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 43. 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 85. 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 127. 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 169. 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 .................................................................... 14
Keyboard Backlight LED ................................................................ 18
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model A) ....................... 20
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model B) ....................... 21
System Map: Bottom Views (Models A & B) ................................. 22
Windows 8.1 Start Screen, Desktop and Charms Bar .................... 23
Windows 8.1 Control Panel ............................................................. 24
Video Features .................................................................................25
Power Options ................................................................................. 26
Audio Features ................................................................................. 26
PC Camera .......................................................................................28
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 29
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................... 31
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ............................................................ 33
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................34
Intel® Smart Response Technology ................................................ 35
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........................................................36
Trusted Platform Module .................................................................38
3G/4G Module ................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 40
Specifications ................................................................................... 41
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ...................................... 43
Schnellstart .......................................................................................46
RAID Setup ...................................................................................... 48
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm (Modelle A & B) ..................................................50
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................. 51
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................. 52
Control Center .................................................................................. 53
Flexikey® Anwendung ....................................................................56
Tastatur-Hintergrundlicht-LED ....................................................... 60
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modell A) .......................................................................................62
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modell B) ........................................................................................ 63
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten (Modelle A & B) ................... 64
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm, Desktop und Charms-Leiste ..........65
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung ........................................................66
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................. 67
Energieoptionen ............................................................................... 68
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................. 68
PC-Kamera .......................................................................................70
Installation der Treiber ..................................................................... 71
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................73
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ............................................................75
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ............................................................... 76
Intel® Smart Response-Technologie ............................................... 77
Intel® Rapid Start-Technologie .......................................................78
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ..................................................... 80
3G/4G-Modul ................................................................................... 81
Fehlerbehebung ................................................................................ 82
Technische Daten .............................................................................83
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ......................................... 85
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................. 88
Configuration RAID ........................................................................ 90
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles A & B) ............................................................................. 92
Indicateurs LED ............................................................................... 93
Clavier & touches fonction ..............................................................94
Control Center ................................................................................. 95
Application Flexikey® .................................................................... 98
LED du rétroéclairage du clavier ...................................................102
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite et arrière ............. 104
(Modèle A) ..................................................................................... 104
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite et arrière ............. 105
(Modèle B) ..................................................................................... 105
Carte du système: Vues du dessous (Modèles A & B) .................. 106
Écran d'accueil, bureau et Barre des charmes de Windows 8.1 .... 107
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ................................... 108
Caractéristiques vidéo ....................................................................109
Options d’alimentation ..................................................................110
Caractéristiques audio ....................................................................110
Caméra PC .....................................................................................112
Installation du pilote ...................................................................... 113
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ...................................................... 115
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) ......................................... 117
Module Bluetooth (Option) ...........................................................118
Technologie Intel® Smart Response .............................................119
Technologie Intel® Rapid Start ..................................................... 120
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 122
Module 3G/4G ...............................................................................123
Dépannage ..................................................................................... 124
Spécifications ................................................................................. 125
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ...................................... 127
Guía rápida para empezar .............................................................. 130
Configuración RAID ...................................................................... 132
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos A & B) ..........................................................................134
Indicadores LED ............................................................................135
Teclado & teclas de función ..........................................................136
Control Center ................................................................................ 137
Aplicación Flexikey® .................................................................... 140
LED de retroiluminación del teclado .............................................144
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior
(Modelo A) ....................................................................................146
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior
(Modelo B) .....................................................................................147
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferiores (Modelos A & B) .................148
Pantalla Inicio, escritorio y barra Charms de Windows 8.1 .........149
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 .................................................150
Parámetros de vídeo .......................................................................151
Opciones de energía .......................................................................152
Características de audio ................................................................. 152
Cámara PC ..................................................................................... 154
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................155
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................157
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) .............................................. 159
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ........................................................... 160
Tecnología Intel® Smart Response ............................................... 161
Tecnología Intel® Rapid Start .......................................................162
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 164
Módulo 3G/4G ............................................................................... 165
Solución de problemas ................................................................... 166
Especificaciones ............................................................................. 167
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ............................... 169
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................172
Configurazione RAID ....................................................................174
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli A & B) ............................................................................176
Indicatori LED ...............................................................................177
Tastiera & tasti funzione ................................................................ 178
Control Center ............................................................................... 179
Applicazione Flexikey® ................................................................ 182
LED di retroilluminazione delle tastiera ........................................ 186
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modello A) ................................................................................... 188
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modello B) ................................................................................... 189
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore (Modelli A & B) ...........190
Schermata Start, Desktop e Charms Bar di Windows 8.1 .............191
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 ...........................................192
Funzioni video ............................................................................... 193
Opzioni risparmio energia ............................................................. 194
Funzionalità audio ......................................................................... 194
Camera PC .....................................................................................196
Installazione driver ........................................................................197
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ................................................. 199
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ............................................ 201
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ......................................................... 202
Tecnologia Intel® Smart Response ...............................................203
Tecnologia Intel® Rapid Start ....................................................... 204
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 206
Modulo 3G/4G ............................................................................... 207
Risoluzione dei problemi ............................................................... 208
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................ 209
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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.
