Clevo N850HP6, N857HP6 User guide
Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................4
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open .............. ..............5
LED Indicators ..................................................................................6
Keyboard ...........................................................................................7
Function Keys & Visual Indicators .......................................... .........8
System Map: Front, Rear & Bottom Views ....................................11
System Map: Left & Right Views ......... ............................ ............12
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ..............13
Memory Overclocking Support ......................................................15
Flexikey® Application ....................................................................17
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel
and Settings .....................................................................................21
Video Features ................................................................................22
Audio Features ................................................................................24
Power Options .................................... ............................. ................25
Driver Installation ............................................................. ..............26
TPM (Option) ................... ... ............................ ............................. ...27
3G/4G Module (Option) ............. ............................. .......................28
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................29
Specifications ............... ................................. .................................. 30
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................33
Schnellstart .................. ............................................ ........................36
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ................... ........................ ........................ ...........37
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................38
Tastatur ................... ......................... ........................ ........................39
Funktionstasten & visuelle Anzeigen ..............................................40
Systemübersicht: Ansicht vorne, hinten & unten ............................43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von links & rechts .................................44
Control Center ................................... ............................. .................45
Unterstützung für Speicher-Übertaktung ........................................47
Flexikey® Anwendung ...................................................................49
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und
Einstellungen von Windows 10 .......................................................53
Grafikfunktionen ................................................. ............................54
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................56
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................57
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................58
TPM (Option) ..................................................................................59
3G/4G-Modul (Option) ...................................................................60
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................61
Technische Daten ............................................................................62
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................65
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................68
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ..............69
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................70
Clavier ................... ........................... ........................... .................... 71
Touches de fonctions & indicateurs visuels ....................................72
Carte du système: Vues de face, arrière et dessous ........................75
Carte du système: Vues de gauche et droite .................................76
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ..............77
Prise en charge du surfréquençage de la mémoire ..........................79
Application Flexikey® ....................................................................81
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de
Configuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 .................................85
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................86
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................88
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................89
Installation du pilote .......................................................................90
TPM (Option) ................... ... ............................ ............................. ...91
Module 3G/4G (Option) ........... .. ............................. .......................92
Dépannage .................. ...... ....... .... ....... ..... ...... ..... ...... ....... .... ....... .....93
Spécifications ............... ................................. .................................. 94
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................97
Guía rápida para empezar ..............................................................100
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ...............101
Indicadores LED ............. ............................. ............................. ....102
Teclado ..................... ............................................... ......................103
Teclas de función & indicadores visuales .....................................104
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, posterior e inferior ...................107
Mapa del sistema: Vistas izquierda y derecha .............................108
Control Center ........ ............................. ............................. .............109
Soporte de Overclocking de Memoria ..........................................111
Aplicación Flexikey® ...................................................................113
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control
y Configuración de Windows 10 ......... ..........................................117
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................118
Opciones de energía ....................................................... ...............120
Características de audio .................................................................121
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................122
TPM (Opción) ...............................................................................123
Módulo 3G/4G (Opción) ...............................................................124
Solución de problemas ............................. .. ............................. ......125
Especificaciones ................ ............................................... .............126
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida .............................................129
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................132
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello
LCD aperto .................................................................................133
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................134
Tastiera ................ ................ ............. ............... ................ ............. . 135
Tasti funzione e indicatori visivi ...................................................136
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, posteriore e inferiore ...139
Descrizione del sistema: Vista sinistra e destra ............................140
Control Center ......... .......................................................... ............141
Supporto di overclock di memoria ................................................143
Applicazione Flexikey® .......................................................... .....145
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni,
Pannello di controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 ...................149
Funzioni video ...... ........................................................................150
Funzionalità audio . ............................. ............................. ..............152
Opzioni risparmio energia ..... ............................. ...........................153
Installazione driver ........................................................................154
TPM (Opzione) ........................................... ............................. .. ... 155
Modulo 3G/4G (Opzione) .............................................................156
Risoluzione dei problemi ....................................... .......................157
Specifiche tecniche .......................................................................158
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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 + User’s Manual disc.
©
March 2017
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
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power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
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.
