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Appendix D:Specifications

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Summary of Contents for Notebook V12.1.00

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Page 3: ...ublication 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 vendo...

Page 4: ...rk 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 e...

Page 5: ...wed 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 th...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body Warning Use only shielded cables to...

Page 8: ...e line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4...

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...

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...

Page 11: ...lug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Befor...

Page 12: ...eries 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 D...

Page 13: ...ative 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 improp...

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 foll...

Page 15: ...adapters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and o...

Page 16: ...ata 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 a...

Page 17: ...ms 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 s...

Page 18: ...he 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 displa...

Page 19: ...s for Care and Operation VII Power Safety IX Polymer Battery Precautions X General Battery Precautions XI Cleaning XII Servicing XII Travel Considerations XIII Quick Start Guide Overview 1 1 Advanced...

Page 20: ...s 1 13 System Map Right Rear Views 1 14 System Map Bottom View 1 15 Video Features 1 17 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 1 17 Power Options 1 21 Storage Devices Audio Mouse Overview 2 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 2 O...

Page 21: ...1 The Power Sources 3 2 AC DC Adapter 3 2 Battery 3 2 Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Plans 3 4 Power Saving States 3 6 Sleep 3 6 Hibernate 3 7 Shut down 3 7 Configuring the Power Buttons 3 8 Resum...

Page 22: ...hat to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Manual Driver Installation 4 4 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control 4 5 Windows Security Message...

Page 23: ...T 5 2 Failing the POST 5 3 Fatal Errors 5 3 Non Fatal Errors 5 3 The Setup Utility 5 4 Entering Setup 5 4 Setup Screens 5 5 Main Menu 5 6 System Time Date Main Menu 5 6 SATA Port Main Menu 5 7 System...

Page 24: ...ced Menu 5 10 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Security Menu 5 11 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 11 Password on boot Security Menu 5 12 Boot Menu 5 13 Boot Option Priorities Boot Men...

Page 25: ...age Technology 7 9 IRST Driver Installation 7 9 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair 7 12 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes 7 12 PC Camera Module 7 15 PC Camera Driver Installati...

Page 26: ...uetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation 7 50 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 7 51 Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 7 52 THX TruStudio Pro Audio 7 56 THX TruStudio AP Installation...

Page 27: ...s 8 7 Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 15 Intel WLAN Bluetooth Combo Modules 8 19 Installing Windows 7 pre Service Pack 1 for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks 8 20 Interface Ports Jacks Overview...

Page 28: ...llation C 1 Video VGA C 1 NVIDIA Video VGA C 1 NVIDIA Optimus Technology C 2 Intel Graphics Media Control Panel C 5 Display Devices Options C 7 Attaching Other Displays C 8 Configuring an External Dis...

Page 29: ...Display D 3 Video Adapter Options D 4 Storage D 4 BIOS D 4 Audio D 4 Keyboard Pointing Device D 4 Interface D 4 Slots D 5 Card Reader D 5 Communication D 5 Security D 5 Features D 5 Power Management...

Page 30: ...XXVIII Preface...

Page 31: ...ities 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 f...

Page 32: ...h all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing th...

Page 33: ...uter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced contr...

Page 34: ...onfiguring your computer for a different system you will find that this manual refers to the Windows 7 operating system Windows OS In order to run Windows 7 without limitations or decreased performanc...

Page 35: ...ewing angle do not exceed 135 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 5 Press the power button on...

Page 36: ...Buttons 3 4 6 7 2 4 1 7 9 3 5 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF...

Page 37: ...ormation on the Top Case LED indicators Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Orange AC DC Power is Plugged In Green Number Lock is Activated Green The Computer is On Green Caps Lock is Activa...

Page 38: ...vated GPU Button Orange Optimus Mode Activated GPU Button Orange NVIDIA Discrete GPU dGPU Activated Green Intel Integrated GPU iGPU Activated White Hard Disk Activity Green The optional WLAN Module is...

