Clevo P180HM Concise User's Guide
Introduction (English)
This Concise User’s Guide introduces the main features
of your computer. The English version of this guide begins on page 1. The expanded User’s Manual is on the
Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Einführung (Deutsch)
Dieses Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch führt Sie in die
Hauptfunktionen des Computers ein. Die deutsche Version des Handbuchs beginnt auf Seite 31. Das erweiterte
Benutzerhandbuch finden Sie auf der Disc für die Gerätetreiber und Hilfsprogramme (Disc Device Drivers &
Utilities + User's Manual).
Présentation (Français)
Ce Guide Utilisateur Concis présente les fonctionnalités
principales de votre ordinateur. La version française de
ce guide commence à la page 61. Le Manuel de l'Utilisa-
teur étendu se trouve sur le disque de Pilotes & Utilitaires + Manuel de l'Utilisateur (disque Device Drivers
& Utilities + User's Manual).
Introducción (Español)
Esta Guía del Usuario Concisa le presenta las características principales de su ordenador. La versión española de
esta guía comienza en la página 91. El Manual del usua-
rio completo se encuentra en el disco de Controladores
del dispositivo y Utilidades + Manual del usuario (disco
Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
Introduzione (Italiano)
La presente Guida Rapida per l'Utente introduce le caratteristiche principali del computer. La versione italiana di
questa guida inizia da pagina 121. Il Manuale utente
completo si trova nel disco contenente driver e utilità +
Manuale utente (disco Device Drivers & Utilities +
User's Manual).
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Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
Instructions for Care and Operation ..................................................2
System Startup ..................................................................................4
RAID Setup .......................................................................................5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ............... ..............7
Keyboard & Function Keys ..............................................................8
LED Indicators ..................................................................................9
Touch Sensor Instant Keys .............................................................10
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views ........................................11
System Map: Rear & Bottom Views ..............................................12
Video Features ................................................................................13
Power Options .................................................................................15
Audio Features ................................................................................15
Driver Installation ...........................................................................19
PC Camera ......................................................................................21
Wireless LAN Module (Option) .....................................................23
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ...........................................................24
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................27
Specifications ................. .................................... ............................. 28
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................31
Hinweise zu Pflege und Betrieb ......................................................32
Schnellstart .................... ............................................ ......................34
RAID Setup .....................................................................................35
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ................... .......................... ........................... ......37
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................38
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................39
Berührungssensor-Tasten .................. ............................................ ..40
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts ...................41
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von hinten und unten .................. ...........42
Grafikfunktionen ...................... ....................................................... 43
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................45
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................45
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................49
PC-Kamera ........................ ............................................... ...............51
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................53
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ...........................................................54
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ..............................................................55
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................57
Technische Daten ............................................................................58
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Sommaire
Contenidos
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................61
Instructions d’entretien et d’utilisation ...........................................62
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................64
Configuration RAID .......................................................................65
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............67
Clavier & touches fonction ....... ......................................................68
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................69
Touches de raccourci du capteur tactile ..........................................70
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche & droite ..........................71
Carte du système: Vues arrière & du dessous .................................72
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................73
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................75
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................75
Installation du pilote .......................................................................79
Caméra PC ......................................................................................81
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ........................................................83
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) ..........................................84
Module Bluetooth (Option) .............. ...............................................85
Dépannage .................... ....... ...... ....... .... ....... ....... ...... ..... ...... ....... .....87
Spécifications ................. .................................... ............................. 88
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................91
Instrucciones para el cuidado y funcionamiento .............................92
Guía rápida para empezar ................................................................94
Configuración RAID .................... ...................................................95
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto .................97
Teclado & teclas de función ...................................... ......................98
Indicadores LED .............................................................................99
Teclas instantáneas del sensor táctil ..............................................100
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, y derecha .................101
Mapa del sistema: Vistas posterior e inferior ................................102
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................103
Opciones de energía ......................................................................105
Características de audio .................................................................105
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................109
Cámara PC .....................................................................................111
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................113
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) .............................................114
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ..........................................................115
Solución de problemas ............................... ...................................117
Especificaciones ................ ................................................. ...........118
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ..............................121
Istruzioni per la custodia e il funzionamento ................................122
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................124
Configurazione RAID ................................. ..................................125
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello
LCD aperto ....................................................................................127
Tastiera & tasti funzione ...............................................................128
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................129
Tasti istantanei Touch Sensor .......................................................130
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra ............131
Descrizione del sistema: Vista posteriore e inferiore ..................132
Funzioni video ...... ........................................................................133
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................135
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................135
Installazione driver ........................................................................139
Camera PC ....................................................................................141
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ................................................143
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ...........................................144
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ........................................................145
Risoluzione dei problemi ........ ......................................................147
Specifiche tecniche .......................................................................148
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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. O peration
is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
About this Concise User Guide
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitute for
the expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper
operation of the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents
without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure
(or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc does not contain an operating system.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information
contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us-
er’s Manual disc.
