Clevo P655SE 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 41. 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 81. 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 121. 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 161. 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
System Startup ................................................................................... 4
RAID Setup ....................................................................................... 6
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
(Models A & B) ................................................................................ 8
LED Indicators ................................................................................... 9
Keyboard & Function Keys ............................................................. 10
Control Center ................................................................................. 11
Flexikey® Application .................................................................... 13
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model A ) ...................... 17
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model B) .......................18
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views (Model A) .............................19
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views (Model B) ............................. 20
Windows 8.1 Start Screen, Desktop and Charms Bar .................... 21
Windows 8.1 Control Panel .............................................................22
Video Features ................................................................................. 23
Power Options ................................................................................. 24
Audio Features .................................................................................24
PC Camera ....................................................................................... 26
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 27
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................... 29
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................31
Intel® Smart Response Technology ................................................ 32
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........................................................33
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ............................................................35
Trusted Platform Module .................................................................36
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 37
Specifications ................................................................................... 38
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................41
Schnellstart .......................................................................................44
RAID Setup ...................................................................................... 46
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm (Modelle A & B) ..................................................48
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................. 49
Tastatur & Funktionstasten ..............................................................50
Control Center .................................................................................. 51
Flexikey® Anwendung ....................................................................53
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts (Modell A) 57 Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts (Modell B) 58
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten (Modell A) ..........59
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten (Modell B) ...........60
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm, Desktop und Charms-Leiste ..........61
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung ........................................................62
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................. 63
Energieoptionen ............................................................................... 64
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................. 64
PC-Kamera .......................................................................................66
Installation der Treiber ..................................................................... 67
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................69
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ...............................................................71
Intel® Smart Response-Technologie ...............................................72
Intel® Rapid Start-Technologie .......................................................73
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ............................................................75
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) .....................................................76
Fehlerbehebung ................................................................................ 77
Technische Daten .............................................................................78
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ......................................... 81
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................. 84
Configuration RAID ........................................................................ 86
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles A & B) .............................................................................88
Indicateurs LED ...............................................................................89
Clavier & touches fonction .............................................................. 90
Control Center ................................................................................. 91
Application Flexikey® .................................................................... 93
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite (Modèle A) ....... 97
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite (Modèle B) ........98
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière (Modèle A) .............. 99
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière (Modèle B) ...........100
Écran d'accueil, bureau et Barre des charmes de Windows 8.1 .... 101
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ................................... 102
Caractéristiques vidéo ....................................................................103
Options d’alimentation ..................................................................104
Caractéristiques audio ....................................................................104
Caméra PC ..................................................................................... 106
Installation du pilote ......................................................................107
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ...................................................... 109
Module Bluetooth (Option) ...........................................................111
Technologie Intel® Smart Response ............................................. 112
Technologie Intel® Rapid Start .....................................................113
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) ......................................... 115
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...................................................116
Dépannage ..................................................................................... 117
Spécifications ................................................................................. 118
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ......................................121
Guía rápida para empezar ..............................................................124
Configuración RAID ...................................................................... 126
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos A & B) ..........................................................................128
Indicadores LED ............................................................................ 129
Teclado & teclas de función ..........................................................130
Control Center ................................................................................ 131
Aplicación Flexikey® ....................................................................133
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha
(Modelo A) ....................................................................................137
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha
(Modelo B) .....................................................................................138
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior (Modelo A) ............139
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior (Modelo B) ............140
Pantalla Inicio, escritorio y barra Charms de Windows 8.1 .........141
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 .................................................142
Parámetros de vídeo .......................................................................143
Opciones de energía .......................................................................144
Características de audio .................................................................144
Cámara PC .....................................................................................146
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................147
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................149
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ........................................................... 151
Tecnología Intel® Smart Response ...............................................152
Tecnología Intel® Rapid Start .......................................................153
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) ..............................................155
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...................................................156
Solución de problemas ...................................................................157
Especificaciones ............................................................................. 158
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ............................... 161
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................164
Configurazione RAID ....................................................................166
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli A & B) ............................................................................168
Indicatori LED ............................................................................... 169
Tastiera & tasti funzione ................................................................170
Control Center ............................................................................... 171
Applicazione Flexikey® ................................................................ 173
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra .............177
(Modello A) ...................................................................................177
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra .............178
(Modello B) ................................................................................... 178
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore
(Modello A) ...................................................................................179
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore
(Modello B) .................................................................................. 180
Schermata Start, Desktop e Charms Bar di Windows 8.1 ............. 181
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 ...........................................182
Funzioni video ...............................................................................183
Opzioni risparmio energia ............................................................. 184
Funzionalità audio ......................................................................... 184
Camera PC ..................................................................................... 186
Installazione driver ........................................................................187
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .................................................189
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) .........................................................191
Tecnologia Intel® Smart Response ............................................... 192
Tecnologia Intel® Rapid Start .......................................................193
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ............................................ 195
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...................................................196
Risoluzione dei problemi ...............................................................197
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................198
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About this Concise User Guide