Page 39: ...ged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keybo...

Page 40: ...al keypad for easy numeric data input and features function keys to al low you to change operational features instantly See Table 1 4 on page 1 11 for full function key combina tion details Figure 1 3...

Page 41: ...Indicators Keys Function Visual Indicators Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Esc Control Center Toggle see over Fn F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn F2 Turn LCD Backl...

Page 42: ...l 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 43: ...e 2 7 4 1 3 5 6 CD DVD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hol...

Page 44: ...l under DOS 1 2 5 3 4 7 6 8 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 Mem...

Page 45: ...charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Com pletely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Bat tery Information on page 3...

Page 46: ...ou want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu a...

Page 47: ...ny use of the GPU button see NVIDIA Optimus Technology on page C 2 The GPU button allows you to switch between the Optimus Mode where GPU switching is automatically handled and UMA Mode for constant p...

Page 48: ...icon In the Appearances and Personalization category 3 Click Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution 4 Alternatively you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution 5 Use the dropbox...

Page 49: ...in the Intel Graphics Media Control Panel tab OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click the icon Figure 1 9 in the taskbar and select Graphics Properties fr...

Page 50: ...tart Guide 1 To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 10 OR 2 Double click the icon Figure 1 10 in the Windows control panel Figure 1 10 NV...

Page 51: ...ep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or clic...

Page 52: ...Quick Start Guide 1 22 1...

Page 53: ...2 Chapter 2 Storage Devices Audio Mouse Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical Device Multi in 1 Card Reader...

Page 54: ...onent bay cover secondary hard disk drive from the bottom of your computer as seen below Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s on pag...

Page 55: ...ust 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 acce...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...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 chang...

Page 58: ...of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects an...

Page 59: ...eed to install the THX TruStudio audio application in order to get maximum audio performance See THX TruStudio Pro Audio on page 7 56 Figure 2 5 Realtek Audio Manager Volume Adjustment The sound volum...

Page 60: ...ntrol Panel and make sure you are in Classic View 2 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the taskbar icon and select Sound Manager 3 Click Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then cl...

Page 61: ...mouse 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...

Page 62: ...rea of the taskbar or from Options in the ELAN tab in the Mouse control panel in Windows You may then configure the gestures and options to your preferences Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal...

Page 63: ...ions to manipulate documents objects and applications Click the menu tabs One finger Multi finger or Additional and then the function button on the left to access the Configuration controls in the rig...

Page 64: ...and Buttons Mouse 2 Click the Function Description button to get a detailed description of any func tion Click the Default button to set any of the functions to the default setting Figure 2 9 Smart Pa...

Page 65: ...from the Tapping control panel in the One finger tab You can configure two or three finger tapping to perform a number of different functions by selecting them from the drop down menus provided Button...

Page 66: ...er off the TouchPad when you tap again or after a set time delay Edge Scroll Edge Scroll can be configured to use a single finger to scroll vertically or horizon tally To scroll vertically tap the rig...

Page 67: ...nd slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically Tap the p...

Page 68: ...nd rotate the other finger around it in a circular motion clockwise or counter clockwise Swipe Page This gesture is used to activate a Page Up Page Down operation Swipe three fingers quickly to the le...

Page 69: ...Tap three fingers simultaneously on the pad and then move them up until you get to the My Computer window you can then release the fingers from the pad Switch Windows Fast Keys Tap three fingers simu...

Page 70: ...to adjust the sensitivity of the feature as appropriate Smart Motion Smart Motion makes it easier to drag objects across the screen or move the pointer across long distances When a finger reaches the...

Page 71: ...hPad and Buttons Mouse 2 19 2 Slow Motion Slow Motion allows you to slow down the cursor movement for more precise con trol Pressing and holding key configured from the drop down menu will enable this...

Page 72: ...Storage Devices Audio Mouse 2 20 2...

Page 73: ...Buttons Power Conservation Modes 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...

