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Remove PIN

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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: ...the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Impor...

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

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: ...plug 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 supplies 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 12: ...teries 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 furthe...

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

Page 14: ... 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 computer...

Page 15: ...ut 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 hardware and software Make sure your documents are prepared Power Off Before Traveling Make sure...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...rms 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 long...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...ions for Care and Operation VII Power Safety IX Polymer Battery Precautions X Battery Precautions XI Cleaning XII Servicing XII Travel Considerations XIII Quick Start Guide Overview 1 1 Advanced Users 1 2 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users 1 2 Warning Boxes 1 2 Not Included 1 3 System Startup 1 4 System Software 1 5 Model Differences 1 6 ...

Page 20: ... Center 1 14 System Map Front Left Views 1 15 System Map Right Rear Views 1 16 System Map Bottom View Model A 1 18 System Map Bottom View Model B 1 19 Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 20 Windows 8 1 Start Screen Desktop 1 22 Apps Tiles 1 23 Desktop Application 1 24 The Charms Bar 1 25 Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 27 Windows 8 1 Taskbar 1 30 Video Features 1 31 Power Options 1 34 Shut Down Restart or Sle...

Page 21: ...CDs or DVDs 2 4 DVD Regional Codes 2 5 Multi In 1 Card Reader 2 6 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 7 Gestures and Device Settings 2 9 Audio Features 2 13 Setup for Audio Recording 2 14 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 ...

Page 22: ...nformation 3 14 Battery Power 3 14 Conserving Battery Power 3 15 Battery Life 3 16 New Battery 3 16 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 16 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 17 Battery FAQ 3 18 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control 4 5 ...

Page 23: ...rocedure 4 6 Chipset 4 6 Video VGA 4 6 LAN 4 6 CardReader 4 6 Touchpad 4 6 Airplane 4 7 Hot Key 4 7 MEI Driver 4 7 Audio 4 7 Optional Drivers 4 8 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 ...

Page 24: ... Advanced Menu 5 8 Boot Logo Advanced Menu 5 8 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 9 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 9 Security Menu 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Set User Password Security Menu 5 11 Password on boot Security Menu 5 11 Secure Boot Control Security Menu 5 12 TPM Configuration Security Menu 5 13 TPM State Security Menu Security Device Support Enabled 5 14 Pen...

Page 25: ...sk 6 5 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 8 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device for Model A Computers 6 8 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device for Model B Computers 6 11 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 12 Modules Options Overview 7 1 PC Camera Module 7 3 PC Camera Audio Setup 7 4 Camera App 7 5 Camera Options 7 6 Taking Pictures Capturing Video 7 7 Camera Roll 7 8 Wireless LAN Module 7 12 ...

Page 26: ...ing Activating TPM 7 23 Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation 7 25 Initializing TPM 7 26 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool 7 28 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 7 36 IRST Driver Installation 7 36 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 7 37 Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration 7 38 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 7 44 Intel Smart Connect Technology 7 45 Intel Smar...

Page 27: ...nd General Maintenance 8 3 Viruses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 EM820W 3G Module PIN Code Power Saving 8 15 Resolving the Insert a SIM issue with the 3G Module Windows 8 1 8 17 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks A 2 Control Center Overview B 1 Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation C 1 ...

Page 28: ...C 16 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 Keyboard Pointing Device D 2 Interface D 3 Card Reader D 3 Slot D 3 Communication D 3 Power Management D 3 Power D 3 ...

Page 29: ...XXVII Preface Security D 4 Features D 4 Operating System D 4 Indicators D 4 BIOS D 4 Environmental Spec D 4 Dimensions Weight D 4 ...

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Page 31: ...ivers 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 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Combo Bluetooth WLAN TPM security Intel and 3G modules some of which may be optional depending...

Page 32: ...through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of a...

Page 33: ...t as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Ch...

Page 34: ...to an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In 130 Shutdown Note that you should alway...

Page 35: ... In order to run Windows without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a mini mum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows Versions Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 only Windows OS In order to run Windows 8 8 1 32 Bit without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM however if you are ru...

Page 36: ...ook series includes two different models that vary slightly in design style color power button style general appearance and features supported see Appendix D for full details Note that your computer may look slightly different from that pictured throughout this manual ...

