Clevo XMG-P505 Concise User Manual
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 37. 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 73. 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 109. 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 145. 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 ............................................................................................. 5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open .................................. 7
LED Indicators ........................................................................................ 8
Keyboard & Function Keys .................................................................... 9
Control Center ........................................................ ... ............................ 10
Combo Keys Application ...................................................................... 13
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views .............................................. 17
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views .................................................... 18
Windows 8.1 Start Screen, Desktop and Charms Bar ....................... .. 19
Windows 8.1 Control Panel .... ................................................ ..............20
Video Features ...................................................................................... 21
Power Options .......... ................................................. ............................ 22
Audio Features ......................................................................................22
PC Camera ............................................................................................ 24
Driver Installation .............. .. ... ................................................ ... ...........25
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...........................................................27
Bluetooth Module (Option) .................................................... ... ...........28
Intel® Smart Response Technology ............................ .........................29
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........ ........................................ .............30
Fingerprint Reader ................................................................................ 32
Trusted Platform Module ........................... ........................................... 33
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 34
Specifications ................... .......................... ........................... ................ 35
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ........................................... 37
Schnellstart ............... .......... ....... .......... .......... ......... .......... ....... .......... .... 40
RAID Setup ........................................................................................... 41
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ................................................................................... 43
LED-Anzeigen .............. ................................................ ........................ 44
Tastatur & Funktionstasten ....................................................................45
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ............................................................46
Combo Keys Anwendung ..................................... .. ...............................49
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts ........................53
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten ...................................54
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm, Desktop und Charms-Leiste ...............55
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung ............................ .. ...............................56
Grafikfunktionen ...................................................................................57
Energieoptionen ............... ............ .............. ............... .............. ............... 5 8
Audiofunktionen ......... ................... ...................... ...................... ............ 58
PC-Kamera ............................................................................................60
Installation der Treiber ................................... .. ... ..................................61
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .............................................................63
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) .....................................................................64
Intel® Smart Response-Technologie ....................................................65
Intel® Rapid Start-Technologie ............................................................66
Fingerabdruckleser ................................................................................68
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...........................................................69
Fehlerbehebung .....................................................................................70
Technische Daten ..................................................................................71
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ..............................................73
Guide de démarrage rapide ....................................................................76
Configuration RAID ..............................................................................77
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert .....................79
Indicateurs LED .....................................................................................80
Clavier & touches fonction ....................................................................81
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ......................................................82
Application Combo Keys ......................................................................85
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite ...............................89
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière .......................................90
Écran d'accueil, bureau et Barre des charmes de Windows 8.1 ...........91
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ..........................................92
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Caractéristiques vidéo .............................. ............................................. 93
Options d’alimentation .........................................................................94
Caractéristiques audio ........................................................................... 94
Caméra PC ............................................................................................ 96
Installation du pilote .............................................................................97
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ..............................................................99
Module Bluetooth (Option) ................................................................100
Technologie Intel® Smart Response ..................................................101
Technologie Intel® Rapid Start ............... .. ......................................... 102
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales ............................................................ 104
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ........................................................105
Dépannage .......................................................................................... 106
Spécifications ................... .......................... ........................... .............. 107
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ............................. ..............109
Guía rápida para empezar ................................................................... 112
Configuración RAID ........................................................................... 113
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ....................115
Indicadores LED ................ .. ................................................. .. ............116
Teclado & teclas de función ................................ .. ... .......................... 117
Control Center (Centro de control) ................... ... .. ... .......................... 118
Aplicación Combo Keys ..................................................................... 121
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha .......................125
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior .....................................126
Pantalla Inicio, escritorio y barra Charms de Windows 8.1 ..............127
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 ......................................................128
Parámetros de vídeo ............................................................................129
Opciones de energía ................................... ......................................... 130
Características de audio ....................................... .. ... .. ........................ 130
Cámara PC .......................................................................................... 132
Instalación de controladores ............................................................... 133
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ........................................................ 135
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ................................................................136
Tecnología Intel® Smart Response ....................................................137
Tecnología Intel® Rapid Start .............................................................138
Lector de huellas digitales ................ .. .................................................140
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) .........................................................141
Solución de problemas .................................................................. ... .. .142
Especificaciones ..................................................................................143
Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente .....................................145
Guida di avvio rapido ..........................................................................148
Configurazione RAID .........................................................................149
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto ...151
Indicatori LED ........................................... ... .. .....................................152
Tastiera & tasti funzione .....................................................................153
Control Center (Centro di controllo) ...................................................154
Applicazione Combo Keys ..................................................................157
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra ..................161
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore .........................162
Schermata Start, Desktop e Charms Bar di Windows 8.1 .............. .....163
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 .................................................164
Funzioni video .....................................................................................165
Opzioni risparmio energia ...................................................................166
Funzionalità audio ...............................................................................166
Camera PC . .. ... .. ................................................ ... ................................16 8
Installazione driver ..............................................................................169
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .......................................................171
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ........ ... .. ................................................ .172
Tecnologia Intel® Smart Response ................. ....................................173
Tecnologia Intel® Rapid Start .............................................................174
Lettore d’impronte digitali ..................................................................176
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) .........................................................177
Risoluzione dei problemi .....................................................................178
Specifiche tecniche ..............................................................................179
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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.