© February 2012
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Instructions for Care and Operation
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To
prevent this, follow these suggestions:
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• Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case
and the components could be damaged.
• Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power
supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an electrical
appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer
could be badly damaged.
• Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-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. Av oid pl acing any ot her items in the carrying bag which may
rub against the top of the computer during transport. If any such
wear and tear develops contact your service center.
Power & Battery Safety
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
• Y our AC/D C adapter may be designed for international travel but it
still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are
unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong
grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do
not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible
outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it
by the plug head, not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before
putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery
type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that
appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the
computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it
may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
• Recharge the batteries using the computer’s system. Incorrect
recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or
replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode
or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
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Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its
useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type rec ommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides
the general battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling,
however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a
cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries. Do
not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
Cleaning
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply
cleaner directly to the computer.
• Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on
any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure the
computer is disconnected from any external power supplies,
peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric
shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
particularly under any of the following conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the
poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
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Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by
choosing Shut Down from the Start Menu.
This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/
LCD/Computer
with AC/DC
Adapter
Plugged-In
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System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and tighten the screws.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
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computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle (do not to exceed 135 degrees);
illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer
(Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
use the other hand (as
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System Software
Your computer may already come with system software
pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are
re-configuring your computer for a different system, you
will find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 7.
HDD RAID Support
Your hard disk(s) can be set up in AHCI mode or RAID
mode (for increased performance or protection). Note
that setting up your hard disk(s) in RAID mode needs to
be done prior to installing the Windows OS (see RAID
Setup on page 5).
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RAID Setup
You may use your hard disks in combination with Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Parity Across Disks
(RAID 5) or Recovery for either fault tolerance or performance.
Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
hard disks in RAID mode:
• The Microsoft Windows OS disc.
•A second hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay for
RAID level 0 or 1 or Recovery
OR
A second hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay, and
a third hard disk in the Secondary HDD bay for RAID
level 5.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Table 1 - RAID Description
RAID Level Description
Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Two identical drives copyin g data between a master and a recovery disk. This provides more control over how data is copied between the master
and recovery drives, fast volume updates and the
ability to view the data in Windows Explorer.
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RAID Level Description
Identical drives reading and writing data in paral-
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
RAID 5
(three hard
disks
needed)
lel to increase performance. RAID 0 implements
a striped disk array and the data is broken into
blocks and each block is written to a separate
disk drive.
RAID 0 (a striped array) is not fault-tolerant. The
failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data
in the array.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used
to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a
mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle a ll the dat a. When
a new replacement drive is installed, data to the
new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to
restore fault tolerance.
RAID 1 (mirrored array) provides full data protection, as data can simply be copied from a healthy
disk to a replacement for any failed disk.
Identical drives (at least three drives must be
used) in a parity across disks configuration are
used to protect data and increase perfor-
mance. A RAID 5 array can withstand a single
disk failure without losing access to data.
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RAID Setup Procedure
Part I: BIOS
1. Start-up your computer and press F2 to
enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Advanced menu, select
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SATA Mode and press Enter.
