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Page 3: ...ation This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor man...

Page 4: ...E Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health safety and environmental protection legislation The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the markin...

Page 5: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which ca...

Page 6: ...er for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G modules then the appropriate antennas will be...

Page 7: ...ne other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use...

Page 8: ...d 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 i...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...trician install one When you want to unplug 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...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...e or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly...

Page 13: ...en refer servicing to qualified service personnel under 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 liqu...

Page 14: ...the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anti...

Page 15: ...data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...rectly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuou...

Page 18: ...XVI Preface...

Page 19: ...l A 1 7 System Map LCD Panel Open Model B 1 8 LED Indicators 1 9 Hot Key Buttons Keyboard 1 10 Keyboard 1 11 Function Hot Key Indicators 1 12 System Map Front Left Views 1 13 System Map Right Rear Vie...

Page 20: ...tery Life 3 14 New Battery 3 14 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 14 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 15 Battery FAQ 3 16 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Install...

Page 21: ...ol 5 9 Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control 5 9 Bluetooth Power Setting Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control 5 9 SATA Mode Advanced Menu 5 9 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu...

Page 22: ...tion Manager 7 38 Creating a Profile 7 41 Choosing a Profile 7 44 Editing a Profile 7 45 Text Messaging Service SMS 7 46 Setting 7 49 Statistics Information 7 55 Fingerprint Reader Module 7 56 Fingerp...

Page 23: ...udio Configuration B 15 NVIDIA Control Panel B 18 Optimus Customization Options B 20 Set PhysX Configuration B 24 Video Settings B 25 Specifications Processor C 2 Processor C 2 Processor C 2 Core Logi...

Page 24: ...XXII Preface...

Page 25: ...The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Inpu...

Page 26: ...hrough 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 thi...

Page 27: ...as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanc...

Page 28: ...and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 120 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below t...

Page 29: ...e configuring 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 perform...

Page 30: ...ature Model A Model B Display Type Supported 15 6 39 62cm HD 1366 768 HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 LCD Panel 17 3 43 94cm HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 LCD Panel MOFA LCD Back Cover Factory Option...

Page 31: ...tons valid operational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 10 2 4 1 7 9 3 5 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboa...

Page 32: ...erational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 9 2 4 1 7 9 3 5 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is...

Page 33: ...ge The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Green Number Lock Activated Green Caps Lock Activated Green Scroll Loc...

Page 34: ...dam aged 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...

Page 35: ...al keypad for easy numeric data input and features function keys to al low you to change operational features instantly See Table 1 5 on page 1 12 for full function key combina tion details Figure 1 4...

Page 36: ...Wireless is ON in the Windows Mobility Center to ensure proper wireless function key behavior see Wireless Hot Keys on page 3 13 Keys Function Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F...

Page 37: ...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 Compatible MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 P...

Page 38: ...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 hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or any object that may break a...

Page 39: ...lways completely dis charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Inf...

Page 40: ...user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 3 5 5 3 3 Battery Information Always completely di...

Page 41: ...r application See Mobile Partner on page 7 31 for instruc tions on installing the program etc 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and then remove the battery slide the latches in the direction in...

Page 42: ...ies if you 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 Star...

Page 43: ...ny use of the GPU button see NVIDIA Optimus Technology on page B 3 The GPU button allows you to switch between the Optimus Mode where GPU switching is automatically handled and UMA Mode for constant p...

Page 44: ...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 t...

Page 45: ...cs Properties button Figure 1 12 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 12 in the taskbar...

Page 46: ...tart Guide 1 To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 13 OR 2 Double click the icon Figure 1 13 in the Windows control panel Figure 1 13 NV...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...changeable LCD back covers If your purchase option includes the specially designed change able LCD back cover option Model A Computers Only then follow the instructions in Changing the Optional LCD B...

Page 49: ...Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi In 1 Card Reader Touchpad and...

Page 50: ...m the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer...

Page 51: ...el side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up w...

Page 52: ...her 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 53: ...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 54: ...e sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubb...

Page 55: ...uchpad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the Touchpad tapping buttons scrolling see sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences Touchpad Scrolling This computer...

Page 56: ...ck Control Panel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Show Video You can get a clear...

Page 57: ...e used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the Touchpad for best results use the tips of the f...

Page 58: ...d and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be us...

Page 59: ...p or VIA HD Audio Deck control panel The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Wind...

