Clevo P955ET1, P955ET3 User guide
Contents
About this Concise User Guide ..................................... ... ..............................1
System Startup ................................................................................................4
Intel® Optane™ .............................................................................................5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ..........................................7
LED Indicators ...............................................................................................8
Keyboard ........................................................................................................9
Keyboard & Function Keys ..........................................................................10
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views .....................................................11
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views ...........................................................12
Control Center ..............................................................................................13
Flexikey® Application .................................................................................16
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and
Settings ......................................................................................................... 22
Video Features ..............................................................................................23
Audio Features ..............................................................................................25
Power Options ..............................................................................................25
Driver Installation .............................. ... ......................................... ...............26
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................................27
Bluetooth Module (Option) ..........................................................................27
Fingerprint Reader (Option) .........................................................................29
TPM (Option) ...............................................................................................30
TPM Management in Windows ....................................................................30
Troubleshooting .................... ................................ ............................... ......... 31
Specifications ................................................................................................3 2
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ...................................................35
Schnellstart ................................................................................................... 38
Intel® Optane™ ...........................................................................................39
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildsc hirm ......41
LED-Anzeigen ...................... ............................. ............................ ............... 4 2
Tastatur .............................. .................................................................. .........43
Tastatur & Funktionstasten ...........................................................................44
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts .................................45
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten ..........................................46
Control Center ..............................................................................................47
Flexikey® Anwendung ............................................. ................................... 50
Farbige Tastatur Hintergrundlicht-LED .......................................................54
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und Einstellungen
von Windows 10 ...........................................................................................56
Grafikfunktionen .......................................................................................... 57
Audiofunktionen ..................... ......................... ...................... ....................... 59
Energieoptionen ................... ............ ............. ............. ............ ............. .......... 59
Installation der Treiber .................................... ... .... ...................................... 60
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) ....................................................................61
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ........................................... ... ... ... .......................6 1
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ........ ......................................... .......................63
TPM (Option) ...............................................................................................64
Fehlerbehebung ............................................................................................ 65
Technische Daten ......................................................................................... 66
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ..................................................... 69
Guide de démarrage rapide .. ... ... ................................................................... 72
Intel® Optane™ ........................................ ...................................................73
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ............................. 75
Indicateurs LED ............................................................................................ 76
Clavier .......................................................................................................... 77
Clavier & touches fonction ...........................................................................78
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite .......................................79
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière ...............................................80
Control Center ..............................................................................................81
Application Flexikey® .................................................................................84
LED colorée de rétro-éclairage de clavier .................................................... 88
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de Configura-
tion et Paramètres de Windows 10 ............................................................... 90
Caractéristiques vidéo .................. ... .......................................... ... ................91
Caractéristiques audio .................. ... .......................................... ... ................93
Options d’alimentation ................................................................................. 93
Installation du pilote ..................... ... .......................................... ... ................94
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ........................................... .......................... 95
Module Bluetooth (Option) ....................................... ... ... ............................. 95
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) .................... ................................... 97
TPM (Option) ...............................................................................................98
Dépannage ....................................................................................................99
Spécifications ..............................................................................................100
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ...................................................103
Guía rápida para empezar ...........................................................................106
Intel® Optane™ .........................................................................................107
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ...........................109
Indicadores LED .........................................................................................110
Teclado ....................................................................................................... 111
Teclado & teclas de función .......................................................................112
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha ..............................113
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior .............................................114
Control Center ............................................................................................115
Aplicación Flexikey® ........ ... ... ......................................... .... ......................118
LED de retroiluminación de teclado en color .............................................122
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control y
Configuración de Windows 10 ............................................. ......................124
Parámetros de vídeo ....................................................................................125
Características de audio ..............................................................................127
Opciones de energía ....................................................................................127
Instalación de controladores ....................................... ... .............................128
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) .......... ......................................................129
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ........... ... ... ......................................................129
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) ..... ... ... ......................................... .... ...131
TPM (Opción) .............................................................................................132
Solución de problemas ................. ...............................................................133
Especificaciones ......................................................................................... 134
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ......................................................... .. 137
Guida di avvio rapido ............................................. .................................... 140
Intel® Optane™ ........................................ .................................................141
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto ..........143
Indicatori LED ............................................................................................144
Tastiera ................................... .................................................................... 145
Tastiera & tasti funzione ............................................................................ 146
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra ........................147
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore ...... ... ... .... .................148
Control Center ............................................................................................149
Applicazione Flexikey® ... ... ......................................... .............................. 152
Tastiera colorata LED di retroilluminazione ............................. ................. 156
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello di
controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 ....................................................158
Funzioni video ............................................................................................159
Funzionalità audio ...................................................................................... 161
Opzioni risparmio energia .......................................................................... 161
Installazione driver .....................................................................................162
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ..............................................................163
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ..................................................................... 163
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ........................................................165
TPM (Opzione) ...........................................................................................166
Gestione TPM in Windows ........................................................................166
Risoluzione dei problemi ........ ... ......................................... ........................16 7
Specifiche tecniche ....................... ... .... ......................................... ..............168
About this Concise User Guide
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a s upplement, and not a substitute for the
expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper oper ation of
the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure
(or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc does not contain an operating system.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
©
September 2018
Trademarks
Intel is a trademark/registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft 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
electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the
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computer could be badly damaged.