© October 2014
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Instructions for Care and Operation
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To
prevent this, follow these suggestions:
• Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the
case and the components could be damaged.
• Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and
power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
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electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the
computer could be badly damaged.
• Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedur e s for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-pl ated
logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general
wear and tear, this adhesive may deter iorate over time and the
exposed logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling
the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD
electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying
bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport. If any such wear and tear develops contact your service center.
Power & Battery Safety
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but
it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are
unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service
representative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong
grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do
not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible
outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it
by the plug head, not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before
putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery
type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that
appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the
computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it
may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
• Recharge the batteries using the computer’s system. Incorrect
recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair
or replacement to your service representative or qualified service
personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged
battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteri es ma y
explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts bef ore disposing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal
objects.
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Polymer Battery Precautions
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your
area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides
the general battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling,
however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a
cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries.
Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
Cleaning
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply
cleaner directly to the computer.
• Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on
any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure
the computer is disconnected from any external power supplies,
peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric
shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
particularly under any of the following conditions:
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• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the
operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the
poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
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System Startup
135°
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/
LCD/Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by
choosing the Shut down command in Windows (see below). This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
Click the icon in the Start Screen and
choose Shut down from the menu.
Or
Right-click the Start button
at the bottom of the Start
Screen or the Desktop and choose Shut down or sign out
> Shut down from the context menu.
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter
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you use the adapter when first setting up the computer, as to
safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked
to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC
adapter).
5. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle
(do not to exceed 135 degrees);
in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift
the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
use the other hand (as illustrated
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software
pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are reconfiguring your computer for a different system, you will
find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 8.1.
HDD RAID Support
Your hard disk(s) can be set up in AHCI mode or RAID mode
(for increased performance or protection). Note that setting
up your hard disk(s) in RAID mode needs to be done prior to
installing the Windows OS. Do not change the mode unless
you intend to reinstall your operating system, and make sure
you back up all necessary files and data before doing so.
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(make sure
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.
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
hard disks in RAID mode:
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 1 - RAID Description
• A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second
(identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay.
Or
Two Identical solid state drives.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Note: All hard disks 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>.
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• The Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS disc.
• An attached external DVD drive.
Figure 2 -Name the RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage Technology)
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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 1 on page 5) 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 (o select the
disk required) and press <Enter>.
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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>.
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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).
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 4 on page 25. Make
sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)
driver (see page 29).
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
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7
6
5
4
5
3
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Figure 5
Front View with LCD Pan-
el Open
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is
in use, the LED will be
illuminated.
3. Built-In Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. Keyboard
8. T ouchpad & Buttons
9. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
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.
Disabling Clickpad/
Touchpad
Use the Fn + F1 or Control Center button to disable the Clickpad/
Touchpad.
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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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Off Integrated GPU (iGPU) Activated
Green Discrete GPU (dGPU) Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
*The powered USB 3.0 port (see page 17) may be toggled
on /off by means of the Fn + Power Button key combination. When the powered USB port is on it will supply power (for charging devices only, not for operating devices)
when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC
adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the
battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not
work with certain devices - see page 34).
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Green
Green The Hard Disk/Optical Device is in use
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Blue-
tooth and 3G/4G Modules are OFF)
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
Power Status
The AC/DC adapter is plugged in and the
powered USB Port is on*
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Table 2 - LED Indicators
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 Fn + 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
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
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Toggle Keyboard Illumi-
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
nation/Adjust Brightness
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
Level
Increase
Change Display Configuration
Increase
Toggle
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power But-
ton
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Airplane Mode Toggle
Sleep Toggle
Number Lock Toggle
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 17)
Control Center Toggle (see page 10)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Disable/Enable Combo
Keys (see page 13)
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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.
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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 brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen
brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the
Fn + F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight
(press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Fan Speed
The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control
the heat of the CPU. However you can adjust the setting to
maximum if you prefer. Select Custom and click on the
sliders to adjust the settings to your preference, however
these settings can be overidden by the system, as a safety
precaution, if it requires heavier use of the fan.
Sleep