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Clevo W330AU, User Manual

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1 - 6 System Map: LCD Panel Open

Quick Start Guide

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System Map: LCD Panel Open

Note that the Touchpad and
Buttons has a valid opera-
tional area indicated within
the dotted lines above.

Figure 1 - 2

LCD Panel Open

1.

Built-in PC Camera

2.

PC Camera LED

3.

Built-In Microphone

4.

LCD*

5.

Power Button

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Keyboard

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Touchpad & Buttons

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Wireless Device 

Operation Aboard 

Aircraft

The use of any portable
electronic transmission de-
vices aboard aircraft is usu-
ally prohibited. Make sure
the 

WLAN, Bluetooth and

3G/4G modules) are OFF

(or the system is in 

Air-

plane Mode

) if you are us-

ing the computer aboard
aircraft (see 

Table 1 - 3, on

page 1 - 10

).

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Summary of Contents for W330AU

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

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

Page 9: ...ind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the...

Page 10: ... and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer Use only appro...

Page 11: ...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 Bottom Cover Removal Warning Users should not remove any cover s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty If you need to replace remove the hard disk RAM optical device etc for any ...

Page 12: ...lug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup plies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use the power cord if it is ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ntative or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal ob...

Page 15: ...der any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids 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 compu...

Page 16: ...pters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your papers are handy Power Off Before Traveling Make ...

Page 17: ...data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make ...

Page 18: ...arms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for lon...

Page 19: ...take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use LCD Electro Plated Logos Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro pla...

Page 20: ...XVIII Preface ...

Page 21: ...ons for Care and Operation VII Servicing IX Power Safety X Polymer Battery Precautions XI General Battery Precautions XII Cleaning XIII Servicing XIII Travel Considerations XIV Quick Start Guide Overview 1 1 Advanced Users 1 2 Beginners and Non Advanced Users 1 2 Warning Boxes 1 2 Not Included 1 3 System Startup 1 4 Model Differences 1 5 ...

Page 22: ...Front Left Views 1 12 System Map Right Rear Views 1 13 System Map Bottom View 1 14 Removing Inserting the Battery 1 15 Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 16 Windows 8 1 Start Screen Desktop 1 19 Apps Tiles 1 20 Desktop Application 1 21 The Charms Bar 1 22 Windows 8 1 Taskbar 1 24 Video Features 1 25 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 25 Power Options 1 28 Running Apps 1 29 ...

Page 23: ...use 2 4 Touchpad Sensitivity 2 4 Gestures and Device Settings 2 6 Audio Features 2 11 Setup for Audio Recording 2 12 Power Management Overview 3 1 The Power Sources 3 2 AC DC Adapter 3 2 Battery 3 2 Turning On the Computer 3 3 Shutting the Computer Down 3 4 Power Plans 3 5 Power Saving States 3 7 Sleep 3 7 Hibernate 3 8 Shut down 3 8 ...

Page 24: ... Battery Life 3 17 New Battery 3 17 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 17 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 18 Battery FAQ 3 19 Drivers Utilities Win 8 1 What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 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 ...

Page 25: ...pad 4 7 Hot Key 4 8 Airplane 4 8 MEI Driver 4 8 Audio 4 8 Optional Drivers 4 9 BIOS Utilities 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 Advanced Menu 5 7 Security Menu 5 9 Boot Menu 5 13 ...

Page 26: ...11 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation 6 12 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 6 12 WLAN Configuration in Windows 6 13 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module 6 16 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation 6 17 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 6 17 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 6 18 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 21 IRST Driver Installation 6 21 Trusted Platform Module 6 22 Enabling...

Page 27: ...shooting Overview 7 1 Basic Hints and Tips 7 2 Backup and General Maintenance 7 3 Viruses 7 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 7 7 3G 4G Module PIN Code Power Saving 7 14 Resolving the Insert a SIM issue with the 3G 4G Module Windows 8 1 7 16 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks A 2 Control Center Overview B 1 ...

Page 28: ...vices Options C 16 Attaching Other Displays C 17 Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar C 19 Configuring an External Display In Windows C 20 HDMI Audio Configuration C 22 Specifications Processors D 2 Display D 2 Memory D 2 Video Adapter D 2 Storage D 2 Audio D 2 Pointing Device Keyboard D 2 Interface D 3 Card Reader D 3 Slot D 3 Communication D 3 ...

Page 29: ...tal Spec D 4 Dimensions Weight D 4 Windows 7 Overview E 1 System Software E 1 Function Hot Key Indicators Windows 7 E 2 Control Center E 3 Windows 7 Start Menu Control Panel E 4 Video Features E 5 Power Options E 7 Drivers Utilities Windows 7 E 8 What to Install E 8 Driver Installation Win 7 E 9 Manual Driver Installation E 11 ...

Page 30: ...nd E 12 Driver Installation Procedure E 12 Chipset E 12 Video VGA E 13 LAN E 13 CardReader E 13 Touchpad E 13 Hot Key E 13 USB 3 0 E 13 MEI Driver E 14 Audio E 14 Windows Experience Index E 15 Optional Drivers E 15 PC Camera Module Windows 7 E 16 PC Camera Driver Installation E 17 PC Camera Audio Setup E 17 Camera Application E 19 Set Capture File E 19 ...