Page 74: ...e 4 Press the power button on the top left of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the co...

Page 75: ...anel to configure this feature Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off P...

Page 76: ...ed 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 S...

Page 77: ...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 sa...

Page 78: ...ng your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last l...

Page 79: ...also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the...

Page 80: ...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 th...

Page 81: ...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 Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer t...

Page 82: ...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 witho...

Page 83: ...ut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Click the battery icon in the notification...

Page 84: ...save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being u...

Page 85: ...fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 15 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter...

Page 86: ...ls emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the compu...

Page 87: ...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 a...

Page 88: ...nagement 3 16 Battery Information 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 9 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power S...

Page 89: ...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 Crit...

Page 90: ...arge 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 l...

Page 91: ...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 in the order indicated Module Driver Installation T...

Page 92: ...ll any driver you should uninstall the driver first 1 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...

Page 93: ...6 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Page 7 2 Video VGA Page 4 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 15 NVIDIA Video VGA Page 4 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 23 LAN Page 4 6 Intel Wireless Display Application Page...

Page 94: ...riginal 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 bel...

Page 95: ...s Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the in stallation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Wind...

Page 96: ...ent 3 Click Next Next 4 Click the RESTART NOW button 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 t...

Page 97: ...ver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next 3 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer After installing the audio driver the system will not re turn...

Page 98: ...erience Index 3 Click Rate this computer Refresh Now Re run the assessment 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Windows Update After instal...

Page 99: ...ndicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in cluded in your purchase option Figure 4 3 Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install bo...

Page 100: ...Drivers Utilities 4 10 4...

Page 101: ...t tings you find and any changes you 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 doin...

Page 102: ...ct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it wi...

Page 103: ...rrors 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 illustrat...

Page 104: ...te 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...

Page 105: ...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 e...

Page 106: ...Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also...

Page 107: ...ter 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...

Page 108: ...BIOS Utilities 5 8 Advanced Menu 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu...

Page 109: ...ology Advanced Menu Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from this menu The rapid start hibernation mode can resume power within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your computer s state with zer...

Page 110: ...Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA Mode to RAID or AHCI Intel Rapid Storage Technol ogy Driver on page 7 61 Boot Logo Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disabl...

Page 111: ...s will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boo...

Page 112: ...ot 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 sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear e...

Page 113: ...he 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 5 Boot Menu BIOS Screens Note t...

Page 114: ...in the Boot Option using the arrow keys and press Enter again to set the item as the appropriate boot priority You can go to either Network Device BBS Priori ties CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities or Ha...

Page 115: ...sing 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 or...

Page 116: ...BIOS Utilities 5 16 5...

Page 117: ...ad 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...

Page 118: ...the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines...

Page 119: ...ant to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself sin...

Page 120: ...from the computer first 1 Turn the computer off remove the AC DC adapter 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 the batter...

Page 121: ...er 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Slide the cover in the direction of arrow until the case markers line up 4 Remov...

Page 122: ...nt Bay Cover 1 Reinsert the component bay cover by placing it on the bottom case assembly and sliding it on to the case in the direction of arrow 2 Make sure the case markers line up 3 Replace screws...

Page 123: ...ll all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in Drivers Utilities on page 4 1 when setting up a new hard disk HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed u...

Page 124: ...om the Primary HDD Bay 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery see page 6 4 2 Remove screw 3 Slide the HDD cover in the direction of arrow until the case markers line up 4 Lift...

Page 125: ...reinstall the insulation plate 8 Replace the component bay cover see page 6 6 HDD Insulation Plates Note that the HDD insu lation plates for the pri mary and secondary hard disks though simi lar in o...

Page 126: ...Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of arrow 4 Lift the HDD assembly out of the computer HDD Insulation Plates Note that the HDD insu lation plates for the pri mary and secondary hard disks though...

Page 127: ...the orientation of the hard disk in the case bracket before tightening the screws 7 Insert the new HDD into the case along with the insulation plate and replace the crews 8 Reinsert the HDD assembly...