• Avoid interfer ence. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may
violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to
electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the fo llowing conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the
operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the
poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
Safety Information
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• 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.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before
putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from
any external power supplies, peripherals and cables. It is advisable to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally
turning the machine on.
• 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.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair
or replacement to your service representative or qualified service
personnel.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-plated
logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general
wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the
exposed logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling
the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD
electro-plated logo. 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.
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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 a ccording 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.
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System Startup
130°
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/
Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should always
shut your computer down by
choosing the Shut down
command in Windows (see
below). This will help prevent
hard disk or system problems.
1. Click the
Start
Menu
icon .
2. Click the
Power
item .
3. Choose Shut down from
the menu.
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. When first setting up the computer use the following
procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the
battery will be locked to not power the system until first
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connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the left of
the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter and leave it
there for 6 seconds or longer.
• Remove the adapter cord from the computer’s DC-In jack, and
then plug it back in again; the battery will now be unlocked.
5. Use one hand to raise the
(do not exceed 130 degrees); use the other hand (as illustrated
in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer ( Note: Never li ft
the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software
pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are
re-configuring your computer for a different system, you
will find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 10.
Intel® Optane™ Support
You need to setup Intel® Optane™ before installing your
Windows 10 operating system (see Intel® Optane™ on
page 5).
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Intel® Optane™
Intel® Optane™ is a combination of a compatible memory device and Intel Rapid Storage Technology soft-
ware. This combination is designed to speed up your
system performance by caching boot data, executables,
frequently accessed data and system page files to a non
volatile, low latency Intel® Optane™ SSD.
Contact your distributor or supplier to see if your system
supports this technology.
If you are reinstalling a system that has previously been
setup in RAID Mode, make sure you have disabled the Intel Optane Memory (see Disabling Intel® Optane™ on
page 6).
Intel® Optane™ Setup
You need to setup Intel® Optane™ before installing your
Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
• The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD.
• An attached extern al DVD drive.
• An Intel® Optane™ SSD installed in your system.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
4. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Main menu.
5. Select OffBoard NVMe Controller Configuration and press
Enter to check that an Intel® Optane™ SSD is present.
6. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
7. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select RAID Mode.
8. Select “Save and Exit”, however ensure that the condition in
the bulleted point below is met before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD
drive, as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from
the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key
to boot from the DVD).
9. 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).
10. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
11. It is recommended that you select and then delete existing
partitions.
12. Click New to create a partition for Windows.
13. It is very important to make sure that when you create the
partition, leave at least a minimum of unallocated space of 5MB.
14. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
15. Install the Windows drivers (see page 26). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
16. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
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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”.
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17. Click Enable.
Figure 2 - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Status
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18. The system will pop-up a message and ask you to select a
compatible fast drive (in this case there should only be one
option).
19. You will need to rest art the computer af ter enabling Optane, and
make sure the system is powered by the powered AC/DC
adapter, and not by battery only.
20. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time).
21. After the process has been completed restart the computer.
Disabling Intel® Optane™
If you wish to disable an existing Intel® Optane™ setup
then follow the procedure below to do so.
1. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
2. Click Disable.
3. Click Yes when the message pops up.
4. Restart the computer to complete the process.
5. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
6. The Status of Intel® Optane™ Memory is indicated in the
Window.