Page 31: ...lation E 29 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation E 29 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 E 30 To Add a Bluetooth Device E 31 To Change Settings for the Bluetooth Device E 33 To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices E 33 3G 4G Module Windows 7 E 34 3G 4G Driver E 36 3G 4G Driver Installation E 36 Connecting to a 3G 4G Network in Windows 7 E 37 Intel Rapid Storage Technolog...

Page 32: ...XXX Preface Intel WiDi Application Configuration E 43 ...

Page 33: ...n of the drivers and 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 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN and Combo Bluetooth WLAN modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration Chapter 7 A troubleshooting gu...

Page 34: ...cumentation 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 the interfac...

Page 35: ...hich act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer...

Page 36: ... adapter when first setting up the computer as to safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 4 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130 degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD Figure 1 1 Opening the Li...

Page 37: ...puter for a different system you will find the Windows 8 1 operating system is sup ported Note In order to run Windows without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a mini mum 2GB of system memory RAM Windows Versions Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 64 bit only See Appendix E for informa tion on the drivers and utilities for Window...

Page 38: ...n PC Camera 2 PC Camera LED 3 Built In Microphone 4 LCD 5 Power Button 6 Keyboard 7 Touchpad Buttons 7 3 5 1 7 4 6 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G modules are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are us ing the computer aboard aircraft see Table ...

Page 39: ...con Color Description Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Off Battery Charging has been Disabled Green Hard Disk Activity Green Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth 3G 4G Modules are OFF ...

Page 40: ...ns hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Windows Logo Key Menu Application Key Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produ...

Page 41: ...splayed 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 see Figure 1 17 on page 1 25 R Switch to the Windows Desktop and display the Run dialog box Z Access the Customize Bar see Figure 1 12 on page 1 20 Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key D key com bination to switch from ...

Page 42: ...ty is installed Keys Function Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Brightness Decrease Increase Fn TouchPad Toggle Fn PC Camera Power Toggle Fn Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn Airplane Mode Toggle Fn Mute Toggle Fn Number Lock Toggle Fn Sleep Toggle Fn Scroll Lock Toggle Fn Volume Decrease Increase Caps Lock Toggle Fn Display Switch Menu Fn Fan...

Page 43: ...nter gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera touch pad on off see Appendix B for full details Figure 1 4 Control Center Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel mo...

Page 44: ...adphone Out Jack 2 7 4 1 3 6 5 USB 3 0 Port OR USB 2 0 Port This model includes 1 USB 3 0 port and 2 USB 2 0 ports The USB 3 0 port is denoted by its blue color the USB 2 0 ports are colored black Optical Device Drives To install applications and drivers etc you will need to attach an external optical CD DVD device to the USB ports HDMI Port Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals...

Page 45: ...is denoted by its blue color the USB 2 0 ports are colored black 4 2 5 1 W255EU 3 Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 14 for full instructions Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to ...

Page 46: ...eating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cover s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty If you need to replace remove the hard disk RAM optical device etc for any reason please contact your distributor supplier for further information 3 1 3 2 2 ...

Page 47: ... computer off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow 5 Reinsert the battery as illustrated below 6 Make sure the latches are returned to the lock position Figure 1 8 Battery Removal Insertion 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 48: ...nation and select Control Panel in both the Desktop app or Start screen Figure 1 9 Windows Context Menu Windows Versions Note that the informa tion included on the fol lowing pages is for the latest updated version of Windows 8 1 only Make sure you enable Windows Update in or der to get all the latest security updates etc see Windows Up date on page 4 9 Move the mouse to the bottom left Start Scre...

Page 49: ...ply to the Start screen click on Settings in the Windows Charms Bar and select Control Panel from the menu Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen and click Control Panel in Apps Windows System Right click the Start button to bring up the menu and select Control Panel see Figure 1 10 on page 1 18 Keyboard Shortcut to Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control...

Page 50: ...twork Connec tions etc Figure 1 10 Advanced Context Menu Right Click Start Button Display Most Recently Used Apps If you are in the Start screen Desktop or an app you can move your mouse to the upper left corner of the screen to get back to the most re cently used app To view all the most re cently used Apps hover over the top left of the screen and then move the mouse down along the left side of ...

Page 51: ...dows are accessed from the Start screen and or Windows Desktop app The Desktop which runs as an app within the Start screen can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen or by using the Windows Logo Key D key combination Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen to access Apps Figure 1 11 Windows Start Screen Desktop App ...

Page 52: ... so you will often need use the slider at the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps Accessing Pining Unpinning All Apps You can add and remove the tiles for apps and control panels in the Start screen Right click on an app to bring up the context menu and you pin the App to or unpin from the Start screen or to the taskbar Figure 1 12 Apps Click the arrow at the bottom of the...

Page 53: ...use the Windows Logo Key D key combination you can use lower left hot corner to switch between the Start screen and the Windows Desktop app To do so move your mouse to hover over the bottom left corner of the Desktop app and left click Figure 1 13 Desktop Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to the Start screen ...

Page 54: ... cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it the bar will be black when it is active or use the Windows Logo Key C key combination Figure 1 14 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 to activate the Charms Bar Move the mouse ...

Page 55: ... left of the screen Devices Click 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 Change PC Settings to activate the PC Settings menu Figure 1 15 Settings Menu Charms Bar TouchPad Access To quick access the Charms Bar using the TouchPad...

Page 56: ...to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to display the taskbar The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the screen and you can see the notification area system tray of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the control panels and applications referred to during the course of this manual can be accessed from here Figure 1 16 Taskbar Notification Area System Tray You can pin u...