3. Select RAID.
4. Press Esc and go to the Boot menu.
5. Set the CD/DVD-ROM Drive (make
sure the Microsoft Windows OS disc
is inserted) as the first device in the
boot order from the Boot menu.
6. Select Save Changes and Reset from
the Exit menu (or press F4) and press
Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the
computer.
Part II: Intel Matrix
1. Press Ctrl + i to enter RAID configuration menu.
Figure 2 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Man-
ager Option ROM
2. Select 1.Create RAID Volume and
press Enter.
3. Type the RAID volume name and then
press Tab or Enter to advance to the
next field.
4. Specify (use the up and down arrow
keys) the RAID level (RAID 0 or RAID
1 or RAID 5 or Recovery - see Table 1
on page 5) and then press Tab or
Enter to advance to the next field.
5. Press Enter and the system will select
the physical disks to use.
6. Press Enter and select (if applicable)
the Strip Size (best set to def ault).
7. Press Enter and select the Capacity
size (best set to default).
8. Press Enter to select Create Volume.
9. Press Enter to create the volume, and
confirm the selection by pressing Y.
10. This will now return to the main menu.
Figure 3 - RAID Created
11. Select 6.Exit and press Enter, then
press Y to exit the RAID configuration
menu.
12. Press a key when you see the message
"Press any key to boot from CD".
13. Press Enter to continue installing the
operating system as normal (see your
Windows documentation if you need
help on installing the Windows OS).
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Figure 4
Front View with LCD
Panel Open
1. PC Camera
2. Built-In Microphone
3. LCD
4. Speakers
5. LED Status Indicators
6. Touch Sensor Instant
Keys
7. Game Keys
8. Keyboard
9. Touchpad & Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
11. LED Power Indicators
12. LCD Panel Color LED
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic
transmission devices (e.g. WLAN
or Bluetooth) aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure any wireless modules are OFF if you are
using the computer aboard aircraft.
Use the appropriate function key
combination/touch sensor instant
key to toggle power to any wireless
modules, and check the indicators
to see if any modules are powered
on or not (see Table 4 on
page 10).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
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Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Figure 5 - keyboard
NumLk &
ScrLk
Keyboard & Function Keys
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad (on the right side
of the keyboard) for easy numeric data input. Pressing Fn
+ NumLk turns on/off the numeric keypad. It also features
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function keys to allow you to chan ge operational feature s
instantly. The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot
keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations, visual indicators are available when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F8/F9
Fn + 1 Fan Automatic Control/ Full Power Fn + F10
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F11
Fn + F2
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + NumLk Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F5/F6
Fn + F7 Display Toggle
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Volume Decrease/
Turn LCD Backlight Off
Increase
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
PC Camera Power
Toggle
WLAN Module Power
Toggle
Fn + F12
Fn + Power
Button
Bluetooth Module
Power Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 11)
Table 2 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
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Figure 6
Game Key
Configuration
Game Keys
The eight game hot keys on the left of the computer allow
macros to be configured for common keystrokes used in
applications (the keys can be assigned macros for any
program, not only games). To configure the keys follow
the instructions below.
1. Run the Game Key Configuration program from the desktop
icon (or from C:\Program Files (x86)\Chicony\Game-
Key\GmKeyCfgUtl.exe).
2. Double-click the button for the appropriate key (it will turn
red ).
3. When the button is red you may then record the
keystrokes to be assigned to the game key.
4. Click OK.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other game key if required.
6. Close the Game Key Configuration window.
7. The keystroke order will be repeated with the appropriate
button press in any application program.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon
Color Description
Green Hard Disk Activity
Green
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange
Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Acti-
vated
The powered USB 2.0 Port is on
(see page 11)
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
Power St atus
Table 3 - LED Indicators
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Touch Sensor Instant Keys
Press the touch sensor instant keys on the computer to toggle the appropriate function on/off. When a module is powered on the appropriate icon will be highlighted.
