Clevo N550RC1 Concise User's Guide

Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................4
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ............... ..............6
LED Indicators ..................................................................................7
Keyboard ...........................................................................................8
Function Keys & Visual Indicators .......................................... .........9
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ..............10
System Map: Front, Right & Left Views ........................................16
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views ..............................................17
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel
and Settings .....................................................................................18
Video Features ................................................................................19
Power Options .................................... ............................. ................20
Audio Features ................................................................................21
Driver Installation ............................................................. ..............22
TPM (Option) ................... ... ............................ ............................. ...23
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................24
Specifications ............... ................................. .................................. 25
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch .....................................27
Schnellstart ................. ............... .............. ............... ................ .........30
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm .............................................................................32
LED-Anzeigen ............... ................................................... ..............33
Tastatur ...........................................................................................34
Funktionstasten & visuelle Anzeigen ......... ............................. .......35
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ..............36
Flexikey® Anwendung ...................................................................38
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, rechts und links ..................42
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten .............................43
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und Einstel
lungen von Windows 10 ..................................................................44
Grafikfunktionen ................................................. ............................45
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................46
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................47
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................48
TPM (Option) ..................................................................................49
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................50
Technische Daten ............................................................................51
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................53
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................56
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............58
Indicateurs LED .......................................................................... ....59
Clavier ...................... .................................................... ...................60
Touches de fonctions & indicateurs visuels ....................................61
Control Center ................................... ............................. .................62
Application Flexikey® ....................................................................64
Carte du système: Vues de face, droite et gauche ...........................68
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière ..... ............................69
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de
Configuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 ..................................70
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................71
Options d’alimentation ........... ............................. ............................ 72
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................73
Installation du pilote ........................................................................74
TPM (Option) ..................................................................................75
Dépannage ....................... .................................... ............................76
Spécifications ..................................................................................77
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................79
Contenidos
Guía rápida para empezar ...............................................................82
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto .................84
Indicadores LED ................................................................. ............85
Teclado ....................... ............. ................ ............... ................ .........86
Teclas de función & indicadores visuales .......................................87
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ..............88
Aplicación Flexikey® .....................................................................90
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, derecha y izquierda .................94
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior .................................95
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control
y Configuración de Windows 10 ......................... .. .........................96
Parámetros de vídeo .............. ..........................................................97
Opciones de energía ................................................................. .......98
Características de audio .......... ........................................................99
Instalación de controladores .........................................................100
TPM (Opción) .................. ............................. ............................. ...101
Solución de problemas .......... .. ............................. .........................102
Especificaciones ............... ................ ............... ................ ..............103
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello
di controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 .............................. ....122
Funzioni video . ............................. ............................. ... .................123
Opzioni risparmio energia ........ ............................. .. ......................124
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................125
Installazione driver ...... ....................................................... ...........126
TPM (Opzione) .............................................................................127
Risoluzione dei problemi ...................................... .. ......................128
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................129
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente .............. .. ..............105
Sommario
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................108
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD
aperto ................... ....... .... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... .... ....... .... ....... .....110
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................111
Tastiera ................ ................ ............. ............... ................ ............. . 112
Tasti funzione e indicatori visivi ...................................................113
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ............114
Applicazione Flexikey® .......................................................... .....116
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, destra e sinistra .........120
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore ...................121

About this Concise User Guide

FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a s upplement, and not a substitute for the expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper oper ation of the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure (or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc does not contain an operating system.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us- er’s Manual disc.
© June 2016

Trademarks

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Instructions for Care and Opera­tion
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:
Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the
case and the components could be damaged.
Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and
power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
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electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
Follow the proper working procedur e s for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-pl ated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general wear and tear, this adhesive may deter iorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during trans­port. If any such wear and tear develops contact your service cen­ter.
Power & Battery Safety
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician 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 load of all the connected devices.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
• Recharge the batteries using the computer’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or dis­carded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts bef ore disposing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
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Polymer Battery Precautions
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a recharge­able battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its use­ful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re­place only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note the following information which is specific to poly­mer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries. Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature envi­ronments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
Cleaning
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply cleaner directly to the computer.
• Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure the computer is disconnected from any external power supplies, peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, particularly under any of the following conditions:
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• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your com­puter.
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System Startup

Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/
Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command in Win- dows (see below). This will help prevent hard disk or system prob­lems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon
.
2. Click the Power item
.
3. Choose Shut Down from the menu.
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1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack on the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord
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into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter (make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer, as to safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter).
5. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (do not to exceed 135 degrees); the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.