Page 57: ... is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see The Charms Bar on page 1 22 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Go the Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project you may need to click Second Screen 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Dupl...

Page 58: ...on In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Adjust resolution Figure 1 18 Screen Resolution 1 3 2 Right Click Desktop App 1 You can right click the desktop and select Screen reso lution Figure 1 18 2 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 18 3 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 18 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 1 2 3 ...

Page 59: ...esolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 19 on page 1 27 OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu Figure 1 19 Intel Graphics Control Panel 3 4 4 ...

Page 60: ...gs in the Charms Bar in Windows 8 1 may be used to Shut down or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 You can also use the context menu Shut down or sign out shut the computer down restart etc Figure 1 20 Shut Down Restart Charms Bar Desktop App Start Screen Power Button Start Screen ...

Page 61: ...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 21 Screen Resolution Screen Resolution for Apps Windows 8 1 The minimum resolution in which Apps will run is 1024x768 The minimum resolution required to support all the features of Windows 8 including multitaskin...

Page 62: ...is on or off follow the instructions below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click on User Accounts and then click on Change User Account Control settings or click System and Security and click Change User Account Control Settings under Action Center 3 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 Notify me when a...

Page 63: ... Chapter 2 Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Multi In 1 Card Reader Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features ...

Page 64: ...r specification information how ever you will need to contact your distributor supplier to do this in order to avoid violating the terms of your warranty The solid state drive is a factory option for this computer model Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cov er s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may vio late the terms of your warranty If you need to replace rem...

Page 65: ...h the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 7 Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Figure 2 1 Right View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC 1 ...

Page 66: ...The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad are defined by the line at the bot tom of the pad and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the middle as illustrated below The active area of the touchpad is that defined in the diagram below Press the left button zone for a left click and right button zone for a right click action Touchpad Active Areas Note that the pointing active ar...

Page 67: ...e sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your prefer ences Touchpad Scrolling This computer model se ries may feature different Touchpad versions These Touchpads may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows Some Touchpads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the Touchpad to scroll the window Other versions require tapping holding down the ...

Page 68: ...ick Control Panel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Show Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item Select the gesture Pinch Zoom Rotating Three Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings Set t...

Page 69: ... on it you can do so by using Fn F1 key combination You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device e g a USB mouse is attached 1 Go to the Mouse Properties control panel 2 Click to select Device Settings tab 3 Click to place a check in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached check box 4 Click O...

Page 70: ... resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing PalmCheck In order to improve pad scrolling responsive ness when using one finger scrolling you can adjust the PalmCheck slider towards Mini mum as per your pref erence However bear in mind that adjusting the slider too far towards Mini mum can turn off Palm Check altogether Figure 2 6 PalmCheck Slider ...

Page 71: ...be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the Touchpad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 7 Scrolling Gesture Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configur...

Page 72: ...ad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applicat...

Page 73: ...n area control panel right click the taskbar 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 11 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to ac...

Page 74: ...altek HD Audio Manager Hardware and Sound or right click the taskbar icon and select Sound Manager 3 Click Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click to select Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 to obtain the optimum recording quality 4 Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings Figure 2 12 Realtek Audio Manager Recording Setup ...

Page 75: ...ower saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your operating system For more information it is best to refer to the user ...

Page 76: ...locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 2 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 3 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the...

Page 77: ...tton when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options Hardware and Sound in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode see ...

Page 78: ...isk or system problems Use the Shut down or sign out item in the Context Menu right click the lower left corner of the screen to bring up the menu You can also use the Power Menu in Settings in the Windows 8 1 Charms Bar If you want to add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Figure 3 1 Shut Down Restart Charms Bar Desktop App Start Screen ...

Page 79: ...ified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation See Table 3 1 on page 3 11 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 der to...

Page 80: ...ower Choose High performance you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered Figure 3 3 Po...

Page 81: ...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 82: ... within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery To add Hibernate to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety...

Page 83: ...r 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 Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 5 Power Opti...

Page 84: ...s 1 Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel 2 Click Choose what the power buttons do 3 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Click to put a check in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings 5 Click Save Changes and close the control panel Figure 3 6 Power Options Define Power Buttons Shutdown Settings ...

Page 85: ...n F4 Key Combo Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Table 3 1 Resuming Operation Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down h...

Page 86: ...ion to toggle the Control Center on off 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button PowerConservation Modes The Energy Star setting will result in maximum power saving but with the possible loss of some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance Performance will give optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation Note ...

Page 87: ...itch User Log off Change a password and Task Manager options If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep Shut down and Restart 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 Figur...

Page 88: ...hut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure 3 3 on page 3 6 Click 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 the ...

Page 89: ...the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow 5 Reinsert the battery as illustrated below 6 Make sure the latches are returned to the lock position Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cov er s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may vio late the terms of your warranty If you need to replace remove the hard disk RAM optical dev...

Page 90: ...powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used e g put the system in Airplane Mode Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for...

Page 91: ...age 3 19 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less ...

Page 92: ... Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s in structions Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells 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...

Page 93: ...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 12 Power Plan Create ...

Page 94: ...anagement 3 20 Battery Information 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 13 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power Settings ...

Page 95: ... battery options 5 Choose the options below click 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 14 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...t you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed by the method outlined in this chapter and in the order indicated Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 only See Drivers Utilities Windows 7 on page E 8 for information on drivers and utilities for the Windows 7 64 bit with Service Pack 1 operating system Module Driver Installation ...