Page 37: ...ns valid operation area 3 5 1 7 4 6 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Blue tooth module s are OFF if you are using the com puter aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Table 1 3 on page 1 13 Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that...

Page 38: ...ns valid operation area 3 5 1 7 4 6 Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines indicated on the right 2 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Blue tooth module s are OFF if you are using the com puter aboard aircraft by pu...

Page 39: ... 1 1 LED Indicators Icon 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 Green Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth 3G Modules are OFF Green Hard Disk Activity ...

Page 40: ... cial functions 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...

Page 41: ... cial functions 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...

Page 42: ... 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 22 on page 1 31 R Switch to the Windows Desktop and display the Run dialog box Z Access the Customize Bar see Figure 1 13 on page 1 23 Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key D key com bination to switch be tween the S...

Page 43: ...lled Table 1 3 Function Hot Key Indicators Keys Function Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Display Toggle Fn Fan Control Toggle Automatic Fan Control Full Power 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 NumLk Number Lock Toggle Fn Sle...

Page 44: ... on off see Appendix B for full details Table 1 4 Control Center Control Center Click on any button to turn any of the modules e g TouchPad Camera on off Click on the power conservation modes to switch be tween Performance Balanced or Energy Star modes see page 3 12 To remove the Power Conservation Modes screen just click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard Click on the butt...

Page 45: ...tlet 7 HDMI Out Port 8 2 USB 3 0 Ports 2 7 4 1 3 8 6 5 Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 Port OR USB 2 0 Port This model includes 2 USB 3 0 ports on the left side of the computer USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2...

Page 46: ...rt Model A OR 2 USB 2 0 Ports Model B 4 Optical Device Drive Bay for CD DVD Device 5 Security Lock Slot 6 Battery 4 2 5 1 6 W255EU 3 4 5 2 1 3 3 Model A Model B 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 ...

Page 47: ...dged in the hole Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM de vice to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control pa...

Page 48: ... Bottom View Model A 1 Battery 2 Component Bay Cover 3 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 4 Hard Disk Bay Cover 5 Speakers CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part 2 1 4 3 Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 3 3 5 5 3 ...

Page 49: ...9 Bottom View Model B 1 Battery 2 Component Bay Cover 3 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 4 Hard Disk Bay Cover 5 Speakers CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part 2 1 4 Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 3 3 5 5 3 ...

Page 50: ...ontrol Panel in both the Desktop app or Start screen Figure 1 10 Windows Context Menu Windows Versions Note that the informa tion included on the fol lowing pages is for Windows 8 1 only The Windows 8 inter face is slightly different in appearance and in methods of navigation and a separate manual is provided on the De vice Drivers Manual Disc with reference to Windows 8 Move the mouse to the bott...

Page 51: ...twork Connec tions etc Figure 1 11 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 52: ...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 12 Windows Start Screen Desktop App ...

Page 53: ...tiles for apps and control panels in the Start screen Right click on a blank area of the Start screen and you will see the Customize icon Click the Customize icon to display all the installed applications etc Right click any icon to bring up the menu at the bottom of the screen and you can then click the appropriate icon to pin the App to or unpin from the Start screen or to the taskbar in the Des...

Page 54: ...ot 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 When you move to the lower left hot corner in the Start screen it will take you back to your most recently used app if one is running Figure 1 14 Desktop Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to t...

Page 55: ...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 15 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 to the t...

Page 56: ... 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 16 Settings Menu Charms Bar TouchPad Access To quick access the Charms Bar using the TouchPad...

Page 57: ...n a number of ways in Windows 8 1 Click Search in the Windows Charms Bar see previous page and the search pane will pop out Type Control Panel and select it from the results to the left Figure 1 17 Search Control Panel Click on This PC in Apps or you can to pin This PC to the Start screen click on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ribbon Figure 1 18 Open Control Panel...

Page 58: ... apply to the Start screen click on Settings in the Windows Charms Bar and select Control Panel from the menu Figure 1 19 Settings Charms Bar Desktop App Only Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen and click Control Panel in Apps Windows System Figure 1 20 All Apps Control Panel ...

Page 59: ...Keyboard Shortcut to Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control Panel Press the Windows logo key and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Alternatively press the Windows logo key and R to bring up the Run dialog box and then type Control Panel and press Enter to access the Control Panel ...

Page 60: ...need to switch to the Desktop The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the Desktop 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 21 Desktop Taskbar Notification Area System Tray You can pin unpin apps to from the ta...