System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 10.
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Model Differences

This notebook series includes two different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below. Note that your model may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual.
Feature
Model A Model B
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Video Adapter
AC Adapter
Intel® Integrated GPU (Intel® HD Graphics 530) and
NVIDIA® Discrete GPU (NVIDIA®
DC Output 19.5V, 6.15A (120W) DC Output 19V, 4.74A (90W)
Table 1 - Model Differences
GeForce GTX
950M
Intel® Integrated GPU (Intel® HD Graphics 530) and
)
NVIDIA® Discrete GPU (NVIDIA® GeForce
940MX
)
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Figure 2
Front View with LCD Panel
Open
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. Keyboard
8. T ouchpad & Buttons
Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid opera­tional area is that indicat­ed within the red dotted lines above.
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the WLAN, Bluetooth & 3G/4G module(s) are OFF if you are using the com­puter aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode.
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open

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LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
White Scroll Lock Activated
White Caps Lock Activated
White Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
White Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Bluetooth and 3G/4G Modules are OFF)
White The Hard Disk is in use
Orange The Battery is Charging
White The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
White The Computer is On
Blinking White The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Table 2 - LED Indicators
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Keyboard

Function Keys
Num Lk & Scr Lk
Numeric Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad (on the right side of the keyboard) for easy numeric data input. Pressing Num Lk turns on/off the numeric keypad. It also features function keys to allow you to change operatio nal features instantly.
(Illuminated keyboard - Optional) The keyboard illumination level may be adjusted, or turned off/on, by using the Fn + F4 keys.
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Figure 3 - Keyboard
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Function Keys & Visual Indicators

The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations, some visual indicators are available when the Control Center driver is installed (after restart a control panel will pop-up to allow you to select the type of keyboard for your system).
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
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Fn +
Fn + Touchpad Toggle Fn + Sleep Toggle
Fn +
Fn + Mute Toggle
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Toggle Keyboard Illumi­nation/Adjust Brightness Leve
l (Illuminated key-
boards only)
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration (see page 20)
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
PC Camera Power
Toggle
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Airplane Mode Tog-
gle
Number Lock Toggle
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Control Center Toggle (see page 10)
Fan Automatic Con-
trol/ Full Power Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see
page 12)
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Control Center

Figure 4 - Control Center
Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the no- tification area of the taskbar to tog­gle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touch-
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pad on/off.

Power Modes

You can set a Power Mode by click­ing the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will affect the Power Conserva­tion Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.

Control Center Menus

The Control Center contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control where applicable. Cer­tain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is select­ed. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons.
Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key com­binations, or use the Fn + F2 key com­bination to turn off the LED backlight (press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also ef­fected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the cur­rent volume level. You can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn +
F5/F6 key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to mute the
volume.
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Power Conservation
This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep mode after a desig­nated period of inactivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Ener- gy Star button.
Fan Speed
The fan speed will adjust itself auto­matically to control the heat of the CPU. However you can adjust the set­ting to maximum if you prefer. Select Custom and click on the sliders to ad­just the settings to your preference, however these settings can be overid­den by the system, as a safety precau­tion, if it requires heavier use of the fan.
Sleep Button
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to ac­cess the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appropri­ate display mode.
Time Zone
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel.
Desktop Background
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture.
Touchpad/PC Camera
Click either of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or camera module’s power status. Note that the power sta­tus of the camera module is also ef­fected by the Power Mode selected.
Backlight Keyboard
Click the numbers under the Backlight Keyboard icon to adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight LED.
Left Windows Key
Click Disable to disable the Windows Key on the left side of the keyboard. This may be useful if you are using the gaming keys (W, A, S & D) and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Key.
Flexikey®
Click the button to access the Flexikey® application.
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Flexikey® Application