Page 98: ...evice Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the computer s DVD drive 2 Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc 3 Click Run autorun exe 4 Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers button to access the Optional driver menu Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 ...

Page 99: ... be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 6 Click 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 following pages Figure 4 2 Install Drivers ...

Page 100: ...Win 8 1 Driver Other Options Page Chipset Page 4 7 PC Camera Module No driver required Page 6 2 Video VGA Page 4 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 6 11 LAN Page 4 7 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Page 6 16 CardReader Page 4 7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Page 6 21 Touchpad Page 4 7 Trusted Platform Module Page 6 22 Hot Key Page 4 8 3G 4G Module No driver required Page 6 28 Airplane Page 4 8 Wireless Displ...

Page 101: ...ry to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not lis...

Page 102: ...certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 6 Options Modules are accurate at t...

Page 103: ...o to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN Note If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during installation you will be prompted to plug in a network cable and click OK to continue installation If a net work cable is not available restart the system and re install the LAN driver 1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install...

Page 104: ...EI Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the check box to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Next 5 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 9 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers Util...

Page 105: ...ling 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 connected to the internet 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click Windows Update System and Security Security 3 Click Check for updates button 4 The computer will now check for updates you nee...

Page 106: ...Drivers Utilities Win 8 1 4 10 4 ...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...mputer and press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and...

Page 109: ...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 110: ... 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 111: ...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 112: ...he sub menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA Controller if applicable CPU ME FW Version System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the CPU type and 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 vers...

Page 113: ...BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu 5 7 5 Advanced Menu SATA Mode Advanced Menu The SATA Serial ATA control is configured to operate in AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface mode Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 114: ... the boot screen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep UEFI Boot When UEFI Boot is ena bled then the prompts to press F2 or F7 will not appear However you can still pr...

Page 115: ...s will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility 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 Security Menu ...

Page 116: ...nnot be modified in user mode Note You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass word Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the side...

Page 117: ...the startup process Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot see UEFI Boot Boot Menu on page 5 14 Enabling Se cure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Se cure Boot as Standard with a fixed secure boot policy or Custom which enables you to make changes to the Key Management database ...

Page 118: ...able Trusted Platform Module TPM support and to configure the TPM State Select TPM Configuration and press En ter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM see Trusted Platform Module on page 6 22 for details Figure 5 5 Security Device Support ...

Page 119: ...the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Figure 5 6 Boot Menu BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intend ed for guidance in set ting up your system s BIOS BIOS versions are sub ject to constant change and revision therefore your computer s actual s...

Page 120: ...hted in white UEFI Boot Boot Menu Enable disable UEFI Boot from this menu The Unified Extensible Firmware Inter face UEFI specification provides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot time In contrast to BIOS UEFI defines a set of standard boot and runtime services The Network Stack and Launch CSM Compatibility Support Module for legacy BIOS compatibility items w...

Page 121: ...hoosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 7 Save Exit Menu ...

Page 122: ...BIOS Utilities 5 16 5 ...

Page 123: ...tative Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G modules are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 PC Camera Module Wireless LAN Module Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Intel Rapid Storage Technolog...

Page 124: ...ED 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 Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 to tog gle power to the PC Camera module 1 ...

Page 125: ...und Hardware and Sound and click Recording tab 3 Right click hold and release Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 4 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 5 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 6 Click OK and close the control panels Figure 6 1 Audio Setup for PC Cam...

Page 126: ... is used to take still pictures 4 Right click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen 5 These buttons enable you to access the camera roll where captured pictures and video are displayed set the timer the time period before capture begins 3 seconds 10 seconds or Off and set the exposure level using the slider to obtain the best results Figure 6 2 Camera App Buttons Expos...

Page 127: ...en by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 While the camera app is running access the Charms Bar e g click Use the Windows logo key C key combination 3 Click Settings and then click Options 4 You can adjust the Photo Aspect Ratio select the Microphone Hide Show grid lines and turn Location Info on or off from the Options panel Figure 6 4 Camera Options ...

Page 128: ...er if you require a countdown before capture 3 Click the appropriate icon to take a picture or start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom corner of the screen 4 To stop video capture click the main window again or click the stop icon 5 Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Pictures folder Figure 6 5 Pictures Camera Roll ...

Page 129: ...the camera app 3 Click Delete to remove any photo from the camera roll you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletion 4 The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to open the photo 5 You can click Set as Lock screen to set the photo as the lock screen picture 6 Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll 7 Click Rotate to...

Page 130: ...hoto 10 Click on the menu headings on the left and then click on the tool on the right to edit the photo as required 11 After the editing process is completed right click on the photo to Save a copy create another copy of the photo with the edited changes Update original which changes the original picture permanently Undo any changes or Cancel the editing Figure 6 7 Editing Tools Basic Fixes Light...

Page 131: ...3 The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to run the Video 4 Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll 5 Click Trim to edit the video Use the round buttons at either end of the slider to adjust the video length and click Save a copy to save the changes made Figure 6 8 Edit Buttons for Video Figure 6 9 Trim Video for Video Files Click...

Page 132: ...ng free space on your hard disk go to My Computer right click the hard disk and select Properties If necessary you can remove the recorded video file to a removable medium e g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows 8 1 system requires a minimum of 16GB 32 bit or 20GB 64 bit of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you move an...

Page 133: ...tall 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 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G modules are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are...