Page 61: ...dix C It is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see The Charms Bar on page 1 25 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 o...

Page 62: ...on In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Adjust resolution Figure 1 23 Screen Resolution 3 2 Right Click Desktop App You can right click the desktop and se lect Screen resolu tion Figure 1 23 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Fig ure 1 23 Click Advanced set tings Figure 1 23 to bring up the Advanced proper ties tabs 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 63: ...esolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 24 on page 1 33 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 24 Intel Graphics Control Panel 3 4 4 ...

Page 64: ...hut 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 Shut Down Restart or Sleep Charms Bar 1 Go to the Charms Bar and click Settings 2 Click Power 3 Select Sleep Shut Down or Restart Figure 1 25 Shut Down Restart Charms Bar Desktop App Sta...

Page 65: ... 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 26 Screen Resolution Screen Resolution for Apps Windows 8 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 multitaski...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...hapter 2 Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi In 1 Card Reader TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features ...

Page 68: ...s accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected fro...

Page 69: ...el side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open ...

Page 70: ...ther materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the...

Page 71: ...e DVD Region Note DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s re gion code 5 times The fifth selection is perma nent This cannot be al tered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes Region 1 USA Canada Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt Region 3 South East Asia...

Page 72: ... s Make sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Front View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RS M...

Page 73: ...se to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details ...

Page 74: ...olling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further in formation at www synaptics com 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 win...

Page 75: ...use 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 tings left tree menu and clic...

Page 76: ...ms 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 tick in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached tickbox 4 Click OK...

Page 77: ... and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion Zooming The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 8 ...

Page 78: ...d 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 applicati...

Page 79: ...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 12 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to ac...

Page 80: ...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 13 Realtek Audio Manager Recording Setup ...

Page 81: ...r Plans Power Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions wi...

Page 82: ...mfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see Battery FAQ on page 3 18 We recommend that you do...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...ill help prevent hard disk or system problems Use the Shut down or sign out item in the Context Menu right click the lower left corner of the screen to bring up the menu You can also use the Power Menu in Settings in the Windows Charms Bar If you want to add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu see on page 3 9 Figure 3 1 Shut Down Restart Charms Bar Desktop App Start Screen ...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...ou last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted To add Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hib...

Page 88: ...ere you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery To add Hibernate to the Power Menu see on page 3 9 Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chap...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...ws 1 Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel 2 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable 3 Click Choose what the power buttons do 4 Click to put a tick 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 91: ...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 92: ...o toggle the Control Center on off 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button 3 Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power Conservation Mode without making any changes 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 s...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...er when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on ba...

Page 96: ...ery on page 6 3 New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 18 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 th...

Page 97: ... 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 98: ...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 11 Power Plan Create ...

Page 99: ...anagement Battery Information 3 19 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 12 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power Settings ...

Page 100: ... 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 13 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...Power Management 3 22 3 ...

Page 103: ...or the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what 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 Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN Bluetooth WLAN Co...

Page 104: ...on to access the Optional driver menu Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 5 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 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 individua...

Page 105: ...e Chipset Page 4 6 PC Camera Module No driver required Page 7 3 Video VGA Page 4 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 12 LAN Page 4 6 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Page 7 17 CardReader Page 4 6 Trusted Platform Module Page 7 22 Touchpad Page 4 6 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Page 7 36 Hot Key Page 4 7 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Page 7 37 MEI Driver Page 4 7 Intel Smart Connect Technology Page 7 45...

Page 106: ...o 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 listed ...

Page 107: ...ws New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at the time of going to pre...

Page 108: ...ck Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN 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 ...

Page 109: ... 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 Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or double click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers bu...

Page 110: ...er installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click Windows Update System and Security Security 3 Click Check for updates button 4 The computer will now check for updat...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when p...

Page 113: ...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 114: ... 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 115: ...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 116: ... on the computer s SATA Ports System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision This item contains information on the BIOS version etc and is not user configu rable ...

Page 117: ... Connect is a technology that makes checks on web applications that are open even when the computer is in sleep mode and thus allows updates to be made with out the need to turn the computer on The sub menus here allow you to enable dis able the technology ISCT Configuration Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 118: ... the system to send location information GPS coordinates back to a central server SATA Mode Advanced Menu The SATA Serial ATA control is configured to operate in AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface mode Boot Logo Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot If you disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter ...