Enabling or Disabling the Flexikey® Profile in Use
You can enable or disable any keyboard or mouse profile functions currently in use by using the Fn + key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again.
Windows Logo Key and P key
Note that you can assign actions to any keyboard key ex­cept the Windows Logo Key and P key.
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Flexikey®
Applica-
tion
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configura- tion application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch pro-
grams and applications, to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gam-
ing etc. All the configuration settings are retained under
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(up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied. The Flexikey® application can be accessed by clicking
the button ter or by clicking the icon the desktop taskbar.
in the Gaming section of the Control Cen-
in the notification area of

Profiles

The menus on the left side of the application relate to Pro­files. You can Add or Delete profiles (you can maintain 12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the menus. If you double-click on a profile you can change the Profile Name, and change an Image file (images created using PNG files).
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Keyboard and Mouse Settings

Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen (e.g. you may wish to create a profile with settings only for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 6 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
Keyboard Settings
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The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for
by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bot-
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tom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Figure 8 - Mouse Configuration

Flexikey® Application Features:

EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a
single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combina­tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful
Figure 7 - Keyboard Configuration
Mouse Settings
The mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left , right and middle buttons of any attached mouse, and also for any backward and forward buttons if applicable (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 menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action
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 executable file.
EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys
(or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard
keys or mouse buttons.
STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in
any application, and to disable unused keys.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combina­tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type .
2. In the following example we want to change an existing game
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key configuration which 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 the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5. Click St art Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.
Figure 9 - Keyboard - Express Key
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8. If you want to remove any individual 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.
Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or pro­gram as follows:
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the appllication, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type.
2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Figure 10 - Keyboard - Launch App
3. Navigate to the executable file of the application 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.
5. If you want to remove any Launch App key, select it and click on Restore.
6. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Text
A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text.
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 in your target program to open a text message), or you ca n leave it blank if you prefer.
3. Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
Figure 11 - Keyboard - Express Text
4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
5. The key will now be configured to send the text message 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 within your chosen profile.
Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under 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 Restore.
4. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
5. The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key
will appear in gray.
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System Map: Front, Right & Left Views

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Figure 12 - Front, Right & Left Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
3. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Ports
4. RJ-45 LAN Ja c k
5. Security Lock Slot
6. External Monitor Port
7. Headphone Jack
8. Microphone Jack
9. S/PDIF-Out Jack
10. USB 2.0 Port
11. USIM Card Reader (for 3G/4G USIM Cards)
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USIM Card Ejection
Simply press on the USIM card to eject it, however do not do this while a connec­tion is in progress.
If you do eject the card while a 3G/4G con­nection is ongoing, you will need to shut down the system, re­insert the USIM card, restart the system and then reestablish the 3G/4G connection.
If you wish to change USIM cards then you will also need to shut down the system, re­insert the USIM card, restart the system and then reestablish the 3G/4G connection.
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views

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Bottom & Rear Views
1. Vent
2. HDMI-Out Port
3. Mini DisplayPort
4. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Port
5. DC-In Jack
Overheating
To prevent your computer from over­heating make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Battery Removal
Note that the built-in battery is not user removable. Removing the bat­tery will violate the terms of your warranty.
Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the hard disk/RAM/battery etc., for any reason, please contact your distribu­tor/supplier for further information.
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Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings

Most 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 Windows Logo Key on the key­board).
Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key
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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, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc.
The notification area of the taskbar is in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the control panels and applications referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. To access the Control Panel, right-click the Start Menu icon lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu. Or, press the Windows L ogo Key on your keyboard and X to bring up the context menu, and then press P to bring up the Control Panel.
The Settings item 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, Accounts, Time & lan­guage, Ease of Access, Privacy and Update & security.
in the taskbar in the
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Figure 14 - Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings

Video Features

The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (for power-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for per­formance). You can switch display devices, and configure display options as long as the video drivers are installed.