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Icon Description Icon Description
*Light Sensor Toggle Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle
PC Camera Module Power Toggle Activate the Default Internet Browser
Bluetooth Module Power Toggle
Toggle **Silent Mode (for power saving)
Visual Indicator
Volume Control Slider (move your finger slowly along the slider to
Table 4 - Touch Sensor Instant Keys
Activate the THX TruS tudio Pro Application
(see page 18)
Mute Toggle
adjust the system volume)
*When enabled, the Light Sensor will automatically adjust screen brightness according to the background environment.
**When enabled, Silent Mode will reduce fan noise and save power consumption. Note this may reduce computer
performance.
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Figure 7
Front, Left & Right Views
1. Speakers
2. LED Power Indicators
3. DVI-Out Port
4. Powered USB 2.0 Port
(See Below)
5. USB 2.0 Ports
6. RJ-45 LAN Jack
7. HDMI-Out Port
8. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
9. USB 3.0 Ports
10. Mini-IEEE 1394 Port
11. Optional Device Drive Bay
12. Emergency Eject Hole
13. ExpressCard/54(34) Slot
14. Headphone-In Jack
15. Microphone-In Jack
16. Line-In Jack
17. S/PDIF-Out Jack
18. Combined eSATA/USB Port
19. Security Lock Slot
20. Power Button
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Right
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USB
The USB 3.0 ports
are colored blue. USB 3.0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2.0,
and is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0. When the powered USB port
is on it will sup-
ply power when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plug ged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capac ity le vel above 20% (this may not work wit h
certain devices - see page 27). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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Figure 8
Rear & Bottom Views
1. Speakers
2. DC-In Jack
3. Sub Woofer
4. Vent
5. Component Bay Cover
6. Battery
7. Hard Disk Bay Cover
CPU
The CPU is not a user
serviceable part. Accessing the CPU in
any way may violate
your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
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Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then full y charge, a new bat tery before usi ng it. Completel y discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial di scharges
(see the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc).
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System Map: Rear & Bottom Views
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Video Features
You can switch display devices, and configure display
options, from the Display contro l panel in Windows and/
or the NVIDIA Control Panel as long as the video driver is installed.
To access Display control panel in Windows:
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. Alternatively you can right-click the desktop and select
Screen resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
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To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Click Start, and click Control Pane l (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel
from the menu.
Display Devices
Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external
VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or
TV (connected to the DVI-Out port/HDMI-Out port) as
your display device.
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SLI Multi GPU Configuration
This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) that improves graphic quality and perfor-
mance by combining dual NVIDIA GPUs (two video
cards are required) in a single system. To enable/disable
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SLI Configuration:
1. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel
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2. Click “+” next to 3D Settings if its sub-items are not shown
and then click Set SLI Configuration.
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Figure 9 - Set SLI Configuration
(see
Video Features on
3. Click “Enable SLI techno lo gy (reco m m e nd ed)”.
4. Click to “Select the display to view the SLI rendered
content on.” (only a single display may be used).
5. Click Apply and Yes to restart the computer.
Note: DO NOT use the Fn + F7 key combination to toggle through display options when SLI is enabled. SLI
supports only a Single display, and attempting to configure dual displays may cause an error. Use the NVIDIA
Control Panel to select the display to be used.
SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Battery Power
Note that due to the high power and system demands created by enabling SLI Configuration, you should not en-
able SLI configuration if your computer is powered
by battery only. If you attempt to run an SLI configura-
tion when the computer is powered by the battery only,
then system problems may occur.
• If the computer is currently powered by battery only do not
enable SLI configuration.
• If you have currently enabled SLI configuration, and the
computer is powered by the AC/DC adapter, do not switch
to battery power only (or go to the NVIDIA Control
Panel and disable SLI configuration before switching to
battery power only).
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Figure 10
Power Options
See Audio Setup for HDMI on page 16 for a description of
the audio configuration when connectin g an HDMI supported
display device.
See THX TruStudio Pro Audio on page 18 for more infor-
mation on the THX TruStudio Pro Audio setup.