Page 60: ...Audio Features 2 Expert Mode will allow you to access more advanced configuration menus See HDMI Audio Configuration on page B 14 for more information on the au dio settings for HDMI Figure 2 12 VIA H...

Page 61: ...Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instru...

Page 62: ...Features Components 2 14 2...

Page 63: ...uttons Energy Star Power Saving 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 p...

Page 64: ...t the AC power cord 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 computer while you are on the...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...d 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 Se...

Page 67: ...to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may...

Page 68: ...grated GPU only As UMA mode is usually used to save the maximum amount of power through the integrated graphics system the UMA Mode power plan s standard settings are also configured to save the maxim...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...nge 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 to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the...

Page 73: ...to use the Energy Star power management and override other power saving settings Taskbar Icon If the taskbar icon does not appear then click the taskbar arrow and select Customize Select Show icon an...

Page 74: ...ken e g Shut 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 tas...

Page 75: ...nal devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Wireless Hot Keys The computer s wireless function keys will not func tion properly if Wireless is turned OFF in the Win dows Mobility Center control panel...

Page 76: ...fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 16 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter...

Page 77: ...er 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 unu...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...nagement Battery Information 3 17 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 10 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...Power Management 3 20 3...

Page 83: ...ed with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers Utiliti...

Page 84: ...nstaller Screen 1 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 Drivers Installer menu below 2 Cl...

Page 85: ...ideo VGA Page 4 6 NVIDIA Video VGA Page 4 6 MEI Driver Page 4 6 LAN Page 4 6 CardReader Page 4 6 Touchpad Page 4 7 Hot Key Page 4 7 USB 3 0 Page 4 7 Audio Page 4 7 PC Camera Module Page 7 3 Wireless L...

Page 86: ...e original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see...

Page 87: ...fication for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the...

Page 88: ...Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install nVIDIA VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note After installing the video drive...

Page 89: ...to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Next Install 5 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to agree to the license and click Next 4 Cl...

Page 90: ...ess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updat...

Page 91: ...Installation 4 9 4 Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option Figure 4 3 Drivers Installer Option Drivers Menu Mo...

Page 92: ...75G HSPA Module on page 7 28 and check the installation procedure Fingerprint Module Model A Computers Only See Fingerprint Reader Module on page 7 56 for configuration instructions Bluetooth Module...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...ay 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 Setup without...

Page 95: ...error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot proce...

Page 96: ...To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyb...

Page 97: ...these tools 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 right side of each screen explains the highl...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...ally for you 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 BIOS Revision...

Page 100: ...set Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to enable disable the JMicron Power Saving as used by the card reader control to adjust the amount of Total Graphics Memory used by the system an...

Page 101: ...dule power setting to your preference The default setting Disabled will see the Bluetooth module powered off when the system is started up or restarted Enabling the power setting will have the module...

Page 102: ...s menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen or POST screen see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Legacy OS Boot Advanced Menu Enable this item to support only system boot from...

Page 103: ...will not affect access to the computer OS only the Phoenix SecureCore tm Setup Utility Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your ma...

Page 104: ...be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warni...

Page 105: ...the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is avail able to help you move devices up and down the order BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens p...

Page 106: ...Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any...

Page 107: ...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 nen...

Page 108: ...ade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is...

Page 109: ...ter off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Warr...

Page 110: ...ll necessary drivers and util ities see Windows 7 Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up...

Page 111: ...rd Disk Drive 6 5 6 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Bay Cover R...

Page 112: ...process to install a new hard disk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers Hard Disk Screws Cover The hard disks and cov ers pictured here may appear slightly different from your mod...

Page 113: ...1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 4 Slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow and...

Page 114: ...Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 6 Reverse the process to install the new device 7 Replace the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 5 Removing...

Page 115: ...le types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift...

Page 116: ...Release Latches Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the clean est hands have oils which can attract parti cles and degrade the module s perfor m...

Page 117: ...ithout much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the bay cover see sidebar and screws make sure you rec...

Page 118: ...o change the covers note these covers are not applicable to all models in this series consult your service center for details 1 Open the LCD and carefully remove the rubber screw covers and set them a...

Page 119: ...Optional LCD Back Covers 6 13 6 3 Carefully slide the cover forward in the direction of the arrows as illustrated below 4 Remove the LCD back cover Figure 6 11 Slide the Cover Forward Figure 6 12 Rem...

