Clevo NB5XTL User guide

V18.1.00

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Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information
contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or
any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse)
of this publication.
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as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.
©March 2018

Trademarks

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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R&TTE Directive

This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Direc­tive 1999/5/EC.

This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Lux­embourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland,
United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slov­enia.

ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement:

The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission (EC)
regulations on power consumption in off mode:

• Off Mode < 0.5W

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CE Marking

This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at­tained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE”. The CE Mark applies
to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark
is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his
product in the European market.

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC in order to attain CE
Marking. A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the
directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion. As such the device will bear the
notified body number 0560 after the CE mark.

The CE Marking is not a quality mark. Foremost, it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of a product.
Secondly, CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to, whereas most q uality marking s are vo lu ntary.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in­stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the service representative or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
And

2. This device must accept any interference, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the

device.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standard s could void your authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury
to persons when using any electrical equipment:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example n ear a ba th tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tu b, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There

may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

5. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit:

• Full Range AC/DC Adapter – AC in 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 19.5V, 6.15A (120 Watts) minimum

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.

Do not expose the computer
to any shock or vibration.

Do not place it on an unstable
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on the computer.

2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele-

ment. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly dam­aged.

Do not expose it to excessive

heat or direct sunlight.

Do not leave it in a place where

foreign matter or moisture may

affect the system.

Don’t use or store the computer

in a humid environment.

Do not place the computer on

any surface that will block the

Vents/Fan Intakes.

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3. 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.

4. Follow the proper workin g procedu res for t he 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 if the battery is depleted.

Do not turn off the power until
you properly shut down all pro­grams.

Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is
on.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

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Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Unplug the power cord befor e
attaching peripheral devices.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

Servicing

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Bottom Cover Removal Warning

Users should 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/optical device etc., for any reason, please contact your dis­tributor/supplier for further information.

Removal Warning

When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upg rade, remember to replace the cover(s) and
screw(s) before restoring power to the system.

Also note the following when the cover is removed:

• Hazardous moving parts.

• Keep away from moving fan blades.

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and may expose you and
the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from
the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other 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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Power Safety Warning

Before you undertake
any upgrade proce­dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and disconnect­ed all peripherals and
cables (including tele­phone lines and power
cord).

You must also remove
your battery in order to
prevent accidentally
turning the machine on.

Before removing the
battery disconnect the
AC/DC adapter from
the computer.

Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.

• 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 power 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 powe r co rd, be sure to di sconn ect it b y the plug head , no t
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.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power
supplies (i.e. AC/DC adapter or car adapter).

Do not plug in the power
cord if you are wet.

Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.

Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.

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Polymer/Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions

Note the following information which is specific to Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries only, and where applicable,
this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf.

• Polymer/Lithium-Ion 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/Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not use Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries
in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.

• If you are working in areas of low temperature use the AC/DC adapter to power the computer.

See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information.

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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 in to 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 equivalen t type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

General Battery Precautions

• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.

• Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on.

• 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.

• If you do not use the battery for an extended period, then remove the battery from the computer for storage.

• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.

• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repa ir or replacemen t to you r service repre sentati ve or qu al­ified 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 before disposing of the battery.

• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.

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Cleaning

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth.
Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.

Cleaning Instructions

(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:

1. Power off the computer and peripherals.

2. Disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the computer.

3. Use a little water to dampen the cloth slightly.

4. Clean the computer case with the cloth.

5. Dry the computer with a dry cloth, or allow it time to dry before turning on.

6. Reconnect the AC/DC adapter and turn the computer on.

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Power Off Before Traveling

Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a
notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents/Fan Intakes to be blocked. To pre vent your computer
from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan Intakes while the computer is in use.

Travel Considerations

As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go:

1. Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.

2. Power off the computer and peripherals.

3. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.

4. Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.

5. The AC/DC adapter uses volt ages from 100 to 240 volt s so you won’t need a second volt age adapter. However,

check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.

6. Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.

7. If you’re taking any perip herals (e.g. a printer, mouse or digital camera), pack them and those devices’ adapters

and/or cables.

8. Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or req uire proof of ownersh ip for both hard -

ware and software. Make sure your “papers” are handy.

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On the Road

In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting,
keep these points in mind:

Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very
common. Don’t check it with “normal” luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knock­ing the computer against hard objects.

Beware of Electromagnetic fields - Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the com­puter, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media. They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your computer and
disks around the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to turn it on). Note:
Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.

Fly safely - Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight.
These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make
sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.

Get power where you can - If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC/DC adapter and keep your battery(ies)
charged.

Keep it dry - If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can condense inside the computer.
Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate.

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Developing Good Work Habits

Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in fron t of the computer for long periods of time.
Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain:

• Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the
level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed position.

• Y our knees sho uld be sligh tly higher th an your hips. Place yo ur feet flat on the floor or on
a footrest if necessary.

• Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably.

• Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles
when you are working.

• Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time.

Remember to:

• Alter your posture frequently.

• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.

• Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent
and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.

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Lighting

Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue.

• Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light.

• Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

• Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance.

• Adjust the display-viewing angle to find the best position.

LCD Screen Care

To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors (caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for
an extended period of time) take the following precautions:

• Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time.

• Use a rotating, moving or blank screen saver (this prevents an image from being displayed too long).

• Rotate desktop background images every few days.

• Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use.

LCD Electro-Plated Logos

Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro-plated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive.
Due to general wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate 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 distributor/supplier.