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
Figure 3
Front View with LCD
Panel Open
1. PC Camera
2. *Camera LED
*When the camera is in
use, the LED will be
illuminated.
3. Built-In Array
Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. Keyboard
8. Touchpad & Buttons
9. (Optional) Fingerprint
Reader
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.
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
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Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking Orange* The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In and the Powered USB Port is On*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Green The Hard Disk is in use
Green Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN and Bluetooth Modules are OFF)
Table 1 - LED Indicators
*The powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port (see page 11) 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 31).
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Keyboard
Function Keys
Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
Function Keys
Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
The keyboard, white-LED illuminated keyboard or full color illuminated keyboard (Factory Option), includes a nu-
meric keypad (on the right side of the keyboard) for easy numeric data input. Pressing Num Lk turns on/off the numeric
keypad. It also features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly.
White-LED Illuminated Keyboard
The keyboard illumination level may be adjusted, or turned off/on, by using the Fn + F4 keys.
(Factory Option) Full Color Illuminated Keyboard
Refer to Colored Keyboard Backlight LED on page 20.
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Figure 4 - Keyboard
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Keyboard & Function Keys
The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the
basic function key combinations, some visual indicators are available when the Control Center driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn +
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle Number Lock Toggle
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Toggle Keyboard Illumi-
nation/Adjust Brightness
Level
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration (see page 24)Fn +
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
PC Camera Power
Toggle
Airplane Mode Toggle
(For White-LED Key-
boards)
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power
Button
Fn +
*Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when
playing games.
Fn +
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 11)
Control Center Toggle (see page 13)
Fan Automatic Con-
trol/ Full Power/Max-Q
Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see page
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Table 2 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Sleep Toggle
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views
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Left
Right
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Figure 5 - Front, Left & Right Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Security Lock Slot
3. Vent
4. DC-In Jack
5. HDMI-Out Port
6. Mini DisplayPorts
7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Ports
8. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports
9. *Powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Type-A Port
*Toggle power to this port by using Fn +
Power Button (see Table 1 on
page 8).
10. Microphone-In Jack
11. 2-In-1 Audio Jack
(Headphone & S/
PDIF Out Combo
Jack)
12. Multi-in-1 Card
Reader
13. RJ-45 LAN Jack
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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 & Rear Views
Figure 6
Bottom & Rear Views
1. Vent
2. RJ-45 LAN Jack
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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Control Center
Figure 7
Control Center
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.
Control Center Menus
The Control Center contains 5 menu headings (System Monitor, Basic Setting, LED Device, Flexikey® and Extra
Setting). The System Monitor tab provides information on the computer’s GPU and CPU. The Basic Setting tab al-
lows you to adjust the power mode and other system features. The LED Device tab allows you to configure your illuminated keyboard. Flexikey® is a quick hotkey configuration application. The Extra Setting tab allows you to adjust
the app skin color to your choice. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following
pages.
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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate
icon in the center
will affect the Airplane Mode and PC camera power.
of the Control Center. Each power mode
Power Status (Basic Setting)
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.
Mode Airplane Mode PC Camera
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Power Saving ON OFF
Quiet OFF ON
Performance OFF ON
Entertainment* OFF ON
*Clicking the Default button in Entertainment will reset the default
settings for this mode.
Brightness (Basic Setting)
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the dial to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations.
Camera/Touchpad/Left Windows Key (Basic
Setting)
Click these buttons to toggle the PC Camera or Touchpad power status, or to turn the Left Windows Key func-
tionality on/off. The button under the icon will appear
highlighted when it is enabled. Note that the power status
of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode
selected.
Sleep Button (Basic Setting)
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode (you will
receive a warning before the system switches to the power-saving mode and will need to click OK to confirm).
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Volume (Basic Setting)
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the dial to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/Number Lock/Airplane
Mode (Basic Setting)
Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and
Airplane Mode.
KB Sleep Timer/KB Brightness (LED Device)
Enable and then select the amount of time for which the
system is idle before the keyboard LED enters sleep mode
(i.e. the LED keyboard illumination will turn off to save
power). You can also adjust the keyboard brightness.
