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Control Center & Flexikey®

B - 8 Overview

B

GPU Switch (Gaming) 

Select if the system uses either 

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode (MSHYBRID) 

or 

Discrete

 

Graphics Mode

(DISCRETE)

. 

MSHYBRID 

is selected by default. After selecting 

MSHYBRID

, the computer’s operating sys-

tem (and some applications) will 

automatically

 

switch

 between the integrated GPU and the discrete GPU when

required by the applications in use. Selecting 

DISCRETE

 

graphics 

will force the system to use

 

the dedicated

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). After any changes in the setting you will be required to confirm a system re-
start.

 

Figure B - 3

- System Restart Warning

Headphone (Gaming) 

The headphones may be set for different effects using this menu.

Flexikey® (Gaming) 

Click the button to access the 

Flexikey® 

application. 

Summary of Contents for N151RF1

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Page 3: ...blication 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...

Page 4: ...m 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 S...

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: ...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 U...

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: ...omputer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Bottom Cover Removal Warning Users sho...

Page 12: ...lug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Befor...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...tative 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 impro...

Page 15: ...er 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 f...

Page 16: ...ters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cab...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...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 displaye...

Page 20: ...XVIII Preface...

Page 21: ...ns for Care and Operation VII Servicing IX Power Safety X Polymer Battery Precautions XI General Battery Precautions XII Cleaning XIII Servicing XIII Travel Considerations XIV Quick Start Guide Overvi...

Page 22: ...y Application 1 13 Flexikey Application Features 1 14 Keyboard Shortcuts 1 15 Function Keys Visual Indicators 1 16 Front Rear Views 1 17 Right View 1 18 Left View 1 20 Bottom View Model A 1 22 Bottom...

Page 23: ...rd Disk Drive Solid State Drive 2 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Loading Discs 2 3 Handling CDs or DVDs 2 4 DVD Regional Codes 2 5 Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 6 Audio Features 2 7 Setup for Audio Recording...

Page 24: ...e 3 8 Shut down 3 8 Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Resuming Operation 3 11 Power Conservation Modes 3 12 Settings Menu Power Controls 3 14 Battery Information 3 17 Battery Power 3 17 Conserving Bat...

Page 25: ...ng Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 5 User Account Control 4 6 Windows Security Message 4 6 New Hardware Found 4 6 Driver Installation Procedure 4 7 Chipset 4 7 Video VGA 4 7 NVIDIA Video VGA 4 7 LAN...

Page 26: ...ion Main Menu 5 7 ME FW Version System Extended Memory Main Menu 5 7 MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision Mac Address Main Menu 5 7 Advanced Menu 5 8 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu...

Page 27: ...t Security Menu 5 13 Secure Boot Control Security Menu 5 14 TPM Configuration Security Menu 5 15 Boot Menu 5 16 Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu 5 17 UEFI Boot Boot Menu 5 17 Exit Menu 5 18 Modules Ov...

Page 28: ...Configuration in Windows 6 15 To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 6 17 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 18 IRST Driver Installation 6 18 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 6 19 Sound Blaster C...

Page 29: ...Hardware Software 7 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 7 7 Resolving the Can t connect to this network issue with the 3G 4G Module 7 14 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Ports and Jacks A 2 Card Reade...

Page 30: ...ower Status System Program B 5 Brightness System Program B 5 Volume System Program B 5 Fan Speed System Program B 5 This system supports Power Saving power B 6 Sleep Button System Program B 6 Display...

Page 31: ...lication B 12 Language Interface B 13 Keyboard Settings Express Key B 17 Enabling Time Record B 19 Keyboard Settings Launch App B 21 Keyboard Settings Express Text B 23 Keyboard Settings Disable B 25...

Page 32: ...6 HDMI Audio Configuration C 9 Wireless Display C 12 Wireless Display Configuration C 13 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 15 Display Devices Options C 29 Attaching Other Displays C 30 Attaching 3 Ex...