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology
designed to get best performance from the graphics sys­tem while allowing longer battery life, without having to manually change settings. The computer’s operating sys­tem (and some applications) will automatically switch between the integrated GPUand the discrete GPU when required by the applications in use.
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
3. Make the required changes from the Display, Resolution,
Orientation or Multiple display menus.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
To access the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Right-click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from
the menu.
OR
2. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar
and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from
the menu.
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Display Devices

Figure 15
Project
Figure 16 - Power Options
Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or external monitor port and/or Mini DisplayPort 1.2. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
In Windows it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu (press the Windows Logo
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Key and the P key).
To configure the displays using the Project menu:
1. Attach your external display device to the appropriate port, and then turn it on.
2. Press the + P (or Fn + F7) key combination.
3. Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC
screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only .

Power Options

The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) con­trol panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can con­serve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button, sleep button (Fn + F12), computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode (the default power saving state) from the left menu. Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to cre­ate a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con­figuration options.
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Audio Features

Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can also be set using the vol­ume control within Windows. Click the Speaker icon in the taskbar to check the setting
.
Sound Blaster Cinema 2 & HDMI
Note that the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 audio effects do not apply to audio generated through an HDMI connection.
You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager
tion area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an audio menu).
The volume may be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination.
/ icon in the notifica-

Sound Blaster Cinema 2

Install the Sound Blaster Cinema application to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies.
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Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Application
Run the Sound Blaster Cinema control panel from the notification area of the taskbar. Click on the tabs to access any of the control panel menus.
Figure 17 - Sound Blaster Cinema 2
(Taskbar Notification Area Icon)
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Driver Installation General
Guidelines
As a general guide follow the default on-screen instruc­tions for each driver (e.g. Next > Next > Finish) unless you are an advanced user. In many cases a restart is re­quired to install the driver.
Make sure any modules (e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth) are ON before installing the appropri­ate driver.
Windows Update
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win- dows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Mi- crosoft).
Driver Installation & Power
When installing drivers make sure your computer is powered by the AC/ DC adapter connected to a working power source. Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the installation procedure, and if the re­maining battery capacity is not ade­quate this may cause the system to shut down and cause system prob­lems (note that there is no safety is­sue involved here, and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute).
Figure 18 - Install Drivers
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Driver Installation

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. This setup will probably have al­ready been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Install the drivers in the order indicated in Figure 18. Click to select the drivers you wish to install (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Note: If you need to reinstall any driver, you should uninstall the driver first

Manual Driver Installation

Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers Installer application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder.
If a
Found New Hardware
Cancel, and follow the installation procedure as directed.
wizard appears
during the installation procedure, click
.
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TPM (Option)

Figure 19 - BitLocker Drive Encryption
(TPM Administration)
Figure 20
Trusted Plat-
form Module
(TPM) Manage-
ment on Local Computer Ad-
ministration
Figure 21
Actions Menu
Before setting up the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) functions you must initialize the security platform.
4. The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here.

Activating TPM

1. Restart the computer.
2. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu.
4. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter.
5. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable.
6. You will then need to pres s F4 to save the changes and restart the computer.

TPM Management in Windows

You can manage your TPM settings from within Win­dows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2.
Click
BitLocker Drive Encryption (System and Security).
3. Click TPM Administration.
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TPM Actions
1. Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM (this will probably require a restart of the
computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key).
2. After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off, Change Owner Password, Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout.
3. A wizard will help take you through any setup steps.
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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules cannot be detected.
The PC Camera module cannot be detected.
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The captured video files from the PC Camera are taking up too much disk space.
The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode. Check the LED indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode (see Table 2 on page 7). Use the Fn + F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on/off (see Table 3 on page 9).
The module is off. Press the Fn + F10 key combination in order to enable the module (see Table 3
on page 9). Run the camera application to view the camera picture.
Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file.
Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 20GB (64bit) of free space on the C: drive system partition. It is recommended that you save the capture video f ile to a loc ati on other than the
C:drive, limit the file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution.
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Specifications