Page 120: ...he cover 6 Slide the cover forward slightly until it clicks firmly into place 7 Run your hands around the sides and front of the cover to make sure it is firmly aligned in place carefully press down t...

Page 121: ...g the appropriate driver Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G HSPA modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FC...

Page 122: ...n page 4 3 When the PC Camera module is powered on the indicator will briefly be dis played There are a number of different camera modules available with this computer model series You will have the a...

Page 123: ...o restart the computer OR Click Next Install Finish to restart the computer 5 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the hard ware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination...

Page 124: ...rophone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Micro...

Page 125: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 5 7 Figure 7 1 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click...

Page 126: ...ile Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac cidentally overwriting files Se...

Page 127: ...ive Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to...

Page 128: ...op shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Anti Flicker Frequency Powerline Frequency Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the De...

Page 129: ...m program allows you to take still pictures 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot f...

Page 130: ...4 1 on page 4 3 When the WLAN module is powered on the indicator will briefly be displayed Wireless should be turned ON in the Windows Mobility Center to ensure proper wireless function key behavior s...

Page 131: ...click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer Intel Wi Fi Link Series Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sur...

Page 132: ...click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network Netwo...

Page 133: ...security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to acces...

Page 134: ...k the taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure netwo...

Page 135: ...oth while still connecting to the Internet through your WiFi wire less connection Intel My WiFi Technology offers greater range and speed than other personal area networks and does not require an acce...

Page 136: ...ngs as follows 1 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the taskbar icon 2 Click Enable o...

Page 137: ...reless LAN Module 7 17 7 3 Click Start and click Control Panel 4 Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet 5 Click Change adapter settings Figure 7 8 Network and Sharing Center Click Chang...

Page 138: ...Modules Options 7 18 Wireless LAN Module 7 6 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Figure 7 9 Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Proper ties...

Page 139: ...ct through this computer s Internet connection 8 Select Wireless Network Connection under Home networking connection 9 Click OK Figure 7 10 Wireless Network Connection Properties Sharing Click Allow o...

Page 140: ...ule 7 10 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the taskbar icon 11 Click Profiles Figure...

Page 141: ...es Profile Settings Profiles that are preset may not be fully edit able To edit all the profile settings click New to create a new profile and adjust the settings to your prefer ences Figure 7 13 Inte...

Page 142: ...Wireless LAN Module 7 14 Click Security tab 15 Change the Security Type to WEP and the Encryption Type to 64bit 16 Enter a password 8 characters long in the Password box Figure 7 14 Intel My WiFi Prof...

Page 143: ...dules Options Wireless LAN Module 7 23 7 17 Click Sharing tab 18 It is recommended that the Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled Figure 7 15 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Shari...

Page 144: ...ons 7 24 Wireless LAN Module 7 19 Click Advanced tab 20 It is recommended that the Default Channel is set to Channel 1 6 or 11 21 Click OK to save the settings Figure 7 16 Intel My WiFi Profile Settin...

Page 145: ...Options Wireless LAN Module 7 25 7 22 Double click Wireless Network Connection in Network Connections 23 Click Details to display the Network Connection Details Figure 7 17 Wireless Network Connection...

Page 146: ...s Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by clicking the taskbar icon 25 To add a new device follow the instructions in the devices user guide for connecting to a WiFi network 26 Click Add...

Page 147: ...C 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Wireless Hot Keys The computer s wireless function keys will not func tion properly if Wireless is turned OFF...

Page 148: ...HSPA modules available for this series of computer models Each module is supplied with the appropriate application software The module type supplied may depend upon the com puter model purchased Chec...

Page 149: ...the rear of the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure tha...

Page 150: ...cated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exit ing the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module Mobile Partner See Mobile Partner Application Installation on page 7 31 for driver installatio...

Page 151: ...wered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click Option Drivers button 4 Click 3 Install 3G Driver Yes 5 Choose the language you prefer and click...

Page 152: ...enu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 If you have not created a profile click Tools and select Options and then click Profile Ma...

Page 153: ...om the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 The software will run and you can select the Profile Name from the menu 4 Cl...

Page 154: ...load e mail etc as per any internet connection 8 While you are connected the indicators in the Mobile Partner window will display uploading and downloading icons and a network icon in the taskbar 9 To...

Page 155: ...to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 31 14 If the module is on and the computer...