Page 33: ...ontroller Options D 2 Storage D 2 BIOS D 2 Audio D 3 Keyboard Pointing Device D 3 Indicators D 3 Interface D 3 Card Reader D 3 Slots D 3 Communication D 3 Operating System D 4 Features D 4 Security D...

Page 34: ...XXXII Preface...

Page 35: ...drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter...

Page 36: ...ation 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...

Page 37: ...puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 You will be unable to use most advanced cont...

Page 38: ...ot the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the Windows 10 64 bit operating system is supported Windows OS Note that the information included on the...

Page 39: ...dapter and leave it there for 6 seconds or longer Remove the adapter cord from the computer s DC In jack and then plug it back in again the battery will now be unlocked 3 Use one hand to raise the lid...

Page 40: ...l may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual Table 1 1 Model Differences Feature Model A Model B Model C Design Style See Page 1 7 See Page 1 8 See Page 1 9 Display 15 6 39 62cm...

Page 41: ...pad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines on the left 5 1 6 9 8 2 6 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic trans...

Page 42: ...he Touchpad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines on the right 5 1 6 10 9 2 6 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tr...

Page 43: ...uchpad Clickpad Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines on the left 5 1 6 7 9 2 6 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transm...

Page 44: ...the front and on the top case of the computer see Figure 1 3 on page 1 8 and Figure 1 8 on page 1 17 Icon Color Description Icon Color Description White Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth 3G 4G Mo...

Page 45: ...oard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Scr Lk Hold down the Fn Key and Scr Lk to enable scrol...

Page 46: ...ter gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera Touch Pad on off see Appendix B for full details Figure 1 6 Control Center Control Center Access To run th...

Page 47: ...to disable certain keys The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc All the configuration settings are retained under up to12 profiles to which th...

Page 48: ...s is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts LAUNCH APP This simply assigns single keys or mouse clicks to launch any program s or application s exec...

Page 49: ...bar Notification Area C Launch Cortana in listening mode D Toggle the Desktop E Launch File Explorer Quick Access tab Number 1 2 etc Launch an application from the taskbar numbered from left to right...

Page 50: ...n Visual Indicators Fn Fan Control Toggle Automatic Full Power Fn Control Center Toggle see over Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn Display Toggle Fn Touchpad Toggle Fn Brightness Decrease Incre...

Page 51: ...hing blocks the vent s fan in take s while the comput er is in use 1 3 4 2 HDMI Port Mini Display Ports Note that the HDMI Port and Mini Display Port support video and audio signals to attached extern...

Page 52: ...e C 4 1 USB 3 0 Port USB 3 1 Gen 1 5 RJ 45 LAN Jack USB Ports Note that the connec tions to the USB ports only fit one way do not force them See USB Ports on page 1 20 1 3 4 2 5 Model A Model C 3 4 2...

Page 53: ...red contacts should face downwards as illustrat ed Figure 1 10 USIM Card Insertion 1 USIM Card Ejection Simply press on the USIM card to eject it however do not do this while a connection is in progre...

Page 54: ...4 6 Model A Model C 2 5 6 Model A Model B 1 2 4 3 5 6 2 USB Ports The USB 3 0 ports capable of 5Gbps SuperSpeed are classified as USB 3 1 Gen 1 There are three USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports on this computer mod...

Page 55: ...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 Man ager Hardware and So...

Page 56: ...a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharg es See Battery Information on page 3 17 for full instruc tions...

Page 57: ...a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharg es See Battery Information on page 3 17 for full instruc tions...

Page 58: ...rge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharg es See Battery Information on page 3 17 for full instruc ti...

Page 59: ...t of the apps control panels utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen or by pressing the...

Page 60: ...on or use the Windows Logo Key X key combination to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Control Panel Programs and Features Power Options Task Manager Search File Explorer Com...

Page 61: ...pps and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of the screen to expand the menu in...