Page 119: ...nced Menu 5 9 5 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 ...

Page 120: ...is 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 121: ...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 122: ...the startup process Secure Boot Control is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot see UEFI Boot Boot Menu on page 5 17 En abling Secure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to con figure Secure Boot as Standard with a fixed secure boot policy or Custom which enables you to make changes to the Key Management database ...

Page 123: ...atform 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 display the full TPM configuration menu see Trusted Plat form Module on page 7 22 for details Figure 5 5 Security Device Support ...

Page 124: ...bled Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled to change the TPM state to en abled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Con figuration menu Figure 5 6 TPM State Enabled ...

Page 125: ...select the option you require if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 25 and then initialize the TPM Figure 5 7 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 126: ...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 8 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 127: ... the selected device will be highlighted 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 item will be enabled as an option un der UEFI...

Page 128: ...osing 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 9 Exit Menu ...

Page 129: ...ar slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each...

Page 130: ...rade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all periph...

Page 131: ...n the 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 Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 1 Battery Removal 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 132: ...n page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk If you are replacing an existing hard disk with a new disk of a different size then see Hard Disk Size Note Foam Rubber Insert on page 6 7 HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the discs re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you h...

Page 133: ...6 5 6 Removing the Hard Disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery see page 6 3 2 Remove the screws 3 Lift the hard disk bay cover up from point 4 Remove hard disk bay cover Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Bay Cover Removal 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 134: ...he HDD assembly in the direction of arrow 6 Remove the HDD assembly 7 Remove the screw s and the adhesive cover 8 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard disk bay cover and screws Figure 6 3 Hard Disk Assembly Removal 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 8 7 9 ...

Page 135: ...s In some cases 7mm H hard disk drives will be installed For more informa tion contact your distributor supplier and bear in mind your warranty terms Figure 6 4 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm H HDDs If you are replacing a 9 5mm H HDD with a 7mm H HDD then insert the foam rubber insert as shown above If you are replacing a 7mm H HDD with a 9 5mm H HDD then remove the foam rubber insert ...

Page 136: ...ing the Optical CD DVD Device The procedure for removing the optical device will depend upon your particular computer model See Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device for Model A Computers on page 6 8 See Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device for Model B Computers on page 6 11 ...

Page 137: ...the Optical CD DVD Device for Model A Computers 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery see page 6 3 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the component bay cover Figure 6 5 Removing the Component Bay Cover Model A 1 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 138: ...4 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 5 Reverse the process to install the new device 6 Replace the component bay cover and screws see page 6 8 Figure 6 6 Removing the Optical Device Drive Model A 6 7 7 6 7 ...

Page 139: ...rs 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery see page 6 3 and hard disk drive see page 6 4 2 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 3 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 7 Removing the Optical Device Drive Model B 1 2 2 1 2 ...

Page 140: ... Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDR3L type memory modules see Memory on page D 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery see page 6 3 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the component bay cover Figure 6 8 Removing the Component Bay Cover 1 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 141: ... sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 9 1 6 Figure 6 9 RAM Module Location Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 10 RAM Module Release Latches 7 8 7 8 ...

Page 142: ... one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the component bay cover Figure 6 11 RAM Module Removal 9 9 Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a sin gle memory module th...

Page 143: ...ation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth module s are OFF or the system is in Airplane Mode if you are using the com puter aboard aircraft see Table 1 3 on page 1 13 PC Camera Module Wireless LAN Module Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Trusted Platform Module Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel Rapi...

Page 144: ...he antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Important Notice 3G Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modules In order to comply with FCC regulations you should NOT operate the 3G module and the Bluetooth Wireless LAN modules at the same time as this may disrupt radio frequency and cause interference When the 3G module is powered on make sure that the Bluetoo...

Page 145: ...ows to take pictures and capture video Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Hot Key Indicators on page 1 13 to toggle power to the PC Camera module When the PC Camera is in use the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in red see Figure 1 2 on page 1 7 Figure 1 3 on page 1 8 2 ...

Page 146: ...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 7 1 Audio Setup for PC Cam...

Page 147: ... 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 7 2 Camera App Buttons Expos...

Page 148: ...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 D 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 7 4 Camera Options ...

Page 149: ...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 7 5 Pictures Camera Roll ...