Page 134: ...omputer 6 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 13 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is on and the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click in the check box to agree to the E...

Page 135: ... 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 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 6 10 WiFi Settings Charms Bar Networks ...

Page 136: ...find other devices or not 7 When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected 8 Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point 9 You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode including Bluetooth On or Off 10 Alternatively you can click the WiFi button to turn just the WiFi On or Off Figure 6 11 Networks Connected D...

Page 137: ...skbar 3 A list of available access points will appear 4 Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect 5 Enter a network security key password if required and click Next 6 You can choose to find other devices or not 7 Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Figure 6 12 Windows Desktop TaskbarNotification Area WLAN C...

Page 138: ...s aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G modules are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 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 i...

Page 139: ... insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next Finish 7 Click Yes to restart the computer 8 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 18 for configura tion instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data T...

Page 140: ...ndows logo key D key combination 2 Click the notification area of the taskbar and double click the Bluetooth icon or click and select Show Bluetooth Devices 3 The Bluetooth item in PC and Devices will appear OR Charms Bar 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings 3 Select the Bluetooth item in PC and Devices Bluetooth Headset Stereo Setup To setup a Bluetooth heads...

Page 141: ...with the computer and click Pair 6 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device 7 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing 8 Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device Figure 6 14 PC and Devices Bluetooth Figure 6 15 Enter the Passcode ...

Page 142: ...ication area of the taskbar click the Bluetooth icon and click Open Settings 3 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a check inside it 4 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a check inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Figure 6 16 B...

Page 143: ...to an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next Next Next 7 Click Finish to restart the computer 8 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology app from the Apps screen IRST and M 2 PCI e SSDs Note that Intel Rapid Storage Technology does not support M 2 SSDs with a PCI e In t...

Page 144: ...ementation 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 ning...

Page 145: ...e POST startup 3 Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu 4 Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable 6 Press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 7 You can now manage the TPM from Windows Figure 6 17 Security Device Support Enabled ...

Page 146: ...6 TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security 3 Click TPM Administration Figure 6 18 BitLocker Drive Encryption TPM Administration ...

Page 147: ...s you to configure the TPM within Windows As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Figure 6 19 Trusted Platform Module TPM Management on Local Computer Administration ...

Page 148: ...bly require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key 2 After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off Change Owner Password Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout 3 A wizard will help take you through any setup steps Figure 6 20 TPM Actions Menu ...

Page 149: ...the disk Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security 1 Click Turn on Bit Locker 2 Follow the on screen instructions to setup BitLocker and make sure you have a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store saved recovery keys etc Figure 6 21 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 150: ...mission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G module s are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3G 4G modules then the appro priate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposu...

Page 151: ...e the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripher als and cables including telephone lines USIM Card Orientation Note that the USIM card s readable side with the gold colored contacts shou...

Page 152: ...Simply press on the USIM card to eject it however do not do this while a connec tion is in progress If you do eject the card while a 3G 4G connection is on going you will need to shut down the system re insert the USIM card re start the system and then reestablish the 3G 4G connection If you wish to change USIM cards then you will need to shut the system down reinsert the USIM card restart the sys...

Page 153: ... the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear under Mobile Broadband 3G 4G Module PIN Code Power Saving Note that there may be some issues when a 4G PIN Code is set for 3G modules in Windows if Mobile Broadband has been turned off and the system has resumed from a power saving state See 3G 4G Module PIN Code P...

Page 154: ... Mobile Broadband 5 Double click any connection icon under Mobile Broadband or click and then click Connect 6 The system will connect to your network 7 A Connected will appear alongside the 3G 4G connection click the connection to view the timer which indicates your connected time for the current session Figure 6 25 Mobile Broadband Connect ...

Page 155: ...ick Disconnect 10 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the Mobile Broadband module off aboard aircraft Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the system is in Airplane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Figure 6 26 Mobile Broadband Disconnect ...

Page 156: ...ernet display videos or photo slide shows on your TV external display without using HDMI or A V ca bles Before configuring Wireless Display you will need to set up your compatible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V ca ble and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter...

Page 157: ...35 6 Wireless Display Configuration 1 Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8 1 2 Go the Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project 4 Click Add a wireless display Figure 6 27 Add a Wireless Display ...

Page 158: ...splay devices this may take up to 60 seconds so allow time for this to complete 6 Double click any detected display device in the list 7 You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting 8 Click Next Figure 6 28 Searching For Devices Figure 6 29 Enter PIN ...

Page 159: ...r display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter display for full details 10 To disconnect from the display you can select it in PC and Devices Devices and click Remove Device Yes or go to the Project menu Charms Bar Devices and click Disconnect Figure 6 30 Remove Device Disconnect ...

Page 160: ...Modules Options 6 38 6 ...

Page 161: ...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 162: ...puter s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Saving States on page 3 7 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing t...

Page 163: ...ams 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 The Setup Utility on page 5 2 Keep copies of vital settings files such as netw...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...mmediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Shutting the Computer Down on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a peripheral device USB device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before...

Page 168: ...n a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different di...

Page 169: ... ON see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 10 I am sliding my finger up and down on the right side of the Touchpad to scroll a Window and the Touchpad does not respond There are different Touchpad versions available on this computer and this version requires tapping holding to scroll Either tap repeatedly or hold the finger down at the top or bottom right of the Touchpad depending on the scroll...