Page 62: ...rograms to the Start Menu Right Click on a program s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop down menu To remove an app or program from the Start Menu right click the icon and select Unpin from Sta...

Page 63: ...ber of ways in Windows 10 Figure 1 19 Windows 10 Control Panel Access Right click the Start Menu icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu Press...

Page 64: ...in the Start Menu and also as an App gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System Devices Network internet Personalization Ac counts...

Page 65: ...the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the Control Panels and appli cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here Figure 1 21 Taskbar You can pin un...

Page 66: ...ys using Project Figure 1 22 Project Devices 1 Attach your display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combination 3 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC scr...

Page 67: ...seamless to the user see Appendix C MSHybrid mode is selected by default Discrete Graphics Mode Discrete Graphics Mode will use the dedicated Graphics Processing Unit GPU which is more powerful and t...

Page 68: ...nd Personalization category 3 Make and changes required from the Display Resolution Orientation or Multiple display menus 4 Click Apply to save the settings Figure 1 23 Screen Resolution 2 1 Screen Re...

Page 69: ...splay by right clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings Figure 1 24 2 Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings Figure 1 24 to change resolution 3...

Page 70: ...reen Resolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 25 OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click...

Page 71: ...tart Guide 1 To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 26 OR 2 Double click the icon Figure 1 26 in the Windows control panel Figure 1 26 NV...

Page 72: ...or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see page 1 39 To fully control all the power options including Hibernate mode go to the Power Options control panel and configure the power butt...

Page 73: ...n displaying Lock Sign out Change a password Task Manager and Switch User If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep Hi...

Page 74: ...0 has minimum screen resolution requirements 2 Right click a blank area of the Desktop and select Screen Resolution or go to the Display control panel 3 Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is a...

Page 75: ...torage Devices Mouse Audio Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi in 1...

Page 76: ...sk drives see Storage on page D 2 for specification information how ever you will need to contact your distributor supplier to do this in order to avoid violating the terms of your warranty Bottom Cov...

Page 77: ...l 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 wh...

Page 78: ...r other 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...

Page 79: ...to adjust the regional code 4 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if...

Page 80: ...s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see Card Reader on page 4 7 Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Push Push Card Reader The card reader f...

Page 81: ...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 clicking using the volume control icon in the...

Page 82: ...ecording quality 4 Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings Disabling Front Jack Detection It is recommended that you do not disable front panel jack detection in Connector Settings D...

Page 83: ...through one of the USB ports The Touchpad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse Touchpad Cleaning In order to improve pad performance it is neces sary to keep the surface clean a...

Page 84: ...e 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 Touch...

Page 85: ...g buttons scrolling 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 differ...

Page 86: ...ouse 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...

Page 87: ...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 t...

Page 88: ...nizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing PalmCheck In order to improve Clickpad Touchpad scrolling responsive ness when using one finger scrolling you can ad...

Page 89: ...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 tha...

Page 90: ...ad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be u...

Page 91: ...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 therma...

Page 92: ...ked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your...

Page 93: ...ton 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...

Page 94: ...ard disk or system problems Use the Power item in the Start Menu and select Shut down You can also use the context menu right click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo X key combination to S...

Page 95: ...f after a specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration opti...

Page 96: ...wer 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...

Page 97: ...u 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 o...

Page 98: ...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 battery To...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel see page 1 38 2 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable 3 Click Choose what the power buttons do 4 Click to put a check in the Hiber...

Page 101: ...F12 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 hav...

Page 102: ...n to toggle the Control Center on off 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Power Saving button PowerConservation Modes The Power Saving set ting will result in maxi mum power saving but with the...

Page 103: ...tch User Sign out 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 ap pears to display Sleep Shut down and...

Page 104: ...wer Controls The Settings item in the Start Menu and also as an App gives you access to a num ber of power settings control panels which enable you to quickly adjust power op tions Click System to acc...

Page 105: ...Battery Saver Battery Saver will display the battery level and by clicking Battery Use you can see the current state of battery usage by application etc Click Battery saver settings to adjust the bat...