Page 150: ...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 butt ton 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 ...

Page 151: ...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 7 7 Editing Tools Basic Fixes Light...

Page 152: ... The Open With butt ton 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 7 8 Edit Buttons for Video Figure 7 9 Trim Video for Video Files Clic...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...stall the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 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 module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putt...

Page 155: ...computer 6 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 7 14 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 the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click in the tickbox to agree to the End User L...

Page 156: ... 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 7 10 WiFi Settings Charms Bar Networks ...

Page 157: ...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 7 11 Networks Connected D...

Page 158: ...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 7 12 Windows Desktop TaskbarNotification Area WLAN C...

Page 159: ...es aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Table 1 3 on page 1 13 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if...

Page 160: ...plane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click in the tickbox to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next Finish 7 See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 7 19 for configura tion instructions High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wir...

Page 161: ...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 162: ...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 7 14 PC and Devices Bluetooth Figure 7 15 Enter the Passcode ...

Page 163: ...fication 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 tick inside it 4 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Figure 7 16 Bl...

Page 164: ...tation 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 the...

Page 165: ...ion and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu 6 Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled to change the TPM state to enabled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 7 As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Configuratio...

Page 166: ...nitializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership and press Enter You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 9 You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 25 and then initialize the TPM Figure 7 18 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 167: ...ivated the TPM in the BIOS before installing the driver 2 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 3 Click Option Drivers button 4 Click 3 Install TPM Driver Yes 5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 7 Click Next Next Install 8 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer ...

Page 168: ...f the taskbar and select Security Platform Initialization or click the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 3 The Quick Initialization method will automatically be selected for you if you need to use advanced settings provided by your network administrator then select Advanced Initialization 4 You will need to use a removable media e g a USB Flash Drive to store passwords and data keep the media...

Page 169: ...k the tabs and control panels to adjust the settings 12 Double click the icon in the taskbar notification area to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the icon and select a menu item Help Right click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Fea tures You can also click the Help button in a...

Page 170: ...nd restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Menus Note that not all the menus pictured here will be available for access The menu items that ap pear will be dependent on your configuration set tings etc see the Help file for full details Figure 7 21 Infineon Secu...

Page 171: ...rrently logged in Infineon Security Platform user including the ability to change the password configure se cure e mail file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authentication You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform Figure 7 22 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings ...

Page 172: ...ckup and restore operations Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restora tion Figure 7 23 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Backup ...

Page 173: ...tions Trusted Platform Module 7 31 7 Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Figure 7 24 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Migration ...

Page 174: ...Modules Options 7 32 Trusted Platform Module 7 Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Figure 7 25 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset ...

Page 175: ...sed in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet Click Configure and select a drive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process Figure 7 26 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker ...

Page 176: ...dules Options 7 34 Trusted Platform Module 7 Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security Figure 7 27 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 177: ... Module 7 35 7 Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only Figure 7 28 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Advanced ...

Page 178: ... IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 4 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click in the tickbox 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 ...

Page 179: ...7 36 A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB The Solid State Drive not the HDD must be configured as outlined on the fol lowing pages to support Rapid Start Technology The Windows operating system must be installed on the system hard disk drive and not on the Solid State Drive SSD See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Rapid Start Technology Operating System Installation...

Page 180: ...echnology from the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 8 2 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security Computer Management Storage Disk Management 3 Right click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu Figure 7 29 Computer Management Shrink SSD Volume Shrink Volume ...

Page 181: ...emory Size Amount of Space to Shrink The figure entered in the Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB field above should be equal to the amount of system memory in your computer In the example above the system memory is 4GB 1024MB 4 4096GB If you are unsure of your total system memory RAM then go to System control panel System and Security and check Installed memory RAM The memory size will be ...

Page 182: ... Run the Desktop app and right click the lower left hot corner or use the Windows Logo Key X key combination and select Command Prompt Admin 7 Type DISKPART 8 At the DISKPART command type list disk Figure 7 31 Search for CMD Prompt Figure 7 32 Diskpart List Disk ...

Page 183: ...ore partition so refer to the results obtained from list disk for exact disk number 10 The message Disk is now the selected disk will appear 11 Type create partition primary 12 A DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition message should appear Figure 7 33 Diskpart Select Disk Figure 7 34 Diskpart Create Partition ...