Page 128: ...d turn it over and remove the battery and component bay cover see pages 6 4 6 5 2 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 3 Reverse the proces...

Page 129: ...Core CPUs Dual Core CPUs support two SO DIMMs maximum see Memory on page D 3 for full details Two primary memory sockets are located under component bay cover the bot tom case cover and secondary memo...

Page 130: ...le at point on the mainboard 3 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory sockets in the direction indicated below Figure 6 9 RAM Module Location Contact Warning Be careful not to...

Page 131: ...it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the socket levers click into place to secure the module 9 Replace the component bay cover see page 6 6 F...

Page 132: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 16 6...

Page 133: ...depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode PC Camera Modu...

Page 134: ...t two identical see sidebar hard disks Note that if you are using Advanced format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size and you are installing a Windows 7 release pre Service Pack 1 you will...

Page 135: ...ta between a master and a recovery disk This provides more control over how data is copied between the master and recovery drives fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in Windows Explor...

Page 136: ...HDD bay AND A second identical hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay 3 The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc Note that if you are using Advanced format hard disks that have a 4KB phy...

Page 137: ...e 5 9 Select RAID Mode 3 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 4 Set the DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu see Boo...

Page 138: ...fy use the up and down arrow keys the RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 or Recovery see Table 7 1 on page 7 3 and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field Figure 7 1 Intel R Rapid StorageTechnology...

Page 139: ...Create Volume 9 Press Enter to create the volume and confirm the selection by pressing Y 10 This will now return to the main menu 11 Select 6 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configu...

Page 140: ...alling the Windows OS see sidebar 14 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technol...

Page 141: ...D system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 9 IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD driv...

Page 142: ...the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the All Programs menu When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window Here...

Page 143: ...e the data from a back up Click the Help menu or press F1 for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol umes Help Click the Help or press F1 menu button at the top of the Intel Rapid Storage...

Page 144: ...the state of the previous volume update For details on how to do this see the help file Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help on page 7 11 See over for details on how to verify and repair RAID volume da...

Page 145: ...to initialize the volume 2 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click Manage and click Advanced 4 Click Initialize and click Yes b...

Page 146: ...orage Technology 7 6 Click Advanced and click Verify then click Verify button to begin the process 7 The completion percentage will be listed under Status verifying and repairing Figure 7 6 Intel Rapi...

Page 147: ...rmation Check the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manu al disc and any accompa nying insert pages for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the in formation provide...

Page 148: ...into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install Webcam Driver Yes 4 Click Finish to restart the computer 5 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the har...

Page 149: ...lick Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8...

Page 150: ...Modules 7 18 PC Camera Module 7 Figure 7 7 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click...

Page 151: ...s the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File Prior to ca...

Page 152: ...VD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the capt...

Page 153: ...er PowerLine Frequency Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera...

Page 154: ...elect Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or...

Page 155: ...cated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows 7 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN Bluetooth Co...

Page 156: ...e message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Op...

Page 157: ...Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install W...

Page 158: ...work see overleaf Typical Installation 1 If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 2 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities U...

Page 159: ...r s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 3 Click Option Drivers button 4 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 5 Click Next Next 6 Click the button to accept the license and click Next Custom 7 To install...

Page 160: ...Modules 7 28 Wireless LAN Module 7 Figure 7 9 Install Intel MyWiFi Technology Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility...

Page 161: ...k to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network Network an...

Page 162: ...rity key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access fu...

Page 163: ...taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Co...

Page 164: ...the Wireless LAN module is on 2 Access the Intel WiFi Connection Utility from the Start menu Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility 3 Click to select a network from the foun...

Page 165: ...nter the password and click OK 6 You can turn WiFi On WiFi Off from the button at the bottom of the Utility 7 To disconnect select the connected access point and click Disconnect 8 Select Help from th...