Page 106: ...6 Settings Menu Power Controls 3 Power Sleep Power sleep gives you quick access to Screen and Sleep settings Click Addi tional power settings to go to the main power options control panel Figure 3 11...

Page 107: ...ery 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 st...

Page 108: ...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 r...

Page 109: ...rges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is tur...

Page 110: ...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 unusua...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...nagement 3 22 Battery Information 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 15 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...ation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 4 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed by the method outlined in this chapter and in the order indicated Not...

Page 116: ...Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc 3 Click Run autorun exe 4 Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers bu...

Page 117: ...nstalled 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 Foll...

Page 118: ...Page 4 7 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Page 6 12 LAN Page 4 7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology required for hard disks in AHCI mode Page 6 18 Card Reader Page 4 7 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Page 6 19 Touchpad...

Page 119: ...drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs icon Programs Unin stall a program Click to select the...

Page 120: ...s 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...

Page 121: ...k AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement 3 Click Next 4 Click the Restart Now button to complete the installation Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis p...

Page 122: ...Next Install 3 Click Finish to restart your computer see Appendix B MEI Driver 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the check box to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Nex...

Page 123: ...ure 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...

Page 124: ...ndicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 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 125: ...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 126: ...ill display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setu...

Page 127: ...l Errors 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 illust...

Page 128: ...ed 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 th...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...guration of any devices on the off board SATA NVme Controller if applicable ME FW Version System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configura...

Page 132: ...ced Menu 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to select the discrete or hybrid GPU change the set tings for the GPU Performance Scaling and FlexiCharger...

Page 133: ...uired by the ap plications in use Selecting DISCRETE graphics will force the system to use the dedicated Graphics Processing Unit GPU Note that this GPU switch alternatively be set using the Control C...

Page 134: ...ge level at 40 See the sidebar warning for information on running the FlexiCharger for an ex tended period as this is not recommended FlexiCharger Warning If you leave the FlexiCh arger continuously E...

Page 135: ...logy on page 6 18 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 th...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...menu items in the Aptio Setup Utility cannot 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 whethe...

Page 138: ...process Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot see Boot Menu on page 5 16 Enabling Secure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Secu...

Page 139: ...TPM State Select TPM Configuration and press En ter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM You can select Pending operation and...

Page 140: ...m on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities Figure 5 8 Boot Menu BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages a...

Page 141: ...EFI 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 d...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...BIOS Utilities Exit Menu 5 19 5...

Page 144: ...BIOS Utilities 5 20 5...

Page 145: ...ome with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following Wireless LAN Module Finge...

Page 146: ...Bluetooth Combo modules See the appropriate driver installation instructions on the page indicated below See 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation on page 6 3 See Intel WLAN Driver Installation on...

Page 147: ...er 6 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 5 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Devi...

Page 148: ...Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Select the language preferred and click Next 5 Click Next Next 6 Click in the check box to accept to th...

Page 149: ...module is turned on and not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins 1 Click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar 2 Make sure that Airplane mode is off the Airplane mode icon...

Page 150: ...t will display Connected status 8 Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Figure 6 2 Network Connected Click Disconnect Wireless Device Operation...

Page 151: ...you click on Network Settings to bring up Network Internet for a more comprehensive list of network and internet settings including Wi Fi can be turned on off Airplane mode Airplane mode and Wireless...

Page 152: ...modules supplied with this model Install the driver from the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc by following the appropriate instructions on the page overleaf The fingerprint reader module us...

Page 153: ...evice Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers 3 Click 2 Install Fingerprint Driver Yes 4 Click Next Install 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 The fingerpr...

Page 154: ...lick Sign in options 2 You will need to add a Windows password click Add under Password 3 After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN 4 Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fin...

Page 155: ...ructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times 7 Click Close when complete 8 You can choose to Add another finger this is recommended or Remove the current fingerprint reading 9 Y...