Page 184: ...tail disk 14 Type select Volume is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from detail disk for the exact volume number 15 The message Volume is now the selected volume will appear Figure 7 35 Diskpart Detail Disk Figure 7 36 Diskpart Select Volume ...

Page 185: ...nding on the format of the SSD For MBR formatted SSDs set id 84 override the id must be set to 84 For GPT formatted SSDs set id D3BFE2DE 3DAF 11DF BA40 E3A556D89593 17 The message DiskPart successfully set the partition ID will appear 18 Close the CMD window Figure 7 37 Diskpart Set id ...

Page 186: ...Hibernation Partition 21 Restart the computer 22 Install the driver see below Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 5 Install Rapid Start Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next Yes Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Figure 7 38 Computer Management Healthy Hibernation Par...

Page 187: ...hen the computer enters Sleep mode in order to get updates Intel Smart Connect Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Make sure that Intel Smart Connect Technology is enabled in the BIOS see Intel Smart Connect Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 7 4 Click 6 Install ISCT Driver Yes 5 Click Next 6 Cli...

Page 188: ...e any applications they will need to be on and running when the computer enters Sleep mode 5 Note the sidebar warning about the use of Intel R Smart Connect Technology aboard aircraft and make sure your wireless LAN module is off during air travel Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WL...

Page 189: ...u set the system to update the more power is consumed and this may be a consideration if the system is battery powered iSCT System Power Note that Intel Smart Connect will turn off when it detects a low battery level and will not run if the system is Shut Down or is in Hi bernate mode It is recommended that the system be left plugged in if left for an extended period Figure 7 40 iSCT Customize Sch...

Page 190: ...ase option includes an Intel WLAN module with Intel s PROSet Wireless Con nection Utility in stalled Intel Smart Connect Technology will search for WiFi net works around you that you have previously ac cessed If no known WiFi net works are found your computer will not update again until it recognizes a known WiFi network Figure 7 41 iSCT Help ...

Page 191: ...k to a list of applications and usage is supplied if you click Learn More and the link provided An application must support this feature and you will need to reg ister any devices Check any particular application for more information on this fea ture and you will need to have the application loaded on any device from which you want to connect to the system A list of compatible applications is prov...

Page 192: ...on devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Table 1 3 on page 1 13 Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure complianc...

Page 193: ... the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery 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 It is advis able to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the ma chine on USIM C...

Page 194: ...the system is 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 under Mobile Broadband Figure 7 43 Networks Mobile Broadband ...

Page 195: ...obile 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 connection click the connection to view the timer which indicates your connected time for the current session Figure 7 44 Mobile Broadband Connect ...

Page 196: ...k 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 7 45 Mobile Broadband Disconnect ...

Page 197: ...and the system has resumed from a power saving state To prevent any issues it is recommended that you sim ply do not enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module The following provides in structions for disabling the PIN code for specific instructions on resolving the issue where Insert a SIM appears in the connection see Resolving the Insert a SIM issue with the 3G Module Windows 8 1 on page 8 17 Disabl...

Page 198: ...dband 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 the EM820W 3G module 8 Click Security tab and click Disable PIN Figure 7 47 Disable PIN Figure 7 48 Disable PIN ...

Page 199: ...deos 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 and then set th...

Page 200: ...ay 7 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 7 49 Add a Wireless Display ...

Page 201: ...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 7 50 Searching For Devices Figure 7 51 Enter PIN ...

Page 202: ...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 7 52 Remove Device Disconnect ...

Page 203: ...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 204: ... 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 the Fn...

Page 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 Power Plans on page 3 5 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 being recharge...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...h a CD DVD cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 Unwelcome numbers appear when typing Num Lock is turned O...

Page 212: ...on or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 7 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules cannot be detected The modules are off as the computer is ...

Page 213: ...tions for the appropriate module in Modules Options on page 7 1 A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported 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 Blu...

Page 214: ...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 215: ...ies To resolve this issue do the following 1 Go to the Device Manager control panel in Windows 2 Click the arrow alongside Bluetooth to expand the menu if required 3 Double click Intel R Wireless Bluetooth R 4 0 HS Adapter 4 Click the Power Management tab 5 Make sure that the tickbox alongside allow the computer to turn off this device to save power doesn t have a tick alongside it 6 Click OK and ...