Page 170: ...detected The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode Check the LED indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode see System Map LCD Panel Open on page 1 6 Use the Fn F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on off see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 The PC Camera module cannot be detected The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see Function Hot Key Indic...

Page 171: ...nsfer 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 has been completed I cannot obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer To obtain high speed Bluetooth data transfer take into account the following To achieve high speed transfer speed...

Page 172: ...talled and not in the correct order If you have attempted to Update Driver from the Device Manager control panel and have encountered problems then use the method below to correct this To correct this problem 1 Go to the Programs and Features Programs control panel in Windows 2 Select any installed Airplane Mode driver item e g Insyde Airplane Mode HID Mini Driver and click Uninstall Change to uni...

Page 173: ...rocedure after every boot up restart or when the system resumes from hibernation 1 Go to the Devices Printers control panel in Windows 2 Double click the Bluetooth headset 3 Click Connect to complete the stereo connection OR 1 Go to the Sound control panel in Windows 2 Right click in the Playback tab the Bluetooth Stereo Audio device the default device is Headset 3 Click Connect to complete the st...

Page 174: ...ntact your distributor supplier in Windows if Mobile Broadband has been turned off and the system has resumed from a power saving state To prevent any issues it is recommended that you simply do not en able a PIN for a 3G 4G module The following provides instructions for disabling the PIN code Disabling a PIN code for a 3G 4G Module 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Click Change PC Settings Figure 7 1 Chan...

Page 175: ... 7 3 Click Network 4 Click the broadband connection under Mobile Broadband 5 Scroll down to Security and click Remove PIN 6 Enter the current PIN number and click OK 7 It is recommended that you do not Enable a PIN for a 3G 4G module Figure 7 2 Disable PIN ...

Page 176: ...edure would be to go to Networks in the Charms Bar and turn on Mobile broadband 3 Go to the Charms Bar 4 Select Settings and you will then note that the WiFi icon will read Unavailable 5 Standard procedure would be to click the connection and enter the PIN number to unlock the connection 6 In this instance you will note that the Mobile broadband connection will read Insert a SIM 7 In this case you...

Page 177: ... 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 178: ...xternal monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface 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 means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI ...

Page 179: ...patible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you ...

Page 180: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 181: ...or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 8 1 works under the Desktop App and not under the Start screen Figure B 1 Control Center Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon in the notification are...

Page 182: ...r etc You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off the Touchpad and PC camera Table B 1 Power Modes Modes Quiet Power Saving Performance Entertainment Icon Power Plan Balanced Power Saver High Performance Balanced Power Conservation Mode Balance Energy Star Performance Balance PC Camera ON OFF ON ON TouchPad ...

Page 183: ...3 B Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 2 menu headings System Program Device under the Power Modes Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages Figure B 2 Control Center Menus ...

Page 184: ...in Volume System Program The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F3 key combination to mute the volume Fan Speed System Program You can set the fan speed to Maximum full power Automatic or Custom from this menu item The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the CPU Howe...

Page 185: ...ick either the Hibernate or Sleep buttons to have the computer enter the selected power saving mode when the Fn F4 key combination is pressed see Power Saving States on page 3 7 Display Switch System Program Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode Time Zone System Program Clicking the Time Zone button will ac...

Page 186: ...or camera module s power status The icon will appear dimmed when it is disabled Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 2 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode ...

Page 187: ...puter Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 1748MB system memory RAM as needed to the integrated video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the op erating system Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and driv ers are subject to contin ual updates and changes Check wi...

Page 188: ... Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel HD Control Pan el To access the control panel see below and overleaf 1 Click the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel icon in the Apps screen see over Figure C 1 Apps Screen Intel HD Graphics Control Panel ...

Page 189: ...operties from the menu OR 3 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties button 5 Double click the Intel R HD Graphics control panel in the Windows Control Panel Figure C 2 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel ...

Page 190: ...ols C 4 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C You may make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu panel and adjusting the settings from the menus Figure C 3 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel ...

Page 191: ...raphics Control Panel C 5 C Sub Menus Some of the menu panels will also have sub menus in the top left corner of the menu alongside the icon to display further configuration options Figure C 4 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Sub Menus ...

Page 192: ... Settings or Color Settings to make display adjustments in cluding configuration for any attached external displays Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 5 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings ...

Page 193: ...gure the display mode of any attached dis plays see Attaching Other Displays on page C 17 Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Audio Settings Any attached active dis plays must have audio capacity to allow audio configuration Figure C 6 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Multiple Displays ...

Page 194: ...lay or any at tached display to any width height refresh rate color depth and underscan percent age of your choice Note that incorrect settings can cause system instability and even possible component damage so this is adjusted at your own risk Figure C 7 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Custom Resolutions ...

Page 195: ...e displayed Performance Qual ity displays the most detail Balanced Mode provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filtering and Vertical Sync and features to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Figure C 8 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel 3D ...

Page 196: ...ol Panel C Options and Support Hot Key Manager in Options and Support allows you to create hot keys for open ing the application rotating the display scaling etc Click Apply to save changes Figure C 9 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Options and Support ...

Page 197: ...Information the Built In Display and any attached displays Preferences Go to the Preferences sub menu in Options to configure the preferences for the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Make sure you Enable Tray Icon to display the In tel HD Graphics Control Panel icon in the notifica tion area of the taskbar as below Figure C 10 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Options Information Center ...