Page 156: ...d 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...

Page 157: ...h Configuration in Windows on page 6 15 for configura tion instructions Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers Util...

Page 158: ...plane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click Install 6 Cl...

Page 159: ...r and click Add a Bluetooth Device 2 Click Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is On and a list of discovered devices will appear 3 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer and click P...

Page 160: ...o Module 6 5 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing 6 Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device Figure 6 7...

Page 161: ...ore Bluetooth options or click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar Open Settings 3 In Bluetooth Settings make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC check box Discovery has a check inside it...

Page 162: ...ver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 4 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click the check box...

Page 163: ...st performance in games music and movies Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 5...

Page 164: ...ication area of the taskbar or from Creative folder item in the Apps menu Click on the tabs to access the any of the control panel menus Sound Blaster Cinema 2 HDMI Note that the Sound Blaster Cinema...

Page 165: ...ver you can also run the Tutorial from the drop down menu if you require a further introduction to the application Software Update Check for the latest soft ware updates by making sure you are connect...

Page 166: ...hones To adjust the settings for headphones do the following 1 Run the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 application 2 Click the Advanced Settings icon 3 Select Headphones from the drop down menu you can adjust...

Page 167: ...On Off by clicking the Power Button when the power is off the icon will be dimmed Volume can be adjusted by means of the slider to the right of the volume icon and you can toggle mute on off by clicki...

Page 168: ...back technol ogies to enhance sound Each playback technology at the bottom of the screen has an On Off button to allow you to enable disable it and most controls feature a slid er to adjust the levels...

Page 169: ...2 6 25 6 Crystalizer Enriches audio to make it sound livelier Bass Enhances the bass level of the sound system Figure 6 14 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer Figure 6 15 Sound Blaster...

Page 170: ...inimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con stant adjustment Dialog Plus Optimizes dialogue levels for movies etc Figure 6 16 Sound Blaster Cinema 2 SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume Figure 6 1...

Page 171: ...files The Profile buttons on the left side of the screen give you preset settings to enhance your audio settings for Music Movie Game and Voice You can choose Custom to adjust the settings to your own...

Page 172: ...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 n...

Page 173: ...Control Center button 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 see Figure 1 2 on page 1 7 Figure 1 3 on page...

Page 174: ...era into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu 3 The interface displays two buttons on the right of the screen one for photo and one for video 4 Simply click on t...

Page 175: ...ported by the system You can use a Framing grid to help you line up pictures The Video recording resolution and frame rate can be set to any supported by the system Note that capturing high resolu tio...

Page 176: ...box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu 3 Click to select either photo or video modes 4 Click the photo icon to take a picture and the camera icon will briefly turn yellow as...

Page 177: ...C Camera 6 33 6 7 Captured photos and videos will be saved to the Photos app stored in the Start menu type Photos into the search box if you cannot find the app Figure 6 24 Photo App For Captured Phot...

Page 178: ...ation 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 t...

Page 179: ...t TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable 6 Press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 7 You can...

Page 180: ...Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Click BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security 3 Click TPM Administration Figure 6 26 BitL...

Page 181: ...to configure the TPM within Windows As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Figure...

Page 182: ...equire a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key 2 After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions m...

Page 183: ...isk Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security 1 Click Turn on Bit Locker 2 Follow the on screen instructions to setup BitL...

Page 184: ...nsmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN Bluetooth and 3G 4G module s are OFF or the system is in Air plane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft see Tab...

Page 185: ...contacts should face downwards as illustrat ed Figure 6 30 USIM Card Insertion 1 USIM Card Ejection Simply press on the USIM card to eject it however do not do this while a connection is in progress I...

Page 186: ...system will connect to your network 5 Connected will appear under the connection 6 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection 7 To disconnect you can select th...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...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...

Page 189: ...rovided 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...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...mediately 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...