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Contents

Notice .............................................................................................................................................................I

ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ...........................................................................................II

FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................IV

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: .....................................................................................................V

Instructions for Care and Operation ......................................................................................................... VII

Servicing .....................................................................................................................................................IX

Power Safety ................................................................................................................................................X

Polymer/Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions ..................................................................................................XI

General Battery Precautions ..................................................................................................................... XII

Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................XIII

Cleaning Instructions ...............................................................................................................................XIII

Travel Considerations ..............................................................................................................................XIV

Quick Start Guide

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................1-1

Advanced Users .........................................................................................................................................1-2

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ....................................................................................................1-2

Warning Boxes ..........................................................................................................................................1-2

Not Included ..............................................................................................................................................1-3

System Software ........................................................................................................................................1-4

Design Differences ....................................................................................................................................1-4

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System Startup ...........................................................................................................................................1-5

LCD Panel Open ........................................................................................................................................1-6

LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................1-7

Illuminated White LED Keyboard .............................................................................................................1-8

Illuminated Color LED Keyboard .............................................................................................................1-9

Keyboard Backlight LED Device ............................................................................................................1-10

Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................1-11

Function Keys & Visual Indicators .........................................................................................................1-12

Control Center .........................................................................................................................................1-13

Front & Rear Views .................................................................................................................................1-14

Right Views .............................................................................................................................................1-15

Left Views ...............................................................................................................................................1-16

Bottom View ............................................................................................................................................1-17

Windows 10 Start Menu ..........................................................................................................................1-18

Right-Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu ..................................................................................1-19

Start Menu Apps & Tiles .........................................................................................................................1-20

Windows 10 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................1-22

Settings ....................................................................................................................................................1-23

Windows 10 Taskbar ...............................................................................................................................1-24

Action Center ...........................................................................................................................................1-25

Video Features .........................................................................................................................................1-26

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics ......................................................................................................................1-26

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Power Options .........................................................................................................................................1-32

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................2-1

Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive ............................................................................................................2-2

Multi-in-1 Card Reader ..............................................................................................................................2-3

Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse ...................................................................................................................2-4

Touchpad Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................2-4

Mouse Properties Control Panel ................................................................................................................2-5

Mouse & Touchpad Devices .....................................................................................................................2-7

Realtek Audio Console ............................................................................................................................2-14

Realtek Audio Console - Main ................................................................................................................2-15

Realtek Audio Console - Speakers ..........................................................................................................2-16

Realtek Audio Console - Microphone .....................................................................................................2-17

Realtek Audio Console - Device Advanced Settings ..............................................................................2-19

Power Management

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................3-1

The Power Sources ....................................................................................................................................3-2

AC/DC Adapter .........................................................................................................................................3-2

Battery ........................................................................................................................................................3-2

Turning On the Computer ..........................................................................................................................3-3

Shutting the Computer Down ....................................................................................................................3-4

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Power Plans ...............................................................................................................................................3-5

Power-Saving States ..................................................................................................................................3-7

Sleep ..........................................................................................................................................................3-7

Hibernate ....................................................................................................................................................3-8

Shut down ..................................................................................................................................................3-8

Configuring the Power Buttons .................................................................................................................3-9

Resuming Operation ................................................................................................................................3-11

Settings Menu Power Controls ................................................................................................................3-13

Battery Information .................................................................................................................................3-16

Battery Power ..........................................................................................................................................3-16

Power Slider Settings ...............................................................................................................................3-17

Conserving Battery Power .......................................................................................................................3-18

Battery Life ..............................................................................................................................................3-19

New Battery .............................................................................................................................................3-19

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ...................................................................................3-19

Proper handling of the Battery Pack ........................................................................................................3-20

Battery FAQ .............................................................................................................................................3-21

Drivers & Utilities

What to Install ............................................................................................................................................4-1

Module Driver Installation ........................................................................................................................4-1

Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................4-2

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Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ..................................................................................................4-5

User Account Control ................................................................................................................................4-6

Windows Security Message .......................................................................................................................4-6

New Hardware Found ................................................................................................................................4-6

Driver Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................4-7

Chipset .......................................................................................................................................................4-7

Video (VGA) .............................................................................................................................................4-7

NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..............................................................................................................................4-7

LAN ...........................................................................................................................................................4-7

Card Reader ...............................................................................................................................................4-7

Touchpad ...................................................................................................................................................4-8

Intel® HID Filter Driver ............................................................................................................................4-8

Control Center ...........................................................................................................................................4-8

MEI Driver .................................................................................................................................................4-8

Audio .........................................................................................................................................................4-8

Optional Drivers ......................................................................................................................................4-10

BIOS Utilities

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................5-1

The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...............................................................................................................5-2

Failing the POST .......................................................................................................................................5-3

Fatal Errors ................................................................................................................................................5-3

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Non-Fatal Errors ........................................................................................................................................5-3

The Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................................5-4

Entering Setup ...........................................................................................................................................5-4

Setup Screens .............................................................................................................................................5-5

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................5-6

SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................................................................................................................5-6

OffBoard SATA/NVme Controller Configuration (Main Menu) .............................................................5-7

System Time & Date (Main Menu) ...........................................................................................................5-7

ME FW Version/System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ......................................................................5-7

MB Series/BIOS Revision/KBC/EC firmware Revision/Mac Address (Main Menu) ..............................5-7

Advanced Menu .........................................................................................................................................5-8

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..........................................................................................5-8

FlexiCharger (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) .................................................................5-9

Software Guard Extensions (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ........................................5-10

VT-d (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ............................................................................5-10

Fast Boot(Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ......................................................................5-10

SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) ..............................................................................................................5-11

Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) .................................................................................................5-11

Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) ...........................................................................................5-11

Security Menu ..........................................................................................................................................5-12

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ..............................................................................................5-12

Set User Password (Security Menu) ........................................................................................................5-13

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Password on boot: (Security Menu) ........................................................................................................5-13

Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) .....................................................................................................5-14

TPM Configuration (Security Menu) ......................................................................................................5-15

Boot Menu ...............................................................................................................................................5-16

Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ........................................................................................................5-17

UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) ..........................................................................................................................5-17

Exit Menu ................................................................................................................................................5-18

Modules

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................6-1

Setting Up SATA Mode (Optane™ or AHCI) ..........................................................................................6-2

AHCI Mode ...............................................................................................................................................6-2

Intel® Optane™ ........................................................................................................................................6-2

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application .........................................................................................6-2

Intel® Optane™ Setup Procedure .............................................................................................................6-3

Clearing Intel® Optane™ ..........................................................................................................................6-7

Wireless LAN Module .............................................................................................................................6-10

Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ............................................................................................................6-10

WLAN Configuration in Windows 10 ....................................................................................................6-11

Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module ......................................................................................................6-14

Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............................................................................................6-15

Bluetooth Configuration in Windows ......................................................................................................6-16

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To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices .................................................................6-19

Sound Blaster Cinema 5 ..........................................................................................................................6-20

Sound Blaster Cinema 5 Installation .......................................................................................................6-20

Sound Blaster Connect Application .........................................................................................................6-22

Intel® Software Guard Extensions Driver ...............................................................................................6-26

Intel SGX Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................6-26

Intel® Speed Shift Technology Driver ....................................................................................................6-27

Speed Shift Technology Driver Installation ............................................................................................6-27

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...........................................................................................................6-28

IRST Driver Installation ..........................................................................................................................6-28

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for Optane Systems ...........................................................................6-29

Enabling Intel® Optane™ .......................................................................................................................6-30

Disabling Intel® Optane™ ......................................................................................................................6-33

PC Camera ...............................................................................................................................................6-35

Camera App .............................................................................................................................................6-36

Taking Pictures/Capturing Video ............................................................................................................6-39

Trusted Platform Module .........................................................................................................................6-41

Enabling & Managing TPM ....................................................................................................................6-42

TPM Management in Windows ...............................................................................................................6-43

TPM Actions ............................................................................................................................................6-45

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Troubleshooting

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................7-1

Basic Hints and Tips ..................................................................................................................................7-2

Backup and General Maintenance .............................................................................................................7-3

Viruses .......................................................................................................................................................7-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ......................................................................................7-5

Problems and Possible Solutions ...............................................................................................................7-7

Intel® Optane™ Notes ............................................................................................................................7-15

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................A-1

Ports and Jacks ..........................................................................................................................................A-2

Card Reader ..............................................................................................................................................A-2

DC-In Jack ................................................................................................................................................A-2

External Monitor (VGA) Port ...................................................................................................................A-2

HDMI-Out Port .........................................................................................................................................A-2

Headphone-Out Jack .................................................................................................................................A-2

Microphone-In Jack ..................................................................................................................................A-3

RJ-45 LAN Jack .......................................................................................................................................A-3

Security Lock Slot ....................................................................................................................................A-3

2 * USB 2.0 Ports .....................................................................................................................................A-3

..................................................................................................................................................................A-3

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1 * USB 3.1 Gen 1

Type-A Ports .............................................................................................................................................A-3

1 * USB 3.1 Gen 1

Type-C Port .............................................................................................................................................A-3

Control Center

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................B-1

Control Center ..........................................................................................................................................B-1

Flexikey® .................................................................................................................................................B-1

Control Center Menus ...............................................................................................................................B-3

System Monitor ........................................................................................................................................B-4

Fan Speed Setting .....................................................................................................................................B-5

Basic Setting .............................................................................................................................................B-6

Power Modes ............................................................................................................................................B-6

Power Status / .........................................................................................................................................B-7

Brightness ...........................................................................................................................................B-7

PC Camera/Touchpad/Left Windows Key ..............................................................................................B-7

Sleep / Hibernate Button ..........................................................................................................................B-7

Volume ....................................................................................................................................................B-7

Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/Number Lock/Airplane Mode ............................................................................B-8

LED Device Menu ....................................................................................................................................B-9

Keyboard Backlight LED Device (for Illuminated Colored Keyboards) ...............................................B-10

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Color Swatch ..........................................................................................................................................B-11

KB Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................B-11

KB Brightness .........................................................................................................................................B-11

LED Mode - Keyboard All/Keyboard Partial .........................................................................................B-12

Keyboard Effects ....................................................................................................................................B-13

Extra Setting ...........................................................................................................................................B-14

Flexikey® Application ...........................................................................................................................B-15

Keyboard Settings - Express Key ...........................................................................................................B-20

Enabling Delay Time ..............................................................................................................................B-22

Keyboard Settings - Launch App ...........................................................................................................B-24

Keyboard Settings - Express Text ..........................................................................................................B-26

Keyboard Settings - Disable ...................................................................................................................B-28

Mouse Settings - Express Key ................................................................................................................B-29

Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings ............................................................................................B-30

Mouse Settings - Launch App ................................................................................................................B-31

Mouse Settings - Express Text ...............................................................................................................B-33

Mouse Settings - Disable ........................................................................................................................B-35

Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................B-36

Video Driver Controls

Video Driver Installation ..........................................................................................................................C-1

Video (VGA) ............................................................................................................................................C-1

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NVIDIA Video (VGA) .............................................................................................................................C-1

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics .......................................................................................................................C-2

Configure Other Displays Using Project ..................................................................................................C-4

Configuring an External Display In Windows .........................................................................................C-5

HDMI Audio Configuration .....................................................................................................................C-7

Wireless Display .....................................................................................................................................C-10

Wireless Display Configuration .............................................................................................................C-11

Intel® UHD Graphics Control Panel ......................................................................................................C-13

Display Devices & Options ....................................................................................................................C-24

Attaching Other Displays .......................................................................................................................C-25

NVIDIA Control Panel ...........................................................................................................................C-28

Customization Options ...........................................................................................................................C-31

Configure Surround, PhysX® .................................................................................................................C-35

NVIDIA GeForce Experience ................................................................................................................C-36

Specifications

Core Logic ................................................................................................................................................D-2

Display ......................................................................................................................................................D-2

Memory .....................................................................................................................................................D-2

Storage ......................................................................................................................................................D-2

BIOS .........................................................................................................................................................D-2

Audio ........................................................................................................................................................D-2

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Keyboard & Pointing Device ....................................................................................................................D-2

Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................D-2

Interface ....................................................................................................................................................D-2

Card Reader ..............................................................................................................................................D-3

Slots ..........................................................................................................................................................D-3

Communication .........................................................................................................................................D-3

Operating System ......................................................................................................................................D-3

Features (Depends on Model Type) .........................................................................................................D-3

Security .....................................................................................................................................................D-3

Power Management ..................................................................................................................................D-3

Power ........................................................................................................................................................D-3

Environmental Spec ..................................................................................................................................D-3

Physical Dimensions & Weight ................................................................................................................D-4

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Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

Overview

This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the
computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following:

• Chapter 2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e.g. the storage devices (hard disk and
card reader), TouchPad & Mouse and Audio Features.