Figure 11
Realtek HD Audio
Manager
Power Options
The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can
conserve power by means of power plans and configure
the options for the power button, sleep button (Fn +
F4), computer lid (when closed), display and sleep
mode (the default power saving state) from the left menu.
Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on
computer performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create
a power plan in the left menu and select the options to
create a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings and click
Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options.
Audio Features
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager
cation area/control panel (right-click the notification area
icon to bring up an audio menu). The volume may also
be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combina-
tion.
/ icon in the notifi-
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Figure 12
Sound Playback
Options
Figure 13
Realtek HD
Audio
Manager -
Recording
Setup
Audio Setup for HDMI
HDMI supports video and audio signals. In some cases
it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and
manually configure the HDMI audio output.
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
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click Control Panel).
2. Click Sound (Hardware and So un d ).
3. Click Playback (tab).
4. The playback device will be selected.
5. In some cases you may need to select the audio device and
click Set Default (button).
6. Double-click the device to access the control panel tabs.
7. Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs.
8. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
Setup for Audio Recording
To record audio sources on your computer at optimum
quality follow the instructions below:
1. Click Start, and click Control Pane l (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the
notification area icon
3. Click Microphone Effects (tab) in Microphone (t ab), and
then click to select Noise Suppression (button), or adjust the
Recording Volume level to around 60, to obtain t he opt imum
recording quality.
4. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
and select Sound Manager).
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Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you
will need to connect the audio cables to the Line-In,
Headphone-Out, Microphone-In and S/PDIF-Out jacks
(7.1 Speaker only).
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the
notification area icon
3. Click Speakers (tab) and click Speaker Configuration (tab).
4. Select 5.1 Speaker or 7.1 Speaker from the Speaker
Configuration pull-down menu.
and select Sound Manager).
5. Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack.
6. Plug in the cables (you may require an adapter to connect
each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual
RCA adapter) from your speakers as follows:
• Line-In Jack = Side Speaker Out
• Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
• S/PDIF-Out Jack = Rear Speaker Out (7.1 Speaker only)
7. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up.
8. Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the
speaker plugged-in (e.g. Rear Speaker Out), and then click
OK to save the setting.
9. Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Figure 15 - Connected Device Auto Popup
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Figure 14 - Speaker Configuration
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Menu
Figure 16
THX TruStu-
dio Pro HDMI
Display Warn-
ing
THX TruStudio Pro Audio
Install the THX TruStudio AP to allow you to configure
the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies.
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THX TruStudio Pro AP Installation
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 5.Install THX TruStudio AP > Yes.
3. Choose the language you prefer and click Next.
4. Click Yes to accept the license.
5. Click Next > Full Installation (button).
6. Click Next > Finish to restart the computer.
THX TruStudio Pro Activation
On the first run of THX TruStudio Pro you will need to
activate the application.
1. To activate the application you will need to be connected to
the internet.
2. Double-click the THX Activate icon on the desktop and
click the Activate button.
3. The program will connect to the internet to verify the activa tion
key.
4. Click Finish to complete the application activation.
5. Restart the computer.
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THX TruStudio Pro Application
The application can be run from the shorcut in the Start
menu (Start > All Programs > Creative > THX TruStu-
dio Pro Settings).
THX Tru Studio Pro & HDMI
1. When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI-Out port, the
THX TruStudio Pro controls will be disabled.
2. A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “Do you want to
select another audio device now?”.
3. Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your
external display (do not attempt to select another audio device
when connected to the external HDMI display).
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Driver Installation
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc
contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper
operation of the computer. Insert the disc and click In-
stall Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to ac-
cess the Optional driver menu (only install drivers for
modules included in your purchase option). Install the
drivers in the order indicated in Table 5. After installing
each driver it will become grayed out (if you need to reinstall any driver, click Unlock).
Manual Driver Installation
Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers Installer application and browse to the executable file in the ap-
propriate driver folder.
If a
Found New Hardware
stallation procedure, click Cancel and follow the installation procedure as directed.