Page 194: ...akes to be blocked The system will not wake up from a power saving state Sleep Hibernate on network activity Wake on LAN even though I have plugged in the powered AC DC adapter Wake on LAN is supporte...

Page 195: ...controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch...

Page 196: ...ing features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn F12 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options featu...

Page 197: ...Wireless LAN Module on page 6 2 and or Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module on page 6 12 A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth...

Page 198: ...ongside Front panel jack detection and click OK The fingerprint reader has problems scanning fingers When fingers are wet or sweaty the software application may have difficulty reading a scanned finge...

Page 199: ...alled 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...

Page 200: ...t APN is set automatically however if your cellular data connection isn t working you should try manually entering a new Internet APN based on your location and mobile operator 3 To find your APN sett...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...itor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD Mini DisplayPort 1 2 The Mini Disp...

Page 203: ...be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your compute...

Page 204: ...mputer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device T...

Page 205: ...ly be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 10 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen Flexikey The Flexikey application is a quick hotkey configurati...

Page 206: ...or double click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel move the cursor onto the top right corner of the pane...

Page 207: ...r etc You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off the Touchpad and PC camera Table B 1 Power Modes Modes Quie...

Page 208: ...ure B 2 Control Center Menus Display Utility The Display Utility icon will only appear in the Sys tem Program menu if your display s resolution is QHD 2560 1440 or above The Display Utility allows you...

Page 209: ...in Volume System Program The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F3 key combination to mute the vo...

Page 210: ...enter the selected power saving mode see Power Saving States on page 3 7 Display Switch System Program Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the P key combination and select the ap...

Page 211: ...off Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 3 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the...

Page 212: ...ll automatically switch between the integrated GPU and the discrete GPU when required by the applications in use Selecting DISCRETE graphics will force the system to use the dedicated Graphics Process...

Page 213: ...lity allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view The initial screen will display the default Express settings as indicated below Figure B 4 Display Utility Express Settings...

Page 214: ...s Click Save to retain the settings and you will then need to sign out of the computer and sign back in again to adjust the settings Note that you must save any open files and close open programs befo...

Page 215: ...11 B The System Program will display an arrow icon at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item Figure B 6 Time...

Page 216: ...nus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles You can Add or Delete Profiles you can main tain 12 active Profiles Export and Import profiles from the menus If you double click on a Profil...

Page 217: ...BLE Use this function to disable any keyboard keys STATISTICS Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application and to disable unused keys Keyboard and Mouse Settings Click Enable to create se...

Page 218: ...gle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and or mouse settings and back again Figure B 9 Enable Disable Flexikey The icon Flexikey icon in the notifica...

Page 219: ...then select the Action Type Express Key Launch App Express Text or Disable from the menu at the bottom of the page You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box and click in Tool Tips to type...

Page 220: ...ouse and also for any backward and forward buttons if appli cable on a gaming type mouse Click the button number and then select the Action Type Express Key Launch App Express Text or Disable from the...

Page 221: ...uses the left shift key for sprinting and the W key for moving forwards to use the left Ctrl key to combine this movement to sprint forward 3 Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action 4 Click in...

Page 222: ...key click to select it and then click Delete 9 If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting 10 Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange Figure B 14...

Page 223: ...Express Key in Action Type 2 Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name then click back in the Name field to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name 3 Click...

Page 224: ...mber for the delay between the key presses Figure B 16 Time Record Between Key Presses 7 Click to close the Time Record window 8 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile 9 If you wan...

Page 225: ...nch any application or program as follows 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key to launch the application and then click to select Launch App in Action Type...

Page 226: ...n and click Open 4 The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in green Figure B 18 Key Set to Launch App 5 If you want to remove...

Page 227: ...t 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key and then click to select Express Text in Action Type 2 Click in Start key if required the Start key is the key used t...

Page 228: ...ssage in the target program under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in blue 6 If you want to remove any Express Text key select it and click on Restore 7 Click Save to save the settings with...