• Chapter 3 The computer’s power management options.

• Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the
computer’s subsystems.

• Chapter 5 An outline of the computer’s built-in software or BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

• Chapter 6 A quick guide to the computer’s PC Camera, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth & WLAN Combo,
Sound Blaster Audio and Intel modules (some of which may be optional depending on your pur-
chase configuration).

• Chapter 7 A troubleshooting guide.

• Appendix A Definiti ons of the interface, ports/jacks which allow your computer to c ommun icat e with ex te rnal
devices.

• Appendix B Information on the Control Center .

• Appendix C Information on the Video driver controls.

• Appendix D The computer’s specification.

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Notes

Check the light colored
boxes with the mark
above to find detailed
information about the
computer’s features.

Quick Start Guide

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful
to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1 and “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 in the User’s Manual. You
may also find the notes marked with a

 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them) then
the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up
and running. Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation (more
detailed descriptions of the functions, setup and system controls are covered in the
remainder of the User’s Manual), but do not worry if you do not understand every­thing the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go. You
may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a

 as indicated in the margin.

For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see “Interface

(Ports & Jacks)” on page A - 1.

Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the

 symbol. Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface.

1 - 2 Overview

Quick Start Guide

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Drivers

If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install
the appropriate drivers. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component
e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 - 1, on page 4

- 4. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your

system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already done that for you), refer to “Drivers

& Utilities” on page 4 - 1 for installation instructions.

Ports and Jacks

See “Ports and Jacks” on page A - 2 for a description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer to com­municate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 10) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro­grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.

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Windows OS

Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 10 only.
In order to run Windows 10 (64-bit) your computer requires a minimum 4GB of system memory (RAM).

Quick Start Guide

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 the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system
is supported.

Design Differences

This notebook series includes two different designs that vary slightly in style, color and general appearance.
Note that though your computer may look slightly different from that pictu red throughout this manual, all ports,
jacks (other than those indicated in the specification) and general functions are the same for all the design styles
(see Appendix D for further details).

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Quick Start Guide

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Shutdown

Note that you should
always shut your com­puter down by choos­ing the Shut Down
command in Win-
dows (see page 1 -

32). This will help pre-

vent hard disk or sys­tem problems.

Figure 1 - 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD

135°

System Startup

1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface, and securely attach any peripherals you want to

use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.

2. When first setting up the computer use the following proced ure (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 and initially set up as below):

• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the right of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect
the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter and leave it there for 6 seconds or longer.

• Remove the adapter cord from the computer’s DC-In jack, and then plug it back in again; the battery will now be unlocked.

3. Use one hand to raise the
hand to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).

4. Press the power button on the top of the computer for about 2 - 3 seconds to turn the computer “on” (note that the power

LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on).

lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (it is preferable not to exceed 135 degrees);

System Startup 1 - 5

use the other

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Figure 1 - 2

LCD Panel Open

1. Built-In PC Camera

2. PC Camera LED

3. Built-In Array
Microphone

4. LCD

5. Power Button

6. *Illuminated (White)
LED Keyboard

7. TouchPad & Buttons

Note that the Touchpad/
Clickpad and Buttons has
a valid operational area
indicated within the dot­ted lines above.

*A colored LED key­board is available as an
option for this model.

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6



Wireless Device

Operation Aboard

Aircraft

The use of any portable elec­tronic transmission devices
(e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth or 3G/
4G) aboard aircraft is usually
prohibited. Make sure any
wireless modules are OFF (i.e.
the system is in Airplane
Mode) if you are using the
computer aboard aircraft.

Use Fn + F11 Airplane Mode
key combination to toggle Air­plane Mode On/Off, and check
the LED indicator for the power
status.

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LCD Panel Open

1 - 6 LCD Panel Open

Quick Start Guide

LED Indicators

The LED indicators at the front of the computer display helpful information about the current status of the sys­tem.

Icon Color Description

Orange AC/DC Power is Plugged In

Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode

Orange The Battery is Charging

Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status

Green The Battery is Fully Charged

Green Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN & Bluetooth Modules are OFF)

Green HDD Activity

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Table 1 - 1 - LED Indicators

LCD Panel Open 1 - 7

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Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is
damaged or you just
want to make a
change, you can use
any standard USB key­board. The system will
detect and enable it
automatically. Howev­er special functions/
hot-keys unique to the
system’s regular key­board may not work.

Scr Lk

Hold down the Fn Key
and Scr Lk to enable
scroll lock and check
the LED indicator for
status.

Numerical

Play/Pause Key

Function Keys

ScrLk &
NumLk Keys

Fn Key

Keypad

Windows Logo Key

Menu/Application Key

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Special Characters

Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special
characters. These special characters can only be produced by usi ng the numeric keypad.
Regular number keys (in the upper row of the keyboard) will not work. Make sure that

NumLk is on.

Quick Start Guide

Illuminated White LED Keyboard

The illuminated white LED keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy
numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational
features instantly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12 for full function key combination
details.

1 - 8 Illuminated White LED Keyboard

Figure 1 - 3 - Illuminated White LED Keyboard

Illuminated Color LED Keyboard

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Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is
damaged or you just
want to make a
change, you can use
any standard USB key­board. The system will
detect and enable it
automatically. Howev­er special functions/
hot-keys unique to the
system’s regular key­board may not work.

Scr Lk

Hold down the Fn Key
and Scr Lk to enable
scroll lock and check
the LED indicator for
status.

Numerical

Play/Pause Key

Function Keys

Scr Lk Key

Fn Key

Game Control Keys

Num Lk Key

Windows Logo Key

Menu/Application Key

Numerical
Keypad

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Special Characters

Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special
characters. These special characters can only be produced by usi ng the numeric keypad.
Regular number keys (in the upper row of the keyboard) will not work. Make sure that
NumLk is on.

The illuminated colored LED keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for
easy numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operation­al features instantly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12 for full function key combination
details. and see “Keyboard Backlight LED Device” on page 1 - 10.