Page 166: ...nection Intel MWT also features a chat function and offers you the option of being able to create a WiFi hotspot from your computer Intel MWT offers greater range and speed than other personal area ne...

Page 167: ...nnection Utility from the Start menu Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel R My WiFi Dashboard or click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar or right click and select Open Dashboa...

Page 168: ...Modules 7 36 Wireless LAN Module 7 Intel My WiFi Interface Figure 7 16 Intel My WiFi Utility Interface Help Your Computer Configuration Options Wireless ON OFF Preferences...

Page 169: ...Module 7 37 7 Intel My WiFi Help Click the Help icon in the dashboard to bring up the Help menu and select and item from the Contents menu to obtain the help information Figure 7 17 Intel My WiFi Uti...

Page 170: ...Modules 7 38 Wireless LAN Module 7 Preferences Click the Options icon and select Preferences to configure the options Figure 7 18 Intel My WiFi Utility Preferences Your Computer Help...

Page 171: ...connected devices and also if available the internet 1 Click the Hotspot icon to turn the Hotspot on 2 The Hotspot settings tab shows the SSID and password you will need to enter this information when...

Page 172: ...vailable devices based on their signal strength and proximity e g decreasing the sensitivity lists only devices closest to the com puter s location Group Devices by Type If you click Group by type it...

Page 173: ...s to which you connect most of ten and this is particularly useful in environments where many devices are listed nearby A favorite device will display the icon To make any device a favorite just click...

Page 174: ...he invitation 4 After the invitation is accepted the connection will be made 5 Use the Windows Network and Sharing Center to set permissions for viewing and sharing the resources on your computer with...

Page 175: ...ttery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Win...

Page 176: ...he Intel WiDi application you will need to set up your com patible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V cable and turn on the display or in the case of speakers...

Page 177: ...ou wish to use your system to stream wireless audio to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter you will need to install the Intel R Wireless Music Driver 1 Insert the Device Driver...

Page 178: ...on Intel R Wireless Display Intel R Wireless Display or double click the icon on the desktop 2 Click I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatibl...

Page 179: ...k Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the...

Page 180: ...ick Finished to complete the setup Test Audio Adapter To verify a successful audio connection for In tel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test...

Page 181: ...s 7 on page 7 52 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are usi...

Page 182: ...es User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive If a Found New Hard ware window appears click Cancel in all windows that appear and then proceed to install the driver as below 2 Click Option Drivers butto...

Page 183: ...the button to accept the license and click Next 6 Click Next Finish 7 See over for configuration instructions Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 Intel Centrino Adva...

Page 184: ...ing to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click the notification area icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the notification area icon and choose an optio...

Page 185: ...the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Pairing Options If a device has been pre viously connected then the pairing option menu will appear when you at tempt s...

Page 186: ...ions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 27 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 28 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example outli...

Page 187: ...vices 1 Click the notification area icon and select Open Settings 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure...

Page 188: ...ies THX TruStudio AP Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 7 Install THX TruStudio AP Yes 4 Choose the langu...

Page 189: ...The program will connect to the internet to verify the activation key 4 Click Finish to complete the application activation 5 Restart the computer after the process is complete THX TruStudio Pro Appl...

Page 190: ...subwoofer may be turned on off Surround Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion Crystalizer Enhances audio to make it sound livelier Speaker Enhances the bass level of the so...

Page 191: ...issues when using headphones To adjust the settings for head phones do the following 1 Run the THX TruStudio Pro application 2 Select Settings from the menu 3 Select Headphones from the drop down men...

Page 192: ...controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select another audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do no...

Page 193: ...see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode on page 7 2 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 8 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Clic...

Page 194: ...he hard disk drive and system memory System Requirements to support Intel Smart Response Technology System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 9 Intel Rapid Storage T...

Page 195: ...Programs menu 2 Click Enable acceleration either under Status or Accelerate 3 Select the SSD to be used as a cache device 4 Select the size from the SSD to be allocated for the cache memory any remain...