• (For Computer Models Supplied with Light Blue Cleaning
Cloth) Some computer models in this series come supplied with a
light blue cleaning cloth. To clean the computer case with this
cloth follow the instructions below.
• Power off the computer and peripherals.
• Disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the computer.
• Use a little water to dampen the cloth slightly.
• Clean the computer case with the cloth.
• Dry the computer with a dry cloth, or allow it time to dry
before turning on.
• Reconnect the AC/DC adapter and turn the computer on.
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:
• 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 Windows
(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.
130°
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in
position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use
with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to
their ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack on the
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left of the computer, then plug the AC power cord
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).
6. Use one hand to raise the
viewing angle
the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to
support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift
the computer by the lid/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
(do not exceed 130 degrees); use
lid/LCD to a comfortable
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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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
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. Power Button
6. Keyboard
7. Touchpad & Buttons
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7
6
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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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Note that the Touchpad and
Buttons valid operational
area is that indicated within
the red dotted lines.
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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
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Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Green Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Bluetooth & 3G/4G Modules are OFF)
Green The Hard Diske is in use
Table 1 - LED Indicators
Keyboard
Function Keys
Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
Function Keys
Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
The keyboard, white-LED illuminated keyboard or full color illuminated keyboard (Factory Option), includes a nu-
meric 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 operational features instantly.
White-LED Illuminated Keyboard
The keyboard illumination level may be adjusted, or turned off/on, by using the Fn + F4 keys.
(Factory Option) Full Color Illuminated Keyboard
Refer to Colored Keyboard Backlight LED on page 9.
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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.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn +
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Toggle Keyboard Illumi-
nation/Adjust Bright-
ness Level
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration (see page 23)
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
PC Camera Power
Toggle
(for White LED Key-
boards)
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Airplane Mode Tog-
gle
Sleep Toggle
Number Lock T oggle
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Control Center Toggle (see page 13)
Fan Automatic Con-
trol/ Full Power
Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see page
17)
Table 2 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
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Colored Keyboard Backlight LED
1
2
3
1
3
2
Figure 4
Keyboard
Backlight
Application
(For Illuminated Colored Keyboards Only)
Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on /
off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn +
key combination outlined in the table below. In addition
press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight
application to configure the settings.
Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Keyboard Backlight Application
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by
pressing the Fn plus key.
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
Toggle the Keyboard LED On/Off
Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Modes
The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the
Keyboard LED Illumination Increase
effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when
Toggle the Left keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Middle keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Right keyboard LED On/Off
Table 3 - Keyboard LEDs
exiting the application to retain the setting.
Mode Buttons
Random Color Wave Up/Down
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
Breathe (All Colors) Tempo Beat
Cycle Colors
Table 4 - Mode Buttons
Dancing Effect
Flashing
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Brightness
Figure 6
Preview
Figure 7
Keyboard
Sections
Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar
to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight.
Color Swatch
The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you
to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by
clicking on the color required. You can choose to display
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the swatch either in Full Color or as an 256 Color
Scheme. Click the Custom mode button to select any col-
ors from the swatch and to apply your chosen colors to
parts of the keyboard.
Preview
The bottom left section of the application allows you to
preview setting changes made to colors on the keyboard.
Keyboard Sections
The bottom right section of the application allows you to
select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard on which to apply the color changes and effects.
Sets
The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color
and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings.
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Figure 5 - Color Swatch
Save & Exit
Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save
to exit and retain the settings.
System Map: Front, Rear & Bottom Views
Figure 8
Front, Rear & Bottom Views
1. LED Indicator
2. Vent
3. Battery
4. Speakers
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4
4
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Overheating
To prevent your computer from
overheating make sure nothing
blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
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 etc., for any
reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
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Front
Rear
2
2
2
2
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System Map: Left & Right Views
1
Left
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2
8
4
6
3
Right
5
11
7
12
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Figure 9
Left & Right Views
1. DC-In Jack
2. RJ-45 LAN Jack
3. Mini DisplayPort 1.2
4. Mini DisplayPort 1.3
5. HDMI-Out Port
6. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Type-C Port
Or
(Factory Option) USB 3.1
Gen 2 Type-C Port
7. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Type-A Port
Or
(Factory Option) USB 3.1
Gen 2 Type-A Port
8. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
9. Headphone-Out Jack
10. Microphone-In Jack
11. USB 2.0 Port
12. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Type-A Port
13. Vent
14. Security Lock Slot
Mini DisplayPorts / HDMI-Out Port
All external and internal displays (up to 4 active displays) can be configured from Windows
by using the Display or System control panels, or the
+ P or Fn + F7 key combina-
tion. In addition to the Windows controls, you can use any of the following to configure external displays attached to a particular port.