Figure 1 - 4 - Illuminated Color LED Keyboard

Quick Start Guide

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Illuminated Color LED Keyboard 1 - 9

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2

1

1

2

3

4

1

5 6 7

Left Middle Right

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3

456

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Quick Start Guide

Keyboard Backlight LED Device

(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
keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see “Keyboard Backlight LED Device (for Illuminat-

ed Colored Keyboards)” on page B - 10).

Main Keyboard Colored LED Function key Combinations

key to launch the

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

1 - 10 Keyboard Backlight LED Device

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application

Toggle the Keyboard Backlight LED On/Off

Keyboard Backlight LED Low

Keyboard Backlight LED High

Toggle the Left Keyboard LED On/Off

Table 1 - 2 - Main Keyboard LEDs (for Illuminated Colored Keyboards Only)

Toggle the Middle Keyboard LED On/Off

Toggle the Right Keyboard LED On/Off

Keyboard Shortcuts

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Windows Logo

Keyboard Shortcut

Use the Windows logo
key + D key com-
bination to switch be­tween the Start screen
and Windows Desktop.

Menu/Application

Keyboard Shortcut

When the Desktop app
is running you can use
the Menu/Application
key on the key­board to display the
context menu as per a
mouse right-click.

The following Windows Logo Key (Winkey) keyboard shortcuts are useful for navi­gation/operation in

Windows 10

.

Quick Start Guide

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Windows Logo

+ Number (1, 2, etc) Launch an application from the taskbar (numbered from left to right)

Key +

Tap Winkey Toggle the Start menu

A Open the Action Center
B Select the Taskbar Notification Area
C Launch Cortana (in listening mode)
D Toggle the Desktop
E Launch File Explorer (Quick Access tab)

Description

Table 1 - 3 - Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Backlight LED Device 1 - 11

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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.

Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn + Mute Toggle

Fn +

Fn +

Fan Control Toggle

Automatic / Full

Power

Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)

Touchpad Toggle

(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)

Toggle Off/High/Low

Turn LCD Backlight Off

For Backlight

Keyboards Only

Volume Decrease/Increase

Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators

1 - 12 Keyboard Backlight LED Device

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Control Center Toggle (see over)

Display Toggle

Brightness Decrease/Increase

PC Camera

Power T oggle

Airplane

Mode Toggle

Sleep Toggle

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Control Center Access

To run the Control Center
press the Fn + Esc key com­bination, or double-click the
icon in the notification
area of the taskbar.

Close the Control Center by
clicking the close icon in
the top right of the panel.

Control Center

When in the Windows Desktop application (not in the Start screen) press the Fn + Esc key combination, or
double-click the icon
trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/touch pad

on/off (see Appendix B for full details).

in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Con-

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Figure 1 - 5 - Control Center

Control Center 1 - 13

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Figure 1 - 6

Front & Rear Views

1. LED Power Indica­tors

2. Vent/Fan Intake



Overheating

To prevent your comput­er from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent(s)/fan in­take(s) while the comput­er is in use.

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Front & Rear Views

1 - 14 Front & Rear Views

Right Views

Figure 1 - 7

Right Views

1. Multi-In-1 Card
Reader

2. Headphone Jack

3. Microphone Jack

4. 1 * USB 2.0 Port

5. RJ-45 LAN Jack

6. D C-I n Jack

7. Security Lock Slot



USB Ports

Note that the connec­tions to the USB ports
only fit one way, do not
force them.

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4

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Multi-in-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:

MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC

SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC

USB Ports

This model includes 1 Type-C and 1 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 2* USB 2.0 ports. The USB

2.0 ports are the larger black ports

. The Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 port is the larger blue colored port. The

Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 port is the smaller black port.

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Right Views 1 - 15

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Figure 1 - 8

Left Views

1. Fan Outlet/Intake

2. External Monitor
(VGA) Port

3. HDMI Port

4. 1 * Type-C USB

3.1 Gen 1 Port

5. 1 * Type-A USB

3.1 Gen 1 Port

6. 1 * USB 2.0 Port

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USB Ports

This model includes 1 Type-C and 1 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 2* USB 2.0 ports. The USB

2.0 ports are the larger black ports

. The Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 port is the larger blue colored port.

The Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 port is the smaller black port.

HDMI & External Monitor (VGA) Port

All external and internal displays can be configured from Windows by using System (in Settings)
control panel, or the + P (or Fn + F7) key combination.

Note that Sound Blaster Cinema audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display
through an HDMI connection.

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5

6

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Left Views

1 - 16 Left Views

Bottom View

Figure 1 - 9

Bottom View

1. Battery

2. Fan Outlet/Intake

3. Speakers



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/
optical device etc., for any
reason, please contact your
distributor/supplier for fur­ther information.

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Battery Information

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely
discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis­charges.

2

2

3

3



Overheating

To prevent your comput­er from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent(s)/fan in­take(s) while the com­puter is in use.

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Bottom View 1 - 17

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1

Desktop



Windows Screens

Note that the Win­dows screens on the

following pages are
included as a basic
guide and introduc­tion to navigating
around Windows 10.

However note that
these screens are al­ways subject to
change, upgrade and
redesign. Check the
Microsoft website for
details.

Quick Start Guide

Windows 10 Start Menu

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).

Figure 1 - 10 - Windows Start Menu

1 - 18 Windows 10 Start Menu

Quick Start Guide

Right-Click Icon

Right-Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu

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 Apps and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search,
File Explorer, Device Manager, Computer Management and Network Connections etc.

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Figure 1 - 11 - Right-Click Windows Logo in Start Menu

Windows 10 Start Menu 1 - 19

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Quick Start Guide

Start Menu Apps & Tiles

The Windows 10 Start Menu will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more
applications etc. Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of
the screen to expand the menu in order to view all the apps (you can use the scroll bar to mov e up and down the
screen).