Page 196: ...ou accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance 6 Select the acceleration mode and then click OK Enhanced mode is selected by default Note Enhanced mode default Acceleration opt...

Page 197: ...Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 7 65 7 7 The page will refresh and report the new configuration in Acceleration Figure 7 37 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Accelerate...

Page 198: ...Requirements to support Intel Rapid Start Technology Rapid Start Technology should be enabled in the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 9 Intel Rapid Storage Technology so...

Page 199: ...logy from the BIOS see Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu on page 5 9 2 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security Computer Management Storage Dis...

Page 200: ...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...

Page 201: ...hnology Driver 7 69 7 6 Click the Start menu and type CMD in the search box 7 Click CMD from the found list 8 Type DISKPART 9 At the DISKPART command type list disk Figure 7 40 Search for CMD Prompt F...

Page 202: ...artition so refer to the results obtained from list disk for exact disk number 11 The message Disk is now the selected disk will appear 12 Type create partition primary 13 A DiskPart succeeded in crea...

Page 203: ...disk 15 Type select Volume is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from detail disk for the exact volume number 16 The message Volume is now the selected volume will appear Fi...

Page 204: ...Close the CMD window 20 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security Computer Management Storage Disk Management 21 The disk partition should read Healthy Hi...

Page 205: ...id Start Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 9 Install Rapid Start Driver Yes 4 Click Ne...

Page 206: ...Modules 7 74 7...

Page 207: ...es 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...

Page 208: ...gs Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combi nation or power...

Page 209: ...o grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and ke...

Page 210: ...w 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 als...

Page 211: ...re 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 FI...

Page 212: ...r 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 compute...

Page 213: ...ng 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 4 check its settings You may also be using a USB device external device...

Page 214: ...in a power saving mode Toggle the Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control Fn F8 F9 key combinations If you re connected to...

Page 215: ...cannot be read The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray G...

Page 216: ...d or press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Op...

Page 217: ...display modes give the screen time to refresh If you have selected an external display as your display device do not run the PC Camera software application until you have switched back to the notebook...

Page 218: ...Audio Volume is too low when listening through headphones You have set the Speaker Configuration to 5 1 or 7 1 Speaker It is recommended that you set the Speaker Configuration to Stereo not to 5 1 or...

Page 219: ...a Bluetooth WLAN combination module You should have only one Bluetooth module installed in order to prevent any conflicts this includes the Bluetooth element of any combination WLAN Bluetooth module I...

Page 220: ...devices must support high speed data transfer i e both the computer and the Bluetooth compatible device you are connecting to To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the computer s WLAN...

Page 221: ...r Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 Windows Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windows 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is p...

Page 222: ...heral Device and click on Update Driver Software 7 Click Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Figure 8 2 Browse my computer Let me pi...

Page 223: ...Microsoft Corporation and do not choose Microsoft Note that you must have installed the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Microsoft Corporation to appear in the list 12 Select Windows Mobile...

Page 224: ...5 The Device Manager should now display the Windows Mobile based device support under Bluetooth Radios 16 You will need to repeat the process for any other Bluetooth Peripheral Devices listed under Ot...

Page 225: ...etooth Combo Modules Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 and Intel Centrino Advanced 6235 WLAN Bluetooth combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Wi...

Page 226: ...ysical sector size when used in a RAID This driver is included on the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc but you will need to go to an operable computer and copy the driver to a USB Flash dri...

Page 227: ...ck to select Load Driver when the Where do you want to install Windows screen appears 10 Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to on your USB Flash drive external USB hard disk...

Page 228: ...Troubleshooting 8 22 8...

Page 229: ...face Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices...

Page 230: ...ack to power your computer DVI Out Port The DVI Out Digital Visual Interface Port is a video connector interface This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a displa...

Page 231: ...hones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to r...

Page 232: ...ugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes...

Page 233: ...rol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod ules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or...

Page 234: ...s e g WLAN Bluetooth 3G or Camera screen brightness TouchPad power and Silent Mode You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Cente...