Page 229: ...r your chosen profile click to select a key to disable and then click to select Disable in Action Type 2 The key will now be disabled 3 If you want to enable the key again select it and click on Resto...

Page 230: ...1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2 In the following example we will configure the centr...

Page 231: ...ick Stop Record to complete the process 7 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile 8 If you want to remove any mouse setting click to select it and then click Delete 9 If you want to...

Page 232: ...lick to launch any application or program as follows 1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2...

Page 233: ...ble file of the application and click Open 4 The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile and the button will appear in green 5 Click Save to save...

Page 234: ...Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Text in Action Type 2 Click in Start key if required the Start key is the k...

Page 235: ...er key would be the most commonly used or you can leave it blank if you prefer 5 The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile...

Page 236: ...chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Disable in Action Type 2 The button click will now be disabled 3 If you want to enable the button again select it and click...

Page 237: ...application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded 3 Return to the Flexikey application and press Stop Record to stop recording 4 At the end of the recording process colors will...

Page 238: ...Control Center Flexikey B 34 B...

Page 239: ...through the NV IDA control panel Video Driver Installation Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Inst...

Page 240: ...phics solutions usually feature memory sharing technology to help save power consumption and allow for longer battery life However computers with integrated graphics solutions will not usually run gam...

Page 241: ...e Discrete Graphics Mode will use the dedicated Graphics Processing Unit GPU which is more powerful and therefore more suitable for playing games watching HD video or running GPU based applications Yo...

Page 242: ...Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much system memory RAM as needed to the integrated video system the video driver must be in stalled DVMT ret...

Page 243: ...your display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combination 3 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only 4 You...

Page 244: ...Windows 1 Attach your external display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Go to the Control Panel 3 Click Display icon and Adjust Resolution Appearance and Personalization 4 Click the Detect bu...

Page 245: ...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...

Page 246: ...r external display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Click the Start Menu and click Settings System or right click the desktop and select Display Settings 3 You can change Duplicate Extend or c...

Page 247: ...re the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below 1 Go to the Sound control panel 2 Click Playback tab 3 The playback device will be selected 4 You may need to select the audio device and click S...

Page 248: ...Video Driver Controls C 10 HDMI Audio Configuration C 6 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 7 Click OK to close the Sound control panel Figure C 6 HDMI Device Properties...

Page 249: ...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 Sound Blaster Audio HDMI 1 When you connect an HDMI...

Page 250: ...play videos or photo slide shows on your TV external display without using HDMI or A V ca bles Before configuring Wireless Display you will need to set up your compatible adapter with your display spe...

Page 251: ...ess the P key combination 3 Click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display 4 The system will then search for co...

Page 252: ...ct for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter display for full details 8 Go to the Project menu and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect f...

Page 253: ...ovided 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 OR 2 Right click the Desktop and select Gra...

Page 254: ...Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties button OR 5 Double click the Intel R HD Graphics control panel in the Window...

Page 255: ...ay make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu panel and adjusting the settings from the menus Home Click the Home button to return to the main menu screen in any o...

Page 256: ...lay Settings or Color Settings to make display adjustments in cluding configuration for any attached external displays Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view mu...

Page 257: ...y mode of any attached dis plays see Attaching Other Displays on page C 30 Click Apply to save any changes made Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple...

Page 258: ...ay or any at tached display to any width height refresh rate color depth and underscan percent age of your choice Note that incorrect settings can cause system instability and even possible component...

Page 259: ...nce gives the smoothest motion of images Quality displays the most detail Balanced Mode provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filter...

Page 260: ...Panel C Options and Support Hot Key Manager in Options and Support allows you to create hot keys for open ing the application rotating the display scaling etc Click Apply to save changes Figure C 16...

Page 261: ...ation 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 click En a...

Page 262: ...col ors The Preview image will display a sample image using the current settings You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time Click Apply to save changes select Color...

Page 263: ...isplay the sub menus The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness Skin Tone Enhancement in the Basic menu and Noise Reduction Contrast Enhancement and Film Mode Detection in the Advan...