Figure 1 - 12 - Expanding the Start Menu

1 - 20 Windows 10 Start Menu

Quick Start Guide

Pining/Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu

To make things easy to find you can add and remove tiles for apps and programs to the Start Menu. Right-Click
on a program’s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop-down menu. To remove an app or program from the
Start Menu right-click the icon and select Unpin from Start. You can use the same method to pin apps/pro-
grams to/from the taskbar (select pin to taskbar/unpin this program from the taskbar).

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Figure 1 - 13 - Pin to Start/Unpin from Start

Windows 10 Start Menu 1 - 21

1

• Select Control Panel
under the Windows

System item in the
Start Menu.

• Type Control Panel
into the Search box in
the taskbar and click on
the icon when it pops
up.

• You can pin the Con-
trol Panel tile to Start
or taskbar.

Quick Start Guide

Windows 10 Control Panel

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control
Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10.

Figure 1 - 14 - Windows 10 Control Panel Access

1 - 22 Windows 10 Control Panel

Quick Start Guide

Settings

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, Apps,
Accounts, Time & language, Gaming, Ease of Access, Privacy and Update & security.

Figure 1 - 15 - Settings

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Windows 10 Control Panel 1 - 23

1

Taskbar

Taskbar - Pinned Programs and Apps

Notification Area

Quick Start Guide

Windows 10 Taskbar

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task­bar. The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the Control Panels and appli-

cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here.

Figure 1 - 16 - Taskbar

You can pin/unpin apps to/from the taskbar in much the same way as you can to the Start screen (see “Pining/

Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu” on page 1 - 21).

1 - 24 Windows 10 Control Panel

Quick Start Guide

Action Center

The Action Center appears as a vertical panel on the right side of the screen when you swipe in from the right
or click the button in the notification tray. This gives you access to commonly needed functions like Network,
All Settings, Airplane Mode, and Project etc.

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Figure 1 - 17 - Action Center

Windows 10 Control Panel 1 - 25

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Quick Start Guide

Video Features

You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display settings ( click the Start Menu
and click Settings > System or right-click the desktop and select Display settings) control panel (see page 1 -

28). In Windows 10 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu (

dows logo key on your keyboard and the P key).

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics

Your computer will feature Microsoft Hybrid Graphics switchable graphics technology. This seamless tech­nology is designed to get best performance from the graphi cs system while allowing longer battery life, without
having to manually change settings. The computer’s operating system (and some applications) will automati-
cally switch between the integrated UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) GPU (iGPU) and the discrete GPU
(dGPU) when required by the applications in use. This switch is seamless to the user.

press the Win-

1 - 26 Video Features

To Configure Displays using Project

1. Attach your display to the appropri­ate port, and 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.

4. You can also click Connect to a
wireless display at the bottom of

the Project screen and follow the
steps to connect to any wireless
enabled display.

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Intel or NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

More video controls are provided by the Intel/
NVIDIA Control Panel (for more detailed infor-

mation see Appendix C).You can also access
the control panel by right-clicking the desktop and
selecting Intel(R) Graphics Prope rties/NVIDIA

Control Panel.

All external and internal displays can be config­ured from Windows by using System (in Set-
tings) control panel, or the + P (or Fn + F7)
key combination.

Figure 1 - 18 - Project (Devices)

Quick Start Guide

Video Features 1 - 27

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Quick Start Guide

To access the Display Settings:

1. You can quickly adjust the display by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings.

2. Adjust the settings for Brightness and color, Scale and layout, Resolution and Orientation from the menus.

3. When and external display is attached you can arrange the display configuration from the Multiple Displays
menu, and arrange the configuration fr om Select and rearrange displays.

4. Click Apply to save any changes made.

1 - 28 Video Features

Figure 1 - 19 - Display Settings

To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:

1

2

1

2

1. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel (Figure 1 - 20).

OR

2. Double-click the icon (Figure 1 - 20) in the Windows control panel.

Quick Start Guide

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Figure 1 - 20 - NVIDIA Control Panel

Video Features 1 - 29

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Quick Start Guide

To access the Intel(R) HD/UHD Graphics Control Panel:

1. Right-click the desktop and select Intel(R) Graphics Settings from the menu.

OR

2. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Intel(R) Graphics Settings from the
menu.

1 - 30 Video Features

Figure 1 - 21 - Intel® HD/UHD Graphics Control Panel

Quick Start Guide

Minimum Screen Resolution Settings

1. Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements.

2. Right-click a blank area of the Desktop and select Display Settings.

3. Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above.

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Figure 1 - 22 - Display (Resolution)

Video Features 1 - 31

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Using the Power Button

1. Go to the Start Menu.

2. Click the Power button .

3. Select the power state required from
the menu.

Quick Start Guide

Power Options

Power Options (Hardware and Sound) can be accessed from the Control Panel. The Power button item in
Start Menu (or the context menu) may be used to Shut down or Restart (you can also add Hibernate/Sleep to
the menu - see page 1 - 33). To fully control all the power options (including Hibernate mode) go to the Power
Options control panel and configure the power button, sleep button and lid to perform the function selected.

1 - 32 Power Options

Figure 1 - 23 - Shut Down/Restart

Quick Start Guide



Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Men

1. Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control
panel (or go to Windows Settings > Power & sleep >
Additional power settings).

2. Click Choose what the power buttons do.

3. Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable”

.

4. Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under
Shutdown settings.

5. Click Save Changes and close the control panel.

You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo + X key
combination) to Sign out, Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, and Restart.

Figure 1 - 24 - Context Menu Shut Down or sign out

Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination
You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock, Sign out,
Change a password, Task Manager and Switch User. If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of
the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, and Restart.

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Power Options 1 - 33

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Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Overview

Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components
of the computer:

• Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive

• Multi-in-1 Card Reader

• Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse

• Realtek Audio Console

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Overview 2 - 1

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

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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 for
any reason, please con­tact your distributor/sup­plier for further
information.

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Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive

The hard disk drive (HDD) and/or solid state drive (SSD) is used to store your data
in the computer. The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial (SATA)
hard disk drives (see “Storage” on page D - 2 for specification information), how­ever you will need to contact your distributor/supplier to do this in order to avoid
violating the terms of your warranty.