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

Regulatory and Safety Information

Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us- er’s Manual disc.
© December 2014

Trademarks

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

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

System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re­configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 8.1.

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. Do not change the mode unless you intend to reinstall your operating system, and make sure you back up all necessary files and data before doing so.
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(make sure

Model Differences

This notebook series includes two different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below.
Feature
Display Type
NVIDIA®
Discrete GPU
Storage
3G/4G Module
Sub Woofer
Dimensions &
Weight
Model A Model B
Design I Design II Design III Design IV Design V Design I Design II Design III
15.6"
15.6" (39.62cm), 16:9, QFHD
(3840x2160)/WQHD+
(2880x1620)/FHD
(1920x1080)
NVIDIA®
GeForce GTX
970M
NVIDIA®
GeForce GTX
980M
15.6" (39.62cm), 16:9,
QFHD (3840x2160)/FHD
(1920x1080)
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX
965M
See Storage on page 39 for details.
Factory Option No
No Yes
See Dimensions & Weight on page 40 for details.
(39.62cm),
16:9, QFHD
(3840x2160)/
WQHD+
(2880x1620)/
FHD
(1920x1080)
NVIDIA®
GeForce GTX
970M
17.3" (43.94cm)
NVIDIA®
GeForce GTX
970M
, 16:9, FHD (1920x1080)
NVIDIA®
GeForce GTX
980M
NVIDIA®
GeForce
GTX 965M
Table 1 - Model Differences
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RAID Setup

You may use your hard disks in combination with Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1) or Recovery for either fault tolerance or performance.
• A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second
(identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay. Or Two Identical solid state drives.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
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hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel 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.
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 all the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
Two Identical drives copying 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.
Table 2 - RAID Description
Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode:
• The Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS disc.
• An attached external DVD drive.
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Note: All hard disks/SSDs in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior.

RAID Setup Procedure

1. Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press <Enter>.
3. Set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
4. Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
5. Select SATA Mode, press <Enter> and select “RAID Mode”.
6. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
7. After the computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again.
8. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and press <Enter>.
9. Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
10. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks.
11. Go to Name: and press <Enter>.
12. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
Figure 2 -Name the RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage Technology)
13. Go to RAID Level: and press <Enter>.
Figure 3
Select
Disks
Figure 4
RAID Informa-
tion (Advanced >
Intel(R) Rapid
Storage Technol-
ogy)
14. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 2 on page 6) and press <Enter>.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)/RAID 1 (Mirror)/Recovery
15. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>.
16. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto X (or select the disk required) and press <Enter>.
If you have selected a Recovery level RAID then you need to select one disk to be Master disk (M) and one disk to be the Recovery disk (R).
17. Y ou should select two iden tical disks to form your RAID volume.
18. If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to your requirements.
19. If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the Synchronization to “On Request” or “Continuous”.
20. Go to Create Volume and press <Enter>.
21. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology (in the Advanced menu).
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22. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
23. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
24. Make sure the Windows 8.1 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 8.1 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD).
25. Press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.
26. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 8.1 OS DVD and press <Enter>.
27. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Windows 8.1 OS DVD.
28. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS).
29. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 8.1 operating system.
30. Install the Windows drivers as per Table 5 on page 27. Make sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver (see page 32).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
2 1
8
7
5
4
5
3
9
3
Figure 5 - Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & B)
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. LCD
5. Power Button
6. Speakers
7. Keyboard
8. Touchpad & Buttons
9. Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
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Designs I, II & III
Model B
15.6” (39.62cm)
17.3” (43.94cm)
6
6
2 13 3
2 13 3
8
5
4
9
Model A
15.6” (39.62cm)
6
6
Model B
8
5
9
6
6
Designs IV & V
Model A
5
7
7
4
(Models A & B)
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LED Indicators

Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the wireless modules are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Air­plane Mode.
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful infor­mation about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
Off Integrated GPU (iGPU) in Use
Green Discrete GPU (dGPU) in Use Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
*The powered USB 3.0 port (see page 17) may be toggled on /off by means of the Fn + Power Button key combina­tion. When the powered USB port is on it will supply pow­er (for charging devices only, not for operating devices) when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see page 37).
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Green
Green The Hard Disk is in use
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Blue-
tooth and 3G/4G Modules are OFF)
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
The AC/DC adapter is plugged in and the
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Table 3 - LED Indicators
Power Status
powered USB Port is on*
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Keyboard & Function Keys

Function Keys
Numeric Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
ScrLk & NumLk
Figure 6 - Keyboard
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing NumLk turns on/off the numeric key­pad. It also features function keys to allow you to change operational features 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, some visual indicators are available (in the
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Windows Desktop application only and not in the Start screen) when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn +
Fn + Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
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Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Toggle Keyboard Illumi-
nation/Adjust Brightness
Volume Decrease/
Brightness Decrease/
PC Camera Power
Turn LCD Backlight Off
Level
Increase
Change Display Configuration
Increase
Toggle
Table 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power But-
ton
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Airplane Mode Toggle
Sleep Toggle
Number Lock Toggle
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 17)
Control Center Toggle (see page 11)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Disable/Enable Flexikey®
(see page 13)

Control Center

Figure 7 - Control Center
The Control Center in Windows 8.1 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen. Press the Fn +
Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center
gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touchpad on/off.

Power Modes

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

Control Center Menus

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

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

Profiles

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

Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen (e.g. you may wish to create a profile with settings only for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 9 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
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Keyboard Settings
The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bot­tom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Figure 10 - Keyboard Configuration
Mouse Settings
The mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left , right and middle buttons of any attached mouse, and also for any backward and forward buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the button number and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action
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by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Figure 11 - Mouse Configuration

Flexikey® Application Features:

EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a
single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combina­tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a com­plex set of keyboard shortcuts.
LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or
mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s executable file.
EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys
(or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard
keys or mouse buttons.
STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in
any application, and to disable unused keys.
Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combina­tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
2. In the following example we want to change an existing game key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to combine this movement to sprint forward.
3. Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.
4. Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.
9. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting.
10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.
Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or pro­gram as follows:
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the appllication, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type.
2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Figure 13 - Keyboard - Launch App
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Figure 12 - Keyboard - Express Key
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete.
3. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open.
4. The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green.
5. If you want to remove any Launch App key, select it and click on Restore.
6. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Text
A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type.
2. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used in your target program to open a text message), or you can leave
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it blank if you prefer.
3. Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
Figure 14 - Keyboard - Express Text
4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
5. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in blue.
6. If you want to remove any Express Text key, select it and click on Restore.
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in Action Type.
2. The key will now be disabled.
3. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on Restore.
4. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
5. The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in gray.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model A )

