devices of that type listed There are 12 possible device types available Se...

Page 268: ...eep devices to which you connect most often and this is particularly useful in environments where many devices are listed nearby A favorite device will display the icon To make any device a favorite just click tap to select it and select Add Favorite Figure D 28 Intel My WiFi Utility Interface Device as Favorite ...

Page 269: ...t then accept the invitation 4 After the invitation is accepted the connection will be made 5 Use the Windows Network and Sharing Center to set permissions for viewing and sharing the resources on your computer with another connected computer Further Information For information on how to block unblock devices setting Do Not Disturb sharing an internet connection and chat options see Intel My WiFi ...

Page 270: ...tery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click tap Start and click tap Control Panel or point to Settings and click tap Control Panel 2 Double click tap Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click tap the button to Turn wireless off on or click tap the icon to access the network menu Figure D 29 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 271: ...configuring the Intel WiDi application you will need to set up your com patible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V cable and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your c...

Page 272: ...stallation If you wish to use your system to stream wireless audio to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter you will need to install the Intel R Wireless Music Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click tap Browse and browse to the driver location X denotes your DVD drive X Options 01_WLAN WiFi Music IntelWirelessMusicDr...

Page 273: ...rporation Intel R Wireless Display Intel R Wireless Display or double click tap the icon on the desktop 2 Click tap I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatible adapters or you can click tap the Scan for available adapters button to enable Intel My WiFi Technology Figure D 30 Intel WiDi Scan ...

Page 274: ... and click tap Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the code for the video adapter and click tap Continue Figure D 31 Intel WiDi Connect Enter Security Code ...

Page 275: ...ontinue 8 Click tap Finished to complete the setup Figure D 32 Intel WiDi Connected Test Audio Adapter To verify a successful au dio connection for Intel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test You can select Play Sample to play an audio test sample from your adapter to the connected speaker set ...

Page 276: ...etooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page D 59 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the com puter and a Bluetooth en abled device is supported in one direction only si multaneous data trans fer is not supported Therefore if you are copy ing a file from your com puter to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth en abled device to yo...

Page 277: ...ption Drivers button 3 Click tap 4 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click tap Next if a prompt appears to ask you to turn the Bluetooth power on use the On Screen Display button to do so otherwise the driver will not be installed 5 Click tap Finish to restart the computer 6 See Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page D 59 for configuration instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer...

Page 278: ...er as below 2 Click tap Option Drivers button 3 Click tap 4 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click tap Next Next 5 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 6 Click tap Next Finish 7 See Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page D 59 for configuration instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN Bluetooth module supports high speed data...

Page 279: ...Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click tap the taskbar icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click tap Right click the taskbar icon and choose an option from the menu Figure D 33 Bluetooth Devices Click Icon Menu Add a Device Click tap Start and click tap Control Panel and then click tap Devices and Print ers Hardware and Sound Click tap Add a device to search for any available ...

Page 280: ...Figure D 34 Add a Device 3 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Pairing Options If a device has been pre viously connected then the pairing option menu will appear when you at tempt subsequent con nections You can choose to have the computer cre ate a pairing code for you use the device s existing pairing code or you can pair certain d...

Page 281: ...ete the pairing 6 Follow any on screen instructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click tap Close Figure D 36 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example outlined here shows a connection to a mobile de vice Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection procedure and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correc...

Page 282: ...coverable to Bluetooth Devices 1 Click tap the taskbar icon and select Open Settings 2 Click tap Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Fig...

Page 283: ...enter Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 Windows Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windows 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is powered on 4 Go the Windows 7 control panel and double click tap Device Manager Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers 5 Bluetooth Peripheral Device s will be listed under Other Devices note this ...

Page 284: ...eral Device and click tap on Update Driver Software 7 Click tap Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click tap Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Figure D 39 Browse my computer Let me pick from 9 Select Bluetooth Radios from the list Figure D 40 Select Bluetooth Radios ...