Page 216: ...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 217: ...ion contact 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 enable a PIN for the EM820W 3G module The following provides instructions for disabling the PIN code Disabling a PIN code for a 3G Module 1 Go to the Charms Bar 2 Click Change PC Settings Figure ...

Page 218: ...8 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 the EM820W 3G module Figure 8 3 Disable PIN ...

Page 219: ...ure 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 w...

Page 220: ...Troubleshooting 8 18 8 ...

Page 221: ... 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 222: ... external 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 HDM...

Page 223: ...compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be 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 y...

Page 224: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 225: ...sed controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod ules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or hold the mouse button down and move the slider where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 8 1 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen Figure B...

Page 226: ...ter 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 Power Saving Entertainment Quiet Performance User Defined Icon Power Plan Power Saver Power Saving Power Saving High Performance User Defined Power Conservation Mode Energy Star Energy Star Energy Star Performance Brightness 10 100 40 10...

Page 227: ...bination to turn off the LED backlight press any key to turn it on again Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 2 Volume 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 Power Conservation This system supports En...

Page 228: ...Time Zone Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture TouchPad PC Camera Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module s power status A crossed out icon will appear over the top left of the icon when it is off Note that the ...

Page 229: ...ing the video driver go to the Display control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution 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 N...

Page 230: ... 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 231: ...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 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ...play Settings or Color to make display adjustments including con figuration 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 235: ...us The Mul tiple Displays menu allows you to configure the display mode of any attached dis plays see Attaching Other Displays on page C 16 Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 6 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Multiple Displays ...

Page 236: ...D Graphics Control Panel C The Audio sub menu allows you to configure the capability mode of any attached displays if applicable i e the attached display supports audio Figure C 7 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Audio ...

Page 237: ...images are displayed Quality displays the most detail Balanced provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filtering and Vertical Sync and features to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Figure C 8 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel 3D ...

Page 238: ...D Graphics Control Panel C Options Options allows you to Customize Hot Keys for opening the application rotating the display scaling etc to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Figure C 9 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Options ...

Page 239: ...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 turn Tray Icon On 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 240: ...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 241: ...he Video menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness Skin Tone Enhance ment Noise Reduction etc Click Apply to save changes Figure C 12 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Enhancement Basic ...

Page 242: ...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 243: ...plicate 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 Collage A number of connected displays are combined into a single unified higher resolution for larger screen sizes Table C 1 Display Modes Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may f...

Page 244: ... Control Panel control panel and click Display Multiple Displays sub menu 3 Click Clone from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 You can select the displays to be used from the Select 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 14 Display Mult...

Page 245: ...lay 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 15 Display Multiple Displays Extended Click the appropri ate monitor icon and drag it to ma...

Page 246: ...and click Display Multiple Displays sub menu 3 Click Collage from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu 4 Click Enable Collage and click On 5 Click Vertical or Horizontal to arrange and displays as required 6 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Collage Mode Collage mode is used to combine a number of displays into a single unified higher resolution for larger screen sizes Figure C 16...

Page 247: ...ou 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 but ton in the Control Cen ter to access the menu and select the appropri ate attached display mode You ...

Page 248: ... 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 35 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 249: ...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 250: ...ions 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 tap 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 um...

Page 251: ...Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration C 23 C 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click tap OK to close the Sound control panel Figure C 21 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 252: ...Video Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 16 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 app...

Page 253: ...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 254: ... Compatible with 2GB 4GB or 8GB Modules Video Adapter Intel HD Graphics 4400 Integrated with i3 4005U i5 4200U CPU Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology up to 1 7MB Microsoft DirectX 11 Compatible Intel HD Graphics Integrated with Pentium 3556U Celeron 2955U CPUs Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology up to 1 7MB Microsoft DirectX 11 Compatible Storage One Change...

Page 255: ...nication Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN Intel Wireless N 7260 2 2 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCIe WLAN Bluetooth Combo Module Factory Option 3rd Party Combo WLAN 802 11b g n and Bluetooth v4 0 LEHalf Mini Card Module with PCIe Interface Factory Option 3rd Party WLAN 802 11b g n Half Mini Card Module Factory Option 1 0M HD Video Camera Module with USB interface Factory Option UMTS HSP...

Page 256: ...Technology Operating System Windows 8 1 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 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Weight Model A 340mm w 241mm d 11 25 4mm h Height excluding battery area 2 15 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD M...

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