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Figure 15 - Front, Left & Right Views (Model A)
1. LED Indicators
2. Vent
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. *Powered USB 3.0 Port
*Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button (see Table 3
on page 9
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5. Mini DisplayPorts
6. S/PDIF-Out Jack
7. Microphone Jack
8. Headphone Jack
9. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
10. USIM Card Reader (for 3G/4G USIM Cards)
11. USB 3.0 Ports
12. RJ-45 LAN Jack
13. Security Lock Slot
Inserting Cards
into the Card
Reader \
Note that the cards should be inserted with the readable side of the card fac­ing upwards, as illus­trated on the right.
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USIM Card Ejection
Simply press on the USIM card to eject it, however do not do this while a connec­tion is in progress.
If you do eject the card while a 3G/4G con­nection is ongoing, you will need to shut down the system, re­insert the USIM card, restart the system and then reestablish the 3G/4G connection.
If you wish to change USIM cards then you will also need to shut down the system, re­insert the USIM card, restart the system and then reestablish the 3G/4G connection.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model B)

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Figure 16 - Front, Left & Right Views (Model B)
1. LED Indicators
2. Vent
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. *Powered USB 3.0 Port
*Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button (see Table 3 on page 9).
5. Mini DisplayPorts
6. S/PDIF-Out Jack
7. Microphone Jack
8. Headphone Jack
9. USB 3.0 Ports
10. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
11. RJ-45 LAN Jack
12. Security Lock Slot
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Inserting Cards into the Card Reader
Note that the cards should be inserted with the readable side of the card facing upwards, as illustrated on the right.
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views (Model A)

Figure 17 - Bottom & Rear
Views (Model A)
1. Vent
2. DC-In Jack
3. Combined eSATA/USB
3.0 Port
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.
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views (Model B)

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Overheating
To prevent your com­puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Bottom Cover
Removal Warning
Do not remove any cov­er(s) and/or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may vi­olate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/ remove the hard disk/ RAM etc., for any rea­son, please contact your distributor/suppli­er for further informa­tion.
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Figure 18 - Bottom & Rear Views
(Model B)
1. Vent
2. Sub Woofer
3. DC-In Jack
4. Combined eSATA/USB 3.0 Port
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Windows 8.1 Start Screen,
Figure 19 - Start Screen (Windows 8.1)
Figure 20 - Start Screen with Charms Bar (Win-
dows 8.1)
Desktop and Charms Bar
The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within
Windows 8.1 are accessed from the Start screen and/or Windows Desktop app. The Desktop (which runs as an
app within the Start screen) can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen (or by using the Win- dows Logo Key + D key combination). The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the desktop screen, and you can see the notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen. Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen to access Apps.
The right side of the screen displays the Charms Bar. The Charms Bar contains the Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings menus. To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen, and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it (the bar will be black when it is active), or use the Windows Logo Key + C key combination.
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Windows 8.1 Control Panel

Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and right-click the Start button to access the menu.
Figure 21 - Context Menu (Windows 8.1)
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. Right-click the Start button in the Desktop app or Start screen (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an ad­vanced context menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Man­ager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device
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Manager and Network Connections etc. and then select Control Panel.
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Video Features

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

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics

Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology
designed to get best performance from the graphics sys­tem while allowing longer battery life, without having to manually change settings. The computer’s operating sys­tem (and some applications) will automatically and seem­lessly switch between the integrated UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) GPU (iGPU) and the discrete GPU (dGPU).
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination to access the desktop) and select Screen resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
To access the Intel® Iris Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click the icon (Intel® Iris Graphics Control Panel) on the Apps screen.
OR
2. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
OR
3. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination to access the desktop) and select NVIDIA
Control Panel from the menu.

Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external Flat Panel Display or TV (connected to the HDMI-Out port/ Mini DisplayPort) as your display device.
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Power Options

Figure 22 - Power Options
Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can also be set using the volume control in the Settings menu in the Charms Bar (on the Start screen) or the Speaker icon in the desktop taskbar.
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
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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
tion 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 combination.
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