© November 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°
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 sys-
tem 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.
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/D C A dapter Plugge d-In
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked
in position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to
use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and
mouse) to their ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack
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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
(make sure you use the adapter when
first setting up the computer, as to
safeguard the computer during shipping
the battery will be locked to not power the
system until first connected to the AC/DC
adapter).
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a
comfortable viewing angle (do not to
exceed 135 degrees);
(as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the
base of the computer (Note: Never lift the
computer by the lid/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer
“on”.
use the other hand
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Model Differences
This notebook series includes two different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below.
Feature Model A Model B
Display Type
3G/4G Module
Sub Woofer
Dimensions & Weight
15.6" (39.62cm), 16:9, QFHD (3840x2160)/
FHD (1920x1080)
Factory Option No
No Yes
386mm(w) * 262mm(d) * 7 - 35.7mm(h)
3.4kg (Barebone System with Video Card and
82WH Battery)
Table 1 - Model Differences
17.3" (43.94cm)
418mm(w) * 282mm(d) * 16 - 38.7mm(h)
3.9kg (Barebone System with Video Card
, 16:9, FHD (1920x1080)
and 82WH Battery)
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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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 SATA 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 7 on page 29. Make
sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)
driver (see page 35).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
2
1
4
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. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. LED Indicators
8. Keyboard
9. Touchpad & Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
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2 1
4
3 3
Model A
Model B
15.6” (39.62cm)
17.3” (43.94cm)
8
7
6
9
8
7
6
5 5
5
5
9
10
10
7
7
(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
Green
Green The Hard Disk is in use
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
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*
*The powered USB 3.0 port (see page 20) 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 40).
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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 +
Table 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
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Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Volume Decrease/
Brightness Decrease/
PC Camera Power
Turn LCD Backlight Off
Increase
Change Display Configuration
Increase
Toggle
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 20)
Control Center Toggle (see page 11)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Disable/Enable Flexikey®
(see page 14)
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 Cent er 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 outlined on the following page(s).
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Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter
plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status
bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen bright-
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ness 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.
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.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Power Conservation
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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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
Backlight Keyboard
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Click the numbers under the Backlight Keyboard icon to
adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight LED.
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 accidental-
ly triggering menus with the Windows Key.
Sound Blaster
Click Enable/Disable to enable/disable the Sound Blaster
audio (see Sound Blaster Audio on page 28).
Headphone
The headphones may be set for different effects using this
menu.
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 key and P key
Note that you can assign actions to any keyboard key except the Windows key and P key.
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Flexikey®
Applica-
tion
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configura-
tion application, which allows you to assign a single key
to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch pro-
grams and applications, to create text macros and to
disable certain keys. The application can also be used to
configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gam-
ing etc. All the configuration settings are retained under
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(up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
The Flexikey® application can be accessed by clicking
the button
ter or by clicking the icon
the desktop taskbar.
in the Gaming section of the Control Cen-
in the notification area of
Profiles
The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete profiles (you can maintain
12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the
menus. If you double-click on a profile you can change the
Profile Name, and change an Image file (images created
using PNG files).