Page 285: ...e Microsoft Corporation and do not choose Microsoft Note that you must have installed the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Microsoft Corporation to appear in the list 12 Select Windows Mobile based device support from the Model list Figure D 41 Select Device Driver 13 Click tap Next Yes and the driver will install 14 Click tap Close to complete the installation Make sure you select Micro...

Page 286: ...ws 7 15 The Device Manager should now display the Windows Mobile based device support under Bluetooth Radios 16 You will need to repeat the process for any other Bluetooth Peripheral Devices listed under Other Devices Figure D 42 Device Manager Bluetooth Radio ...

Page 287: ...re re quires implementation by a system administrator before users can access security features Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full se curity protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc ...

Page 288: ...ation and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu 6 Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled to change the TPM state to enabled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer Figure D 43 TPM State Enabled 7 As the computer restarts press F2 to enter t...

Page 289: ... require if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer Figure D 44 Pending operation Enable Take Ownership 9 You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page D 70 and then initialize the TPM ...

Page 290: ...before installing the driver if you do not do see the note below 2 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click tap Option Drivers button 4 Click tap 5 Install TPM Driver Yes 5 Click tap Install Next 6 Click tap the button to accept the license and click tap Next 7 Click tap Next Next Install 8 Click tap Finish Yes to restart the computer ...

Page 291: ...ty Platform Initialization or click tap the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 3 The Quick Initialization method will automatically be selected for you if you need to use advanced settings provided by your network administrator then select Advanced Initialization 4 You will need to use a removable media e g a USB Flash Drive to store passwords and data keep the media in a safe place until requ...

Page 292: ...tings 9 Click tap Finish 10 Click tap the tabs and control panels to adjust the settings 11 Double click tap the icon in the taskbar notification area to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the icon and select a menu item Help Right click the icon in the notification area of the task bar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Features...

Page 293: ...to backup and restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enter prises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Figure D 47 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Menus Note that not all the menus pictured here will be available for access The menu items that ap pear will be dependent on your configuration set tings...

Page 294: ...for the currently logged in Infineon Security Platform user includ ing the ability to change the password configure secure e mail file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authen tication You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform Figure D 48 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings ...

Page 295: ...onfigure backup and restore operations Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restoration Figure D 49 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Backup ...

Page 296: ... Security Module Windows 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Figure D 50 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Migration ...

Page 297: ...d Platform Security Module Windows 7 D 77 Windows 7 Windows 7 Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Figure D 51 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset ...

Page 298: ... can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet Click tap Configure and select a drive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process Figure D 52 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker ...

Page 299: ...orm Security Module Windows 7 D 79 Windows 7 Windows 7 Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel Sys tem and Security Figure D 53 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 300: ...ws 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only Figure D 54 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Advanced ...

Page 301: ...creen input may be customized from the Tablet PC Settings in Windows 7 1 To access the control panel click tap Start and then click tap Control Panel 2 The Tablet PC Settings and Pen and Touch control panel are in the Hardware and Sound category Figure D 55 Pen and Touch Tablet PC Settings Control Panels ...

Page 302: ...dows 7 Windows 7 3 Click tap Tablet PC Settings and click tap Other 4 Click tap Go to Input Panel Settings in Tablet PC Input Panel Options to configure where and how the Tablet PC Input Panel appears Figure D 56 Input Panel Settings ...

Page 303: ...l Options to configure the Pen Options flicks and handwriting etc Figure D 57 Pen and Touch Settings 6 When not in use the Tablet PC Input Panel docks at the side of the screen and may be docked at either side of the screen at any height with just a small portion visible Figure D 58 Tablet PC Input Panel ...

Page 304: ... The input panel allows you to input text without the use of a keyboard 8 You can use the writing pad write continuously character pad write one character at a time or touch keyboard to input text 9 Use Help topics from the Tools menu for further information Figure D 59 Touch Keyboard Writing Pad Help Topics ...

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