Page 235: ...Icon Power Plan Power Saver Balanced Power Saving Power Saving High Performance User Defined Power Conservation Mode Energy Star BIOS Default Energy Star Energy Star Performance Brightness 14 42 100...

Page 236: ...on again Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 3 Volume The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust t...

Page 237: ...e see page C 13 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 deskt...

Page 238: ...Control Center B 6 B...

Page 239: ...1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install nVIDIA VGA Driver Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept...

Page 240: ...save power consumption and allow for longer battery life However computers with integrated graphics solutions will not usually run games HD video or GPU based applications without severe limitations...

Page 241: ...required Customization Options Although Optimus is completely seemless to the user NVIDIA also allow customization op tions within the control panel see Optimus Customization Op tions on page C 16 UMA...

Page 242: ...the graphics system operates Press the GPU button and the button color will indicate the current mode The GPU LED indicators will display which GPU is currently in use Icon Color Description Power Pla...

Page 243: ...esolution control panel in Windows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Double click the Intel R...

Page 244: ...justing the settings on the right Options Support Click Options Sup port and select an item from the sub menu to bring up the help and support topics You will need to be con nected to the Internet to...

Page 245: ...tly Extended Desktop Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display...

Page 246: ...the Intel R G M control panel and click Display Multiple Displays 3 Click Operating Mode and select Clone Displays from the menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 You can switch t...

Page 247: ...xtended 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...

Page 248: ...m Resolution Monitor TV Settings to your preferences 3 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 4 Click the Save button at the top of the General Settings Multiple Displays or Color Enhanceme...

Page 249: ...port and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see page 1 18 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays Function Key Combination You can use the...

Page 250: ...he 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...

Page 251: ...igura tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 1 Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combinatio...

Page 252: ...ick Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Control Panel Home NVIDIA...

Page 253: ...features such as image settings 3D Settings and video configuration Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Click on the sub head...

Page 254: ...their own parameters for GPU usage Context Menu One of the quickest ways to choose which GPU to use for a particular application is by using the Run with graphics processor in the context menu 1 Go t...

Page 255: ...sor from the context menu 6 Select either High performance NVIDIA processor dGPU or Integrated graphics iGPU to run the program with the selected GPU iGPU or dGPU Note the NVIDIA con trol panel refers...

Page 256: ...y life but this can be set to the dGPU if pre ferred 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 14 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab 3 Select either Integrated graph...

Page 257: ...14 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Program Settings tab 3 Select a program to customize from the drop down menu or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu 4 Sel...

Page 258: ...select the GeForce video card or CPU as a PhysX processor or configure the computer to auto select a PhysX processor recommended default setting 1 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 14 2 Click Set...

Page 259: ...Video Driver Controls Video Settings C 21 C Video Settings Click the sub menus under Video to adjust the video color or image settings Figure C 16 Video Settings...

Page 260: ...oint to Settings and click 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 s...

Page 261: ...Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration C 23 C 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel Figure C 18 HDMI Device Properties...

Page 262: ...t 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 THX TruStudio Pro HDMI 1 When you connect an HDM...

Page 263: ...rmation 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...

Page 264: ...MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 3210M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i3 3110M 2 4GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3 1600MHz TDP 35...

Page 265: ...Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i3 2370M 2 4GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i3 2350M 2 3GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer...

Page 266: ...Technology Storage One 12 7 mm Super Multi Blu Ray Combo Blu Ray Writer SATA Optical Device Drive Factory Option Up to Two Factory Option Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h SATA Serial Hard Disks with RAID Leve...

Page 267: ...N Bluetooth V4 0 HS Combo Module Facto ry Option Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 2 2 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCIe WLAN Bluetooth V4 0 HS Combo Module Facto ry Option 802 11b g n Half Mini Card PCIe...

Page 268: ...fications D Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Physical Dimensions Weight 413mm w 277 5mm d 17 1 44mm h 3 2...

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