Page 198: ...itch to vivid colors The Preview image will display a sample image using the current set tings You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time Click Apply to save changes select Color Enhancement Image Enhancement or Image Scaling from the menu Figure C 11 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Color Enhancement ...

Page 199: ...u at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness Noise Reduction Con trast Enhancement and Film Mode Detection etc Click Apply to save changes Figure C 12 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Enhancement Basic ...

Page 200: ...Video Driver Controls C 14 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C Turn Image Scaling on and use the sliders to adjust the scaling Figure C 13 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Scaling ...

Page 201: ...put er is Plugged In or On Battery Maximum Battery Life will reduce graphics per formance for power saving Balanced will provide full graphics performance when required and minimize power consumption when inactive and Maximum Perfor mance will give top graphics performance but requires more power Figure C 14 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Power ...

Page 202: ...splay device PC screen only or Second screen only Clone Duplicate Both connected displays output the same view and may be configured independently Extended Extend Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Table C 1 Display Modes Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may find that the desktop does not occupy the full screen area ...

Page 203: ...Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display Multiple Displays sub menu 3 Click Clone from the Select Display Mode menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 Select the displays from the Select One or More Active Displays menu Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view Multiple Display selection op tions Figure C 15 Display Multiple Dis...

Page 204: ...the settings change Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure C 16 Display Multiple Displays Extended Click the appropri ate monito...

Page 205: ... you may need to click Second Screen 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only Windows Logo Key P Key Combination You can use the P key combination to quickly bring up the Sec ond Screen menu You can also use the Display Switch button in the Control Center to access the menu and select the appropriate attached display mode You c...

Page 206: ... In Windows 1 Attach your external display to the HDMI Out port external monitor port and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see page 1 26 in the Desktop app 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays Figure C 18 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays ...

Page 207: ...m the Multiple Displays menu 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 Figure C 19 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options ...

Page 208: ...ctions below 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click 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 Set Default button 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using the vol ume ...

Page 209: ...Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration C 23 C 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel Figure C 21 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 210: ...ideo Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 17 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 appl...

Page 211: ...ation The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your distributor supplier for details ...

Page 212: ... Dual Channel DDR3L Two 204 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR3L 1600 MHz Memory Modules real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable up to 16GB Compatible with 2GB 4GB or 8GB Modules Video Adapter Intel HD Graphics 5000 Integrated with i7 5500U i5 5200U i3 5010U i3 5005U CPUs Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology up to 1 7MB Microsoft DirectX ...

Page 213: ...face Factory Option For For i3 5005U Pentium 3805U Celeron 3205U CPUs Slot 1 for M 2 WLAN Combo Module with PCIe USB Interfaces Slot 2 for M 2 SSD with SATA Interface Slot 3 for M 2 3G Module UTMS HSPA with USB Interface OR M 2 LTE Module with USB Interface Communication Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265 2 2 802 11 a c M 2 2230 WLAN Blue tooth Combo Modul...

Page 214: ...4WH Removable 3 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 31WH Factory Option Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Intel PTT Features Painted Style for Some Model Designs Operating System Windows 8 1 64 bit Windows 7 64 bit Indicators LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD ODD Airplane Mode Camera BIOS One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35...

Page 215: ...how to navigate the Windows 7 user interface to access the applications control panels taskbar etc System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the Windows 7 64 bit with Service Pack 1 installed operating system is supported Windows Versions Note that t...

Page 216: ...s Function Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Brightness Decrease Increase Fn Touchpad Toggle Disable toggle by using the Touchpad Fn PC Camera Power Toggle Fn Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn Airplane Mode Toggle Fn Mute Toggle Fn Number Lock Toggle Fn Sleep Toggle Fn Scroll Lock Toggle Fn Volume Decrease Increase Caps Lock Toggle Fn Display ...

Page 217: ...used controls and en ables you to quickly turn the camera touch pad on off see Appendix B for full details Figure E 1 Control Center Control Center Access To run the Control Cen ter press the Fn Esc key combi nation or double click the icon in the notifi cation area of the task bar Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel move the cursor onto the top right ...

Page 218: ...mize 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 e...

Page 219: ... and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Display Appearances and Personalization category and click Adjust resolution 3 Use the drop box to select the screen Resolution Figure E 3 4 Click OK to confirm setting changes 5 Click Advanced settings Figure E 3 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs Figure E 3 Screen Resolution 1 2 1 2 Right Click Desktop App You ...

Page 220: ...tton Figure E 4 in the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel tab OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties Figure E 4 from the menu OR 4 Click the icon Figure E 4 in the taskbar notification area and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 5 Access the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel from the Windows control panel in Classic View Figure E 4 Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel Acc...

Page 221: ...tton computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay attention...

Page 222: ...at the information included on the following pages is for Windows 7 only See Drivers Utilities Win 8 1 on page 4 1 for information on drivers and utilities for the Windows 8 1 operating system Driver Installation Power When installing driv ers make sure your computer is powered by the AC DC adapter connected to a work ing power source Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the inst...

Page 223: ...einstall any driver you should uninstall the driver first 1 Check the driver installation order from Table E 2 on page E 10 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installa...

Page 224: ...n 7 64 bit Driver Page Win 7 Optional Items Page Chipset Page E 12 PC Camera Module Windows 7 Page E 16 Video VGA Page E 13 Wireless LAN Windows 7 Page E 23 LAN Page E 13 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Windows 7 Page E 28 CardReader Page E 13 3G 4G Module Windows 7 Page E 34 Touchpad Page E 13 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Windows 7 Page E 40 Hot Key Page E 13 Intel Wireless Display Application Wind...