Page 264: ...Video Driver Controls C 26 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C Enable Image Scaling to use the sliders to adjust the scaling Figure C 20 Intel HD Graphics Control Panel Video Image Scaling...

Page 265: ...s Intel HD Graphics Control Panel C 27 C Power The battery life can be extended through dynamic control of the frame rate if Ex tended Battery Life for Gaming is enabled Figure C 21 Intel HD Graphics...

Page 266: ...ce Video Colors from the menu on the left Alternatively you can go through the menus to make adjustments to your preferences for Display Color Video 3D Options and Support and Power tick any boxes for...

Page 267: ...e 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 Hybrid A number of connec...

Page 268: ...ntrol Panel control panel and click Display Multiple Displays sub menu 3 Click Clone from the Select Display Mode menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 Select the displays from th...

Page 269: ...ngs change Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni to...

Page 270: ...lay 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...

Page 271: ...r a total of 4 displays To do so follow the procedure below 1 Attach your external displays to the appropriate ports and turn them on 2 Press Fn 7 to bring up or the P key combination 3 Choose Duplica...

Page 272: ...plays sub menu 5 Click Hybrid Display if Hybrid Display does not appear see over from the Select Display Mode menu 6 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Multiple Display At least one oth...

Page 273: ...Settings 2 Click to select Display 4 the display connected to the Mini Display 1 2 port and choose the display option from the Multiple displays drop down menu 3 The display options are limited to th...

Page 274: ...Control Panel tab 1 Go to the Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click to view the control panel in either Large icons or Small icons if you are in Category view NVIDIA Control Panel To...

Page 275: ...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 276: ...Video Driver Controls C 38 NVIDIA Control Panel C The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc Figure C 31 Help Menu...

Page 277: ...r 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 to the...

Page 278: ...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 to...

Page 279: ...ol Panel 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab 3 Select either Integrated graphics iGPU or High performance NVIDIA Processor dGPU from the drop down menu 4 Click the Se...

Page 280: ...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 Select the pr...

Page 281: ...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 the NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Click Configure Sur...

Page 282: ...tutter issues in order to have objects appear sharper and scenes display instantly G SYNC Support G SYNC is only sup ported if you have a G SYNC capable display and a GTX series video adapter contact...

Page 283: ...f its sub items are not shown and then click Set up multiple displays and set the G SYNC capable display as the Primary Display in the configuration 5 Click next to 3D Settings if its sub items are no...

Page 284: ...VIDIA GeForce Experience desktop icon or App to run the application This will op timize your gaming settings for your GTX video card by downloading the latest set tings from the NVIDIA cloud data cent...

Page 285: ...ur PC The Drivers tab allows you to check and download the latest available video driver My Rig provides information on your system and the NVIDIA utilities SHIELD streams your PC games to the NVIDIA...

Page 286: ...uld be connected to the inter net BatteryBoost will not appear at this stage 2 After the first run you should restart the computer manually but you must still be connected to the internet the LAN cabl...

Page 287: ...VIDIA GeForce Experience ShadowPlay Click on the ShadowPlay icon at the top right of the control panel and then click the power button to enable the feature You can adjust the settings from the menu b...

Page 288: ...Video Driver Controls C 50 C...

Page 289: ...tion 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 du...

Page 290: ...tegrated GPU and NVIDIA GeForce Video Supports Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Switchable GPU GPU Type Depends on Processor Technology between iGPU and dGPU Supports up to 4 Active Displays Supports NVIDIA...

Page 291: ...der MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC Card Reader Note Some of the cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Slots Models A B Three M 2 Slots Slot 1 for M 2 2230 WLAN Combo Modul...

Page 292: ...ms without TPM Fingerprint Reader Module Factory Option Trusted Platform Module 2 0 Factory Option Power Management Supports Wake on LAN AC Mode Only Supports Wake on USB Supports Wake on RTC Alarm AC...

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