Mini DisplayPort 1.2 : If you wish to configure an external display connected to Mini
DisplayPort 1.2 use the Intel HD Graphics control panel to configure the display.
Mini DisplayPort 1.3
: If you wish to configure an external display connected to Mini
DisplayPort 1.3 use the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure the display.
HDMI-Out Port : If you wish to configure an external display connected to the HDMI-
Out port use the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure the display.
Note that this computer supports virtual reality (VR) headsets, however VR headsets
must be connected to Mini DisplayPort 1.3
or HDMI-Out port .
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Control Center
Figure 10 - 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/Touchpad 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.
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.
Power Conservation
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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.
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 Pow-
er Saving button.
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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 overid-
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den 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.
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.
Backlight Keyboard (For WhiteLED Keyboards)
Click the numbers under
the Backlight Keyboard icon
to adjust the brightness of the
keyboard backlight LED.
Flexikey®
Click the button to access
the Flexikey® application.
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Memory Overclocking Support
Overclocking Issues
If you get any system errors, e.g. a
black screen, to reset the com-
puter press and hold the power
button to force the system to
shutdown. To restart press and
hold the power button while
holding down the Fn + D keys.
This will change the overclocking
settings back to the disabled
state.
Note overclocking the system may
cause hardware damage and is
enabled at the user’s own risk,
and is not covered in the warran-
ty terms.
Figure 11 - Access the Memory Overclocking Utility
You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details)
and memory (note that your system must have 2 DIMMs installed to support memory overclocking). This can be
done in the BIOS or by using the Control Center utility (make sure you have installed the Control Center AP).
You can access the CPU Memory Overclocking utility from the Control Center or taskbar notification area.
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Memory Overclocking
1. Click the Memory tab at the bottom right of the screen and the Memory overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustments to be made.
2. Click Custom to adjust any settings from the drop-down menus.
3. Click Save to retain the settings.
4. A warning will pop-up to remind that you will need to restart the system (make sure you save any open files).
5. Click Restart Now to restart the system or Cancel to return to the utility.
6. You can click Default to go back to the standard default settings.
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Figure 12 - Memory Overclocking
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.
Figure 13
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
(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 14 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
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Keyboard Settings
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The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for
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 bottom 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.
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Figure 15 - 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
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 16 - 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
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
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 17 - 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 18 - 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
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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 19 - 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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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
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 20 - Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings
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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
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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 GPU and 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 displays 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
4 Connected Displays
Note that when 4 displays are connected, only 2 displays
may be configured in Duplicate mode.
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Display (4 Connected Displays)
Note that you can use external displays connected to the
HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
Configuring the Displays in Windows
All external and internal displays (up to 4 active displays)
can be configured from Windows by using the Display or
System (in Settings) control panel or the Project menu.
To configure the displays using the Project menu:
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate
port, and turn it(them) 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.
To configure the displays using the Display control panel:
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn
it(them) on.
2. Go to the Control Panel.
3. Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution (Appearance and
Personalization).
4. Click the Detect button.
5. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
6. You can configure up to 4 displays from the Multiple Displays
menu.
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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
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Sound Blaster Cinema 3 & HDMI/Mini DisplayPort
Note that the Sound Blaster Cinema 3 audio effects
do not apply to audio generated through an HDMI/
Mini DisplayPort 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
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key combination.
/ icon in the notifica-
Sound Blaster Cinema 3
Install the Sound Blaster Cinema 3 application to allow
you to configure the audio settings to your requirements
for the best performance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster Cinema 3 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.
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Figure 23 - Sound Blaster Cinema 3
(Taskbar Notification Area Icon)
Power Options
Figure 24 - Power Options
The Power O ptions (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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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 25 - 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 25. 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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