2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

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Push-Push Card

Reader

The card reader fea­tures a push-in/push-out
card insertion and ejec­tion mechanism. Simply
push the card to insert
and eject it, however Ms
Duo cards require an
adapter.

Figure 2 - 1

Right View

1. Card Reader

• MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC

• SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC

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Model C

Multi-in-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the
card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in
the same way as your hard disk (s). Make sure you install the Card Reader driver
(see “Card Reader” on page 4 - 7).

Note: Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the
cards.

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Multi-in-1 Card Reader 2 - 3

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Touchpad Cleaning

In order to improve pad
performance it is neces­sary to keep the surface
clean and free of finger­prints and marks etc.

Use a soft dry cleaning
cloth to keep the pad
surface clean.

Disabling the Pad

Use the Fn + F1 or Con­trol Center button to dis­able the Touchpad.

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Mouse Driver

If you are using an external
mouse your operating system
may be able to auto-configure
your mouse during its installa­tion or only enable its basic
functions. Be sure to check
the device’s user documenta­tion for details.

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2 - 4 Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse

Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse

The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to
your computer through one of the USB ports. The Touchpad buttons function in
much the same way as a two-button mouse. Make sure you have installed the Touch­pad driver (see “Touchpad” on page 4 - 8).

Touchpad Sensitivity

The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad are defined by the line at the bot­tom of the pad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the middle.

Press the left button zone for a left click, and right button zone for a right click ac­tion.

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

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Disabling the

Touchpad

If you need to disable
the Touchpad for any
reason (e.g. you may
find that when using
the computer’s internal
keyboard you acciden­tally trigger the Touch­pad when resting your
wrists or palms on it)
you can do so by using
Fn + F1 key combina­tion.

Figure 2 - 2

Mouse Properties

Control Panel -

Buttons

Mouse Properties Control Panel

You can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows as fol­lows.

1. Right-click the

2. Select Control Panel under the Windows System item in the Start Menu.

3. Click Mouse (Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers).

4. Click the menu headings tabs to adjust your mouse preferences.

Start Menu

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icon.

Mouse Properties Control Panel 2 - 5

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Figure 2 - 3

Mouse Properties

Control Panels

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2 - 6 Mouse Properties Control Panel

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Figure 2 - 4

Windows Settings

> Mouse/Touchpad

Mouse & Touchpad Devices

You can configure the functions from the Mouse or Touchpad control panels in De­vices in the Settings control panel as follows.

1. Click the

2. Click Devices.

3. Click Mouse or Touchpad.

Settings

item in the

Start Menu

(or

All Settings

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in the Action Center).

Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 7

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Figure 2 - 5

Windows Settings

Mouse

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Mouse Settings

You can select the primary mouse button and scrolling options and access Mouse
Properties from Additional mouse options.

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Touchpad Settings

Figure 2 - 6

Windows Settings

Touchpad

(

Touchpad turned off

when mouse

connected

)

You can disable the Touchpad by clicking the Touchpad button to turn it off.
You can set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an ex-

ternal USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached. Click “Leave touchpad on
when a mouse is connected” to off.

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Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 9

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Figure 2 - 7

Windows Settings

Touchpad

Sensitivity & Taps

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Touchapd Taps

The Touchpad Sensitivity feature helps prevent recognizing taps on the pad by ac­cident, by recognizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while
you are typing.

Click in the check box to enable/disable the different gestures or taps on the surface
of the pad to perform specific actions to manipulate documents, objects and applica­tions.

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Figure 2 - 8

Scroll and Zoom/

Scrolling Gesture

Figure 2 - 9

Zooming Gesture

Touchapd Scroll and Zoom

Click to enable/disable the two finger scrolling and pinch zooming gesture.

The two-finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you
to scroll horizontally and vertically. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the
Touchpad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required (in a straight con­tinuous motion).

The two-finger pinch to zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as
a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL + scroll wheel zoom
functionality. Place two fingers on the pad (for best results use the tips of the fingers)
and slide them apart to zoom in, or closer together to zoom out.

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Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 11

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Figure 2 - 10

Three-Finger

Gestures

(Swipes & Taps)

Figure 2 - 11

Four-Finger

Gestures

(Swipes & Taps)

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The three-finger and four-finger swipes and taps can be configured for a number
of different functions. Select the appropriate function from the drop-down menu.

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Figure 2 - 12

Touchpad

Gesture Examples

The following is an overview of some of the main gestures you can use with your
Touchpad, however these can be configured from the Touchpad menus.

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Volume Adjustment

The sound volume level
can be clicking using the
volume control icon
in the notification area
of the taskbar.

Figure 2 - 13

Realtek Audio

Console

(Windows Start

Menu)

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Realtek Audio Console

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control
panel in Windows, or from the Realtek Audio Console Windows Start menu.

Make sure you have installed the driver and checked the Microsoft Store for
updates (see “Audio” on page 4 - 8). The volume may also be adjusted by means
of the volume icon in the taskbar or the audio slider in the Settings menu (see
sidebar).

2 - 14 Realtek Audio Console

Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio

Figure 2 - 14

Realtek Audio

Console

(Main)

Realtek Audio Console - Main

You can adjust the Speaker and Microphone levels by using the sliders in the Re­altek Audio Console Main window.

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Realtek Audio Console 2 - 15

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Figure 2 - 15

Realtek Audio

Console

(Speakers)

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Realtek Audio Console - Speakers

Click Speakers to access controls for the format and speaker balance etc.

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Figure 2 - 16

Realtek Audio

Console

(Microphone -

Cortana Enabled)

Realtek Audio Console - Microphone

Click Microphone to access advanced controls for recording on the microphone.
Adjust the recording Main Volume level to around 60, to obtain the optimum re­cording quality. The On-Screen menu which appears will depend on whether or not
you have enabled Cortana,

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Realtek Audio Console 2 - 17

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Figure 2 - 17

Realtek Audio

Console

(Microphone -

Cortana Disabled)

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2 - 18 Realtek Audio Console

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Device Advanced

Settings

For the purposes of re­cording it is recommend­ed that you enable

“Separate all input
jacks as independent
input devices” in De­vice advanced settings .