Fan (System Monitor)
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You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Au-
tomatic or Custom from this menu item. The fan speed
will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the
CPU/GPU. You can use the Offset slider to adjust the settings to your preference. However you can adjust the setting to Maximum if you prefer.
The Custom setting allows you to click and drag on any
of the 2 midrange nodes on the graph in order to adjust the
temperature parameters of the CPU Fan or GPU Fan.
Max-Q
If your NVIDIA video adapter supports MaxQ (check with your distributor/supplier) tech-
nology you can set the fan to Max-Q. When
the Max-Q setting is enabled, and the system
is operating within suitable power/performance parameters, the GPU will consume less power, produce less heat,
and therefore the fans will not need to spin so much, resulting in a quieter system.
All these settings can be overidden by the system, as a
safety precaution, if it requires heavier use of the fan.
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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 -
Profile
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 to 12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
Click Flexikey® in the top left of the Control Center to
access the Flexikey® application.
Profiles
The controls at the top right side of the application relate
to Profiles. You can Add /Delete profiles, Export
and Import profiles by clicking on the appropriate
icon. 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 (at the bottom right of the application window) to create settings for the keyboard and/
or mouse. Clicking on Keyboard Macro or Macro
Mouse will allow you to access the settings page for either
the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 9 - Enable (Keyboard Macro & Macro Mouse)
Keyboard Settings
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The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for
any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key
and then select the action type (Express Key, Launch
App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the top
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 re-
mind 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 forward and backward
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 top of the page. You can rename the action by
clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type
in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
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Figure 11 - Mouse Configuration
Flexikey® Application Features:
• Express Key - This feature allows you to configure a sin-
gle key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful
in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• Launch App - This simply assigns single keys (or mouse
clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s executable
file.
• Express Text - With this you can assign single keys (or
mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
• Disable - Use this function to disable any keyboard keys or
mouse buttons.
• Statistics - Use this to quickly record keys in use in any
application, and to disable unused keys.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express
Key.
1. Enable and select Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile,
click on the chosen key to select it, and then click to select
Express Key.
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 the Record
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).
4. Click the Record
and stop recording.
5. Click on the key, and then click in the Tool Tips field and type to
give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”.
6. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and
then click Restore.
7. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in green.
button and then press the key or
button again to complete the process
Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows:
1. Enable and select Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile,
click to select a key to launch the appllication, and then click to
select Launch App.
2. Click Browse at the bottom left of the application window.
Figure 12 - Keyboard - Launch App
3. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open.
4. The key will now be configured to open the selected application
under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in red.
5. If you want to remove any Launch App key, select it and click on
Restore.
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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 Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile,
click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text.
2. Click in the Text Content field and type in your message and
click Save.
3. Click the Record
keys to use 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. Click the Record button again to
stop the process.
button in Start key and press the
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.
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Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1. Enable and select Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile,
click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable.
2. The key will now be disabled.
3. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on
Restore.
4. The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key
will appear in gray.
Figure 13 - Keyboard - Express Text
4. Click the Record button 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.
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Colored Keyboard Backlight LED
1
2
3
1
3
2
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Keyboard
Backlight
Application
(For Illuminated Colored Keyboards Only)
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 (or by clicking LED Device
in the top left of the Control Center).
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
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Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
Toggle the Ke y b oa rd LE D O n/ Off
Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Keyboard LED Illumination Increase
Toggle the Left keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Middle keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Right keyboard LED On/Off
Table 3 - Keyboard LEDs
Color Swatch
The color swatch in the middle of the screen allows you to
select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by
clicking on the color required. Click to select any colors
from the swatch to apply to the whole keyboard (under
Whole Keyboard) or parts of the keyboard (under Partial Keyboard).
KB Sleep Timer
Enable and then select the amount of time for which the
system is idle before the keyboard LED enters sleep mode
(i.e. the LED keyboard illumination will turn off to save
power).
KB Brightness
Click on any of the numbers (1 - 4) on the KB Brightness
bar to set the brightness level of the LED Device. You can
also turn the keyboard backlight off by clicking the OFF
button, or by using the Fn plus key.
LED Mode - Whole Keyboard/Partial Keyboard
Click either of the headings on the left under LED Mode
(Whole Keyboard or Partial Keyboard) to select how
the colors will be applied.
• Whole Keyboard - Simply click a color from the outer
band of the swatch, or click one of the color mixes
from the center of the swatch and it will be immediately applied to the whole keyboard.