Latest Specification Information
The specifications listed in this sec­tion are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly pro­cessor types/speeds) may be changed, delayed or updated due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your service center for de­tails.
Processor Options
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
i7-6700HQ (2.60GHz)
8MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR3L­1600MHz, TDP 45W
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor i5-6440HQ (2.60GHz)/i5-6300HQ
(2.30GHz)
6MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 45W
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
i3-6100H (2.70GHz)
3MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 35W
Core Logic
Intel® HM170 Chipset
BIOS
64Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS
Memory
Two 204 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR3L 1600MHz Memory
Memory Expandable up to 16GB (The real memory operating frequency
depends on the FSB of the processor.)
LCD Options
15.6" (39.62cm), 16:9, HD (1366x768)/ FHD (1920x1080)
Video Adap ter (Model A)
Intel® Integrated GPU and NVIDIA® Discrete GPU
Supports Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Intel Integrated GPU
Intel® HD Graphics 530
Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible
NVIDIA® Discrete GPU NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 950M 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM on board
Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible or 4GB GDDR5 Video RAM on board Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible
Video Adap ter (Model B)
Intel® Integrated GPU and NVIDIA® Discrete GPU
Supports Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Intel Integrated GPU
Intel® HD Graphics 530
Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible
NVIDIA® Discrete GPU NVIDIA® GeForce 940MX 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM on board
Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible
Storage
One Changeable 2.5" 7.0mm (h) SATA3 HDD/SSD
(Factory Option) Two SATA M.2 2280 SSDs supporting RAID level 0/1
Or (Factory Option) One PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 2280 SSD
Audio
High Definition Audio Compliant Interface 2 * Built-In Speakers Built-In Array Microphone Sound Blaster
Cinema 2
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Security
Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot BIOS Password (Factory Option) TPM v2.0 Intel PTT for systems without hardware TPM
Keyboard
Full-size “WinKey” keyboard (with numeric keypad)
(Factory Option) Full-size “WinKey” Illumi-
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nated White-LED Keyboard (with numeric
keypad)
Pointing Device
Built-in Touchpad
Interface
Three USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Ports One USB 2.0 Port One
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
One HDMI-Out Port One External Monitor Port One Headphone-Out Jack One Microphone-In Jack One S/PDIF Out Jack One RJ-45 LAN Jack One DC-in Jack
Card Reader
Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader
MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RS MMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC/
SDXC
M.2 Slots
Slot 1 for Combo WLAN and Bluetooth Module
Slot 2 for SATA or PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Slot 3 for SATA SSD Or (Factory Option ) Slot 3 for 3G/4G Module
Communication
Built-In Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1.0M HD PC Camera Module (Factory Option) 2.0M FHD PC Camera
Module (Factory Option) M.2 3G or 4G Module
WLAN/ Bluetooth M.2 Modules:
(Factory Option) Intel® Wireless-AC 8260 Wireless LAN (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.1
(Factory Option) Intel® Wireless-AC 3165 Wireless LAN (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.0
(Factory Option) Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) + Bluetooth 4.0
(Factory Option) Third-Party Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) + Bluetooth 4.0
Environmental Spec
Temperature
Operating: 5 Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% - 80% Non-Operating: 10% - 90%
°C - 35°C
Power (Model A)
Full Range AC/DC Adapter AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output: 19.5V, 6.15A (120W)
Built-in 3 Cell Prismatic Battery Pack, 48WH
Power (Model B)
Full Range AC/DC Adapter AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output: 19V, 4.74A (90W)
Built-in 3 Cell Prismatic Battery Pack, 48WH
Dimensions & Weight
385mm (w) * 269mm (d) * 23.9mm (h)
2.3kg (Barebone with 48WH Battery)
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