Windows Update
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable
Windows Update in order to get all the latest security
updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes
from Microsoft).
wizard appears
during the in-
Driver (Windows 7 with SP1)* Page#
Chipset page 20
Video page 20
LAN page 20
CardReader page 20
Touchpad page 20
Hot Key page 20
Game Key page 20
USB 3.0 page 20
Intel MEI page 20
Audio page 20
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(required for hard disks in AHCI mode)
PC Camera page 21
Wireless LAN Module (Optional)
Fingerprint Reader (Optional) page 24
Bluetooth Module (Optional)
Enable Windows Upda te (see left)
*Note all drivers provided are for Windows 7 with Serv ice Pac k 1.
**Note that you need to install both the WL AN & Bluetooth drivers for Intel and 3rd party WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules.
Table 5 - Driver Installation
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page 20
page 23
page 25
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Chipset
1. Click Install Drivers (button).
2. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver >
Yes.
3. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.
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4. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Video
1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes.
2. Click AGREE AND CONTINUE
(button) to accept the terms of the
license agreement.
3. Click Next.
4. Click RESTART NOW to restart the
computer.
LAN
1. Click 3.Install LAN Driver > Yes.
2. Click Install > Finish to restart the
computer.
CardReader
1. Click 4.Install Cardreader Driver >
Yes.
2. Click Install > Finish.
Touchpad
1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver >
Yes.
2. Click Next.
3. Click the button to accept the license
and click Next.
4. Click Finish > Restart Now to
restart the computer.
Hot Key
1. Click 6.Install Hotkey AP > Yes.
2. Click Next > Next.
3. Click Finish > Finish to restart the
computer.
Game Key
1. Click 7.Install Gamekey AP > Yes.
2. Click Next > Finish to restart the
computer.
USB 3.0
1. Click 8.Install USB 3.0 Driver >
Yes.
2. Click Next.
3. Click the button to accept the license
and then click Next.
4. Click Install > Finish.
Intel MEI
1. Click 9.Install MEI Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.
3. Click Finish.
Audio
1. Click 10.Install Audio Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Next.
3. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 6.Install IRST Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next > Yes > Next.
4. Click Finish to restart the computer
(you will need to restart the system
again after the computer has
rebooted).
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PC Camera
Before installing the PC Camera driver, make sure the
PC Camera module is powered on. Use the Fn + F10 key
combination
power to the PC Camera module. When the PC Camera
module is powered on, the LED will be highighted
and the on-screen visual indicator will briefly be
displayed.
PC Camera Driver Installation
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 1.Install WebCam Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next > Install > Finish to restart the computer.
OR
Choose the language you prefer and click Next > Next
> Finish.
OR
Click Next > Finish to restart the computer.
4. Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut.
or touch sensor instant key to toggle
PC Camera Audio Setup
If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera,
it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in
Windows.
1. Click Start, and click Control Pane l (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
3. Click Recording (tab).
4. Right-click Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) and
make sure the item is not disabled.
5. Double-click Microphone (or select Properties from the rightclick menu).
6. Click Levels (tab), and adjust the Microphone and
Microphone Boost sliders to the level required.
7. Click OK and close the control panels.
8. Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut.
9. Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone
(Realtek....) (it should have a tick alongside it).
10. Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio
(it should have a tick alongside it).
11. To obtain the best sound recording quality enable Noise
Supression in the Realtek HD Audio Manager control panel
(see Setup for Audio Recording on page 16).
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Camera Application
The camera application is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture
video files to .avi format.
1. Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut (it is
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recommended that you Set Capture File before the capture
process - see “Set Capture File” below).
2. Go to the Capture menu heading (if you wish to capture audio
check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 21) and s elect Start
Capture.
3. Click OK (the file location will be displayed in the pop-up box)
to start capturing the video, and press Esc to s top t he capt ure
(you can view the file using the Windows Media Player).
Set Capture File
Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File... option in the File menu, and set the file name
and location before capture (this will help avoid accidentally overwriting files). Set the name and location then
click Open, then set the “Capture file size:” and click
OK. You can then start the capture process as above.