This will help prevent a
situation where the inter­nal microphone seems to
be disabled, or where
sound can still be heard
from the speakers even
though the headphones
are plugged into the
headphone jack.

Figure 2 - 18

Realtek Audio

Console - Device

Advanced Settings

Realtek Audio Console - Device Advanced Settings

Device Advanced Settings allows for further configuration of the Connector Set­tings, Playback Device and Recording Device.

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Chapter 3: Power Management

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OS Note

Power management
functions will vary slight­ly depending on your
operating system. For
more information it is
best to refer to the user’s
manual of your operat­ing system.

Power Management

Overview

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man­agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer
(the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system. This chapter covers:

• The Power Sources

• Turning On the Computer

• Power Plans

• Power-Saving States

• Configuring the Power Buttons

• Battery Information

The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system
(OS) direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors. For
example, this enables the OS to set devices into low-power states based on user set­tings and information from applications.

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Overview 3 - 1

Power Management

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Forced Off

If the system “hangs”,
and the Ctrl + Alt + Del
key combination doesn’t
work, press the power
button for 4 seconds, or
longer, to force the sys­tem to turn itself off.

The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack.

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AC/DC Adapter

Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/
DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

1. When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to safe-
guard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the
system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially set up as below):

• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the right of the computer, then plug

the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter
and leave it there for 6 seconds or longer.

• Remove the adapter cord from the computer’s DC-In jack, and then plug it back in again;

the battery will now be unlocked.

2. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

3. Press the power button to turn “On”.

Battery

The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an
electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the applications and
the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge
completely before recharging (see “Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 21).

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on the bat­tery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 16.

3 - 2 The Power Sources

Turning On the Computer

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Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button

You can use the OS’s “Power Options” control panel to set the power button to send the
system into Stand by or Hibernate mode (see your OS’s documentation, or “Configuring

the Power Buttons” on page 3 - 9 for details).

Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow­er button on the front panel.

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/
Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and
holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). Use
Power Options (Hardware and Sound) in the Windows control panel to configure
this feature.

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Turning On the Computer 3 - 3

Power Management

Figure 3 - 1

Shut Down/Restart

Shutting the Computer Down

Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down

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command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems. Use the Power
item in the Start Menu and select Shut down.

You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu
Windows logo + X key combination) to Sign out, Sleep, Hibernate, Shut
down, and Restart.

If you want to add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/

Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 10.

3 - 4 Shutting the Computer Down

icon or press the

Power Plans

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Resuming
Operation

See Table 3 - 1, on

page 3 - 11 for informa-

tion on how to resume
from a power-saving
state.

Password

It is recommended that
you enable a password
on system resume in or­der to protect your data.

Figure 3 - 2

Power Plan

Advanced Settings

The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans (Con­trol Panel > Power Options). You can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or

create a new one.
The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and

to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity.
Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac-

cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings.

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Power Plans3-5

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Figure 3 - 3

Power Plans

Click to Show/Hide
additional
power plans

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Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma­chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing
any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view
the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is pow­ered from an AC power source. Choose the Power saver (bear in mind that this
scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save
power) for maximum power saving when the computer is battery (DC power) pow­ered.

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Power-Saving States

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Wake On LAN

Support

Wake-On-LAN is only
supported from Sleep or

Hibernate states in
Windows.

If you require your com­puter to wake up from
network activity in Win­dows then make sure
that the computer is ei­ther in Sleep or Hiber-
nate.

Wake-On-LAN is not
supported from Shut­down states in Win-

dows.

You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where
you left off. Windows 10 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving
states.

Sleep

In Sleep all of your work, settings and preferences are saved to memory before the
system sleeps. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time,
which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Sleep to save power.

The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left
off (what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and file( s) you
last used.

If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a
minimum amount of power. After an extended period the system will save all the
information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes
depleted.

To add Sleep to the Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power

Menu” on page 3 - 10.

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Power-Saving States 3 - 7

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Figure 3 - 4

Power Button &

Start Menu Power

Hibernate

Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves

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all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a
power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power
failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost. Hi-
bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds. You should
put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of
time, and will not have the chance to charge the battery. To add Hibernate to the
Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 10.

Shut down

You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware, plan to be
away from the computer for several days, or you do not need it to wake up and run
a scheduled task. Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than from
Sleep or Hibernate.

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Configuring the Power Buttons

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Password
Protection

It is recommended that
you enable a password
on wake up in order to
protect your data.

However you can dis­able this setting from the
Power Options menu
by clicking Require a

password on wakeup

in the left menu, and se­lecting the options (click

Change settings that
are currently unavail­able).

Figure 3 - 5

Power Options

Define Power

Buttons

The power/sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the
computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on
the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.

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Configuring the Power Buttons 3 - 9

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Figure 3 - 6

Power Options

Define Power

Buttons - Shutdown

Settings

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Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu

Add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu as follows.

1. Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel.

2. Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable” .

3. Click Choose what the power buttons do.

4. Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings.

5. Click Save Changes and close the control panel.

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Resuming Operation

Table 3 - 1

Resuming
Operation

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Closing the Lid

If you have chosen to
send the computer to
Sleep when the lid is
closed, raising the lid
will wake the system up.

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Power Button

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate/Shut Down
hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power
button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down).

You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button,
or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo).

Power Status Icon Color T o Resume

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Power Off /

Hibernate

Sleep Blinking Green

Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse/Touchpad

Off (battery)

Press the Power Button

Orange (AC/DC adapter)

Press the Power Button

Press the Sleep Button (Fn + F12 Key

Combo)

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Figure 3 - 7

Ctrl + Alt + Delete

Menu

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Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination

You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination from almost any of the Win­dows 10 interfaces/Apps to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock, Switch User,

Sign out, Change a password and Task Manager options. If you click the Power
icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu ap­pears to display Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.

To fully control all the power options (including Hibernate mode) go to the Power
Options control panel and configure the power button, sleep button and lid to per­form the function selected.

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