• Partial Keyboard - Simply click a color from the
outer band of the swatch, or click one of the color
mixes from the center of the swatch, and then click one
of the keyboard section hea ding s (Left, Mid or Right)
to apply the color.
Figure 15 - LED Mode - Partial Keyboard
LED Mode - Keyboard Effect
Click on Keyboard Effect (under LED Mode) and then
click any of the Effect buttons to view the effects on the
keyboard.
Flash Breath
Dance Cycle
Tempo Random
Wave
Table 4 - Keyboard Effects
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Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu,
Figure 16
Start Menu,
Context Menu,
Taskbar, Control Panel and
Settings
Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings
Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be
accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower
left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard).
Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key
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combination) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as
Apps and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Device
Manager and Network Connections etc.
The notification area of the taskbar is in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the
control panels and applications referred to throughout the course of this manual can
be accessed from here.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. To
access the Control Panel, select Control Panel under the Windows System item in
the Start Menu.
The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to
a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Devices, Phone, Network & Internet, Personalization, Apps, Accounts, Time
& Language, Gaming, Ease of Access, Search, Cortana, Privacy and Update & Security.
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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, from the Display control panel in Win-
dows 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 switch
between the integrated GPU and the discrete GPU when
required by the applications in use.
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
1. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the
menu.
2. Choose the required display settings from the menus.
To access the Intel® UHD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Access the Intel® UHD Graphics Control Panel from the Start
menu in Windows.
OR
2. Use the Ctrl + Alt + F12 key combination shortcut to open the
Intel® UHD Graphics Control Panel.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Access the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Start menu in Windows.
OR
2. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from
the menu.
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Display Devices
4 Connected Displays
Note that when 4 displays are connected, only 2 displays
may be configured in Duplicate mode.
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Project
Figure 18
Display (Multiple
displays)
Note that you can use external displays connected to the
HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
Configuring the Displays in Windows
All external and internal displays (up to 4 active displays)
can be configured from Windows by using the Display or
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System (in Settings) control panel or the Project menu.
To configure the displays using the Display control panel:
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn
it(them) on.
2. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the
menu.
3. Click the Detect button.
4. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
5. You can configure up to 4 displays from the Multiple displays
menu.
To configure the displays using the Project menu:
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it(them) on.
2. Press the + P (or Fn + F7) key
combination.
3. Click on any one of the options from the menu
to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend
or Second screen only.
4. You can also click Connect to a wireless
display at the bottom of the Project screen
and follow the steps to connect to any
wireless enabled display.
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Audio Features
Figure 19
Sound Blaster
Connect
Figure 20 - Power Options
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows.
The volume may be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6
key combination. The sound volume level can also be set
using the volume control within Windows. Click the
Speaker icon in the taskbar to check the setting.
Power Options
The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power
management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the
options for the power button, sleep button (Fn + F12),
computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode
(the default power saving state) from the left menu.
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Sound Blaster® Cinema 5
The Sound Blaster Connect application allows you to
configure the audio settings to your requirements for the
best performance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster Connect Application
Run the Sound Blaster Connect control panel from the
Start menu in Windows.
Click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the
options to create a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings
and click Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options.
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Driver Installation
Driver Installation & Power
When installing drivers make
sure your computer is powered
by the AC/DC adapter connected to a working power source.
Some drivers draw a significant
amount of power during the installation procedure, and if the
remaining battery capacity is not
adequate this may cause the
system to shut down and cause
system problems (note that
there is no safety issue involved
here, and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute).
Figure 21 - Install Drivers
Driver Installation
General Guidelines
As a general guide follow
the default on-screen instructions for each driver
(e.g. Next > Next > Fin-
ish) unless you are an
advanced user. In many
cases a restart is required
to install the driver.
Make sure any modules
(e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth)
are ON before installing
the appropriate driver.
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation
of the computer. This setup will probably have already been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click
Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Install the drivers in the order indicated in Figure 21. Click to select the drivers you wish to install (you should note down the drivers as you
install them). Note: If you need to reinstall any driver, you should uninstall the driver first
Latest Updates
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After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Check for updates (Settings > Update & Security > Check for
updates) and go to the Microsoft Store and click Downloads and updates > Get updates to update all Apps etc.
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