Reducing Video File Size
Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a
substantial amount of disk space for each file. After recording video, check the video file size (right-click the
file and select Properties) and the remaining free space
on your hard disk (go to Computer, right-click the hard
disk, and select Properties). If necessary you can remove the recorded video file to a removable medium e.g.
CD, DVD or USB Flash drive.
Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of
15GB of free space on the C: drive system partition. In
order to prevent system problems it is recommended that
you save the captured video file to a location other than
the C: drive , limit the file size of the captured video or
reduce video resolution.
To Reduce Video Resolution Output Size:
1. Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut.
2. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture
Pin....
3. Click the Output Size drop box and select a lower resolution
size in order to reduce the captured file size.
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Wireless LAN Module (Option)
Before installing the Wireless LAN driver, use the Fn +
F11 key combination or touch sensor instant key to
power ON the WLAN module. When the Wireless LAN
module is powered on, the LED will be highlighted
and the on-screen visual indicator will briefly be
displayed.
Intel WLAN
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 2.Install WLAN Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next > Next.
4. Click the button to accept the license and click Next.
5. Click Next > Next > Finish.
802.11b/g/n WLAN (Third-Party)
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 2.Install WLAN Driver > Yes.
3. Choose the language you prefer and click Next > Next
> Install.
4. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
The operating system is the default setting for Wireless
LAN control in Windows. Make sure the Wireless LAN
module is turned on.
1. Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then double-click an
access point to connect to or click to Open Network and
Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu (a list of options will appear all owing setting changes, and creating a new network)
2. You may need to enter a security key for any access point to
which you are trying to connect.
3. Click to selct a network location (e.g. Home, Work or Public).
4. Click “View or change settings in Network and Sharing
Center” to access further options for the connection.
5. Click the taskbar icon to see any currently connected
networks.
6. To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the
taskbar wireless icon , click the active connection and then
click Disconnect (button).
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Fingerprint Reader (Option)
If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the
instructions below.
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Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 3.Install Fingerprint Driver > Yes.
3. Click Software Installation.
4. Click Next > Next > Next.
5. Click Finish > Yes to restart the computer.
User Enrollment
1. Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL
> User Enrollment, or double click the taskbar icon
2. On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the
Accept button to accept the license.
3. If you have not set a Windows password you will be
prompted to do so (note: If you have not set a password
Protector Suite QL cannot secure access to your computer).
4. Click Submit when you have entered password.
5. You will then be prompted to enroll your fingerprints (you can
click Tutorial to get help with fingerprint enrollment at any
time).
6. Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the
enrollment process for that finger.
7. Swipe the finger until the progress bar reaches 100% to enroll
that finger.
8. Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll.
9. Close the fingerprint status window.
10. You can also run the Tutorial, or Product Tour (to run the
product tour video) to get more information.
11. Right-click the taskbar icon to Start Control Center to
allow you to Edit Fingerprints, register Applications, and
access the Help menu etc.
12. If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can
access the Biomenu.
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Bluetooth Module (Option)
There are four Bluetooth module options available for
this computer.
If your purchase option includes a Combo Bluetooth and
Wireless LAN module then install the driver as instructed. Before installing the Bluetooth driver, use the Fn +
F12 key combination or touch sensor instant key to
power ON the Bluetooth module. When the Bluetooth
module is powered on, the LED will be highlighted
and the on-screen visual indicator will briefly be
displayed.
Use the Fn + F11 and Fn + F12 key combinations
gle power to the Combo Bluetooth and WLAN module.
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Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation (Intel)
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 4.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next > Next.
4. Click the button to accept the license and click Next.
5. Click Next > Finish.
Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation (Third-Party)
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 4.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next.
4. Click the button to accept the license and click Next.
5. Click Next (select if you want to create an icon to
appear on the desktop) > Next > Install.
6. Click Finish.
7. The Bluetooth icon will appear on the desktop and
the Bluetooth item will be installed in the Programs/
All Programs menu.
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