Page 156: ...Inbox or SIM USIM Card folder and select any message to read it 4 Right click the message and choose an option to reply forward or delete the message Creating and Sending SMS Messages 1 Click the Text...

Page 157: ...ties User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 Install 3G Driver Yes and then click Next 6 Choose the language you prefer and click OK Next 7...

Page 158: ...is not the case you may need to create a profile see Creating a Profile on page 7 41 1 Power on the 3 75G HSPA module using the Fn key combination 2 Access the Connection Manager from the Start menu C...

Page 159: ...set your network connection to home work or public on the first connection 5 The connected icon will appear at the top of the utility screen 6 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as p...

Page 160: ...onnect icon or click the close icon at the top right of the utility and click Yes to confirm 9 The program will disconnect from the service provider 10 The module will still be on and you will need to...

Page 161: ...ger from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Profile 3 The default profile will display the service...

Page 162: ...ed 6 You will need to check with your service provider to confirm if the User Name and Password are required 7 You will need to enter the Access Point Name and phone Number as supplied by the service...

Page 163: ...nager Home screen 11 To use a profile click to select it and then click Apply button and the settings will be transferred to Connection Manager New SIM Card If you switch to a differ ent SIM card then...

Page 164: ...the Connection Manager from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Profile 3 Highlight the profile req...

Page 165: ...Profile 3 Highlight the profile required and click Edit 4 You will then be able to access the General tab you will need to confirm with your service provider for any changes to make here and the other...

Page 166: ...t the message and it will scroll open above Select the message and press the Save Delete or Reply buttons to perform the appropriate function Unread messages are displayed as closed enve lope icons an...

Page 167: ...Click Compose to create a new message You can enter the telephone number in the To field or click the contact button to add a contact from a list The contact list allows you to choose 3 contact optio...

Page 168: ...ect button to insert it into the message Click New button to create a new template and Save button to add it to the existing list To delete a template click to highlight it and click Delete button to...

Page 169: ...edit the settings 4 After you have edited the settings click Save button to confirm the changes General Click the Auto connect on startup checkbox to have the program automatically connect to the int...

Page 170: ...ear in the taskbar and an envelope icon will appear in the upper left corner of the Home screen when a new message arrives SMS SMS Service Center Click the Use default number in phone checkbox to use...

Page 171: ...if necessary Press Apply after making any changes A SIM card must be inserted for this function to be activated If a PIN code is enabled the input will be requested during USIM card initialization Af...

Page 172: ...Radio Set the appropriate network search options from the dual mode setting menu Click Apply button after making any changes Note 2G 3G 3 5G data transferring will be disconnected when you apply a new...

Page 173: ...a list of all available networks Click to highlight a network in the Prefer list and click the up arrow on the left to move it up the list to increase its preference click the down arrow to decrease...

Page 174: ...etting allows you to choose a network from all available Click Man ual Next to view the list Click to highlight a network from the list and click Se lect button to choose the network or Cancel button...

Page 175: ...SDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Statistics 3 Click Connection Log tab to see data counting by each and total connection status for reference only The Information screen displays V...

Page 176: ...ded the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows passw...

Page 177: ...s 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 4 Install Fingerprint Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click...

Page 178: ...have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If you have not set a password Protector Suite cannot secure access to your computer 4 Click Submit when you have entered password 5...

Page 179: ...tions edit Settings and access the Help menu etc You can also run the Control Center etc from the Protector Suite item in the Programs All Programs menu 10 Click Help in Control Center Home to get mor...

Page 180: ...w Once registered the application will launch when you swipe the appropriate finger across the sensor Password Bank The Password Bank stores registrations of user names passwords and other set tings f...

Page 181: ...uetooth module is powered on the indicator will briefly be dis played Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally pro...

Page 182: ...5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 7 Click Next select if you want to create an icon to appear on the desktop Next Install 8 Click Finish 9 The My Bluetooth icon will...

Page 183: ...Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings menu heading Bluetooth Module Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s de fa...

Page 184: ...dule 7 4 Click General Settings to change the computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see and click the tickbox to Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer 5 Click OK to confirm the setti...

Page 185: ...Modules Options Bluetooth Module 7 65 7 6 Click File Transfer Settings to Enable sharing of my files with other Bluetooth devices 7 Click OK to confirm the settings Figure 7 52 File Transfer Settings...