Page 225: ...e original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Program...

Page 226: ...than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button or Option Driv ers button to access the Optional driver menu Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the Accept button to agree to t...

Page 227: ...ck OK to continue installation If a net work cable is not available restart the system and re install the LAN driver 1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish CardReader 1 Click 4 Install Cardreader Driver Yes 2 Click Finish Touchpad 1 Click 5 Install Touchpad Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Finish Restart...

Page 228: ... optional driver menu It is recommended you now also install the Intel Rap id Storage Technology driver see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 6 21 required for AHCI mode hard disks 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 Window...

Page 229: ...sure the AC DC adapter is plugged in 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance Information and Tools System and Security System Check the Windows Experience Index 3 Click Rate this computer Refresh Now Re run the assessment 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table E 2 on page ...

Page 230: ... 2 on page 1 6 Make sure you access the application via the desktop shortcut 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 information provided here 2 PC Camera Application and Power Saving States If the computer enters Sleep or Hibernate...

Page 231: ...crophone and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and select Digital Mic Realtek High Definition ...

Page 232: ...E 18 PC Camera Module Windows 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 Right click Figure E 9 Audio Setup for PC Camera ...

Page 233: ...t Start Capture 3 Click OK 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...

Page 234: ...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 E 19 limit the file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution Output Size 1 Run...

Page 235: ...z or 60Hz under PowerLine Frequency 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 information provided here including the fig ures pictured Figure E 10 Video Capture Filter Camera Options The video capture filter figure pictured here may ...

Page 236: ...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 237: ...ure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table E 2 on page E 10 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for the Intel and 3rd party WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard...

Page 238: ...icense Agreement and click Install 5 Click Finish 6 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page E 25 OR 3rd Party WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click Fin...

Page 239: ...nnect to or click 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 Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure E 11 Click Taskbar...

Page 240: ... a security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access further options for the connection Figure E 12 Network Location Set ...

Page 241: ...ick the taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unauthor ized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure E 13 Click Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 242: ...ally prohibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use Fn F11 Airplane Mode key combination to toggle Airplane Mode On Off and check the LED indicator for the power status see Table 1 3 on page 1 10 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous dat...

Page 243: ...allation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page E 30 for configu ration instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire...

Page 244: ...icon will appear in the notification area 5 You can then do any of the following to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click the notification area icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the notification area icon and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Click Start and click Con trol Panel and then click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound Cl...

Page 245: ... 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 devices with out using a code ...

Page 246: ...n screen instructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure E 16 Pairing Code Example Figure E 17 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example outlined here shows a connection to a mobile device Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection procedure and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correct ...

Page 247: ... to Bluetooth Devices 1 Click the notification area icon and select Open Settings 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a check inside it 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a check inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetoot...

Page 248: ... provided by your service provider and then install the driver Important Notice 3G 4G Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modules In order to comply with FCC regulations you should NOT operate the 3G 4G module and the Bluetooth Wireless LAN modules at the same time as this may disrupt radio frequency and cause interference When the 3G 4G module is powered on make sure that the Blue tooth Wireless LAN modules a...

Page 249: ...n 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines 4 5 USIM Card Orientation Note that the USIM card s readable side with the gold colored contacts should face upwards as illustrated USIM Card Ejection Simply press on the USIM card to eject it howe...

Page 250: ...allation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode 2 If a Found New Hardware window appears click Cancel click Cancel for all Found New Hardware windows that appear 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 4 Install 3G 4G Driver Yes 6 Click Next 7 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 8 Click Insta...

Page 251: ...ting to a 3G 4G Network in Windows 7 1 Click the taskbar notification area wireless icon and then click the access point name if your SIM card is installed the service provider should appear here and then click Connect Figure E 20 3G 4G Network Connection ...

Page 252: ... and Password this information will be supplied by your service provider and not all fields are necessarily required 4 After entering the information click Continue 5 You will then be prompted to select your Autoconnect Settings on the first run of the connection only 6 After selecting your preference click Connect to initiate the connection Figure E 21 Subscription Details Autoconnect Settings ...

Page 253: ...etc as per any internet connection 8 While connected you can also click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to display the connection status 9 To disconnect from the 3G 4G network you can click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Figure E 22 Disconnect From the Network ...

Page 254: ...IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 5 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next Next Next 7 Click Finish to restart the computer you will need to restart the system again after the computer has rebooted 8 Run the Intel Rapid...

Page 255: ...guring 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 compat...

Page 256: ...dows 7 Intel WiDi Application Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 6 Install WiDi AP Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Finish ...

Page 257: ...l Corporation Intel R Wireless Display Intel R Wireless Display or double click the icon on the desktop 2 Click I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatible adapters or you can click the Scan for available adapters button to enable Intel My WiFi Technology Figure E 23 Intel WiDi Scan ...

Page 258: ...rs and click Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the code for the video adapter and click Continue Figure E 24 Intel WiDi Connect Enter Security Code ...

Page 259: ...ntinue 8 Click Finished to complete the setup Test Audio Adapter To verify a successful audio connection for In tel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test You can select Play Sample to play an au dio test sample from your adapter to the con nected speaker set Figure E 25 Intel WiDi Connected ...

Page 260: ...Windows 7 E 46 Windows 7 ...

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