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Keyboard and Mouse Settings
Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or
mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen
(e.g. you may wish to create a profile with settings only
for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or
mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for
either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 9 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
Keyboard Settings
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The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for
by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to
type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key
and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch
App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bot-
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tom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in
the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to
remind you of the action’s function.
Figure 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
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
in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or
mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s
executable file.
• EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys
(or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
• DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard
keys or mouse buttons.
• STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in
any application, and to disable unused keys.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express
Key.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in
Action Type.
2. In the following example we want to change an existing game
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key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and
the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to
combine this movement to sprint forward.
3. Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.
4. Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination
a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to
avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5. Click 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
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.
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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.
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
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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Keyboard Backlight LED
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Keyboard
Backlight
Application
Press Fn plus the key to toggle th e keyboard LED on/
off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn +
key combination outlined in the table below. In addition
press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight
application to configure the settings.
Keyboard Backlight Application
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by
pressing the Fn plus key.
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Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
Toggle the Keyboard LED On/Off
Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Keyboard LED Illumination Increase
Left keyboard LED on/off
Middle keyboard LED on/off
Right keyboard LED on/off
Lightbar LED on/off
Table 5 - Keyboard LEDs
Modes
The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the
effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when
exiting the application to retain the setting.
Mode Buttons
Random Color Wave Up/Down
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
Breathe (All Colors) Tempo Beat
Cycle Colors
Table 6 - Mode Buttons
Dancing Effect
Flashing
Brightness
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Preview
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Keyboard
Sections
Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar
to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight.
Color Swatch
The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you
to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by
clicking on the color required. You can choose to display
the swatch either in Full Color or as an 256 Color
Scheme. Click the Custom mode button to select any colors from the swatch and to apply your chosen colors to
parts of the keyboard (and the lightbar).
Preview
The bottom left section of the application allows you to
preview the setting changes made to colors on the keyboard and lightbar.
Keyboard Sections and Lightbar
The bottom right section of the application allows you to
select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard (and the lightbar) on which to apply the color changes and effects.
Sets
The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color
and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings.
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Figure 16 - Color Swatch
Save & Exit
Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save
to exit and retain the settings.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model A)
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Front
Left
Right
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Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Model A)
1. Lightbar
2. LED Power Indicators
3. RJ-45 LAN Ja c k
4. USB 3.0 Ports
5. Powered USB 3. 0 Po rt
(See Below)
6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
7. Combined eSATA/ USB
3.0 Port
8. S/PDIF-Out Jack
9. Headphone Jack
10. Microphone Jack
11. Line-In Jack
12. Security Lock Slot
13. Vent
14. HDMI-Out Port
15. D isplayPorts
16. DC-In Jack
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USB
When the powered USB 3.0 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 40). Toggle power to
this port by using Fn + power button.
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Rear
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views (Model B)
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6
4
5
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Front
Left
Right
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Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Model B)
1. Lightbar
2. LED Power Indicators
3. RJ-45 LAN Jack
4. USB 3.0 Ports
5. Powered USB 3.0 Port
(See Below)
6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
7. Combined eSATA/ USB
3.0 Port
8. S/PDIF-Out Jack
9. Headphone Jack
10. Microphone Jack
11. Line-In Jack
12. Security Lock Slot
13. Vent
14. HDMI-Out Port
15. DisplayPorts
16. DC-In Jack
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USB
When the powered USB 3.0 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 40). Toggle power to
this port by using Fn + power button.
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Rear
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
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System Map: Bottom Views (Models A & B)
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Bottom & Rear Views (Models A & B)
1. Vent
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Battery
4. Sub Woofer
(Model B Only)
5. HDD Bay
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Model B
Model A
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Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for the purposes of device
upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the hard disk/RAM etc., for any reason,
please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks
any vent while the computer is in use.
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Windows 8.1 Start Screen,
Figure 22 - Start Screen (Windows 8.1)
Figure 23 - 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 24 - 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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