Page 186: ...ick the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings see Figure 7 50 on page 7 63 4 Click Network Settings make sure the Bluet...

Page 187: ...h module To Add a Bluetooth Device 1 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the compu...

Page 188: ...Modules Options 7 68 Bluetooth Module 7 3 You will then be presented with a menu of options to select from 4 Click the appropriate button to connect to the device Figure 7 55 Bluetooth Device Options...

Page 189: ...d to allow the connection from your device and you will then need to provide a passcode from the device 6 You can then enter the passcode on the computer and click OK to establish the connection Figur...

Page 190: ...uetooth Devices control panel Double click the taskbar icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the taskbar icon and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Click Start...

Page 191: ...tion 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 tem...

Page 192: ...ructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 59 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 60 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example o...

Page 193: ...h Devices 1 Click the taskbar 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 that t...

Page 194: ...Modules Options 7 74 7...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Saving States on page 3 7 the...

Page 197: ...run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them sa...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the doc...

Page 200: ...ings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it wil...

Page 201: ...mmediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings Yo...

Page 202: ...a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F...

Page 203: ...cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2...

Page 204: ...control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA module...

Page 205: ...HSPA modules cannot be configured The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate modu...

Page 206: ...ow 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and click Browse CD DVD 2 The driver is located in the following location on the disc X Options IMXM iata_cd 3 Double click the executable s...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...nt settings as follows 1 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security 2 Double click Computer Management 3 Click Device Manager under System Tools and click t...

Page 212: ...7 Scroll down to the bottom of the Property menu and select Wakeup from Shutdown 8 Click to select Enabled from the drop down Value menu 9 Click OK to close the menu 10 Close the Computer Management...

Page 213: ...Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devi...

Page 214: ...SATA Port This is a combined e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment USB 2 0 compatible port Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology At...

Page 215: ...Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store...

Page 216: ...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 Some models in this series have a single...

Page 217: ...settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page 1 19 Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and driv ers are subject to contin ual updates and changes Check wit...

Page 218: ...in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish t...

Page 219: ...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 220: ...discrete graphics solution However when an application that requires use of the dGPU is run e g a game or HD Video the dGPu is powered on and takes over the processing duties If the program is closed...

Page 221: ...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 222: ...ideo driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the op erating system You can configure the amount of memory to be used by DVMT in the BIOS see You can adjust the pow...

Page 223: ...aphics and Media Control Panel To access the control panel 1 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button OR 3...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...same view and may be configured independently 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...

Page 226: ...it on 2 Go to 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 Yo...

Page 227: ...Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physica...

Page 228: ...rn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features Win 7 on page 1 16 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays Function Key Combination You...

Page 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ...per the instructions below 1 Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Sound Hardware and Sound...

Page 232: ...onfiguration B 5 Double click the connected HDMI device or right click and select Properties to adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the control panel see notes ove...

Page 233: ...ideo Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page B 10 3 Set up y...

Page 234: ...ck 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 C...

Page 235: ...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 236: ...m the user However customization options are of fered for users who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage Context Menu One of the quickest ways to choose which GPU to use for a particular a...

Page 237: ...n with graphics processor from the context menu 7 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...

Page 238: ...iGPU for battery life but this can also be set to the dGPU if preferred 1 Run the NVIDIA Control Panel see page B 18 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab 3 Select eith...

Page 239: ...Panel see page B 18 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...

Page 240: ...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 B 18 2 Click Set...

Page 241: ...Video Driver Controls Video Settings B 25 B Video Settings Click the sub menus under Video to adjust the video color or image settings Figure B 17 Video Settings...

Page 242: ...Video Driver Controls B 26 B...

Page 243: ...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 244: ...Processor i5 520M 2 40GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Intel Core i5 Mobile Processor i5 460M 2 53GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Tech...

Page 245: ...s Switchable GPU Technology Intel Integrated GPU Intel GMA HD Intel GMA HD DVMT Memory Architecture up to 1 7GB Microsoft DirectX 10 Compatible Enhanced Video 3D Engine Hardware Acceleration Decoder f...

Page 246: ...ote Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Slots Two Mini Card Slots with PCIe Slot 1 USB Slot 2 interfaces Slot 1 for WLAN Module Slot 2 for 3 75G Module Fac...

Page 247: ...ell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 48 84WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 62 16WH Factory Option Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Fingerprint Security Factory...

Page 248: ...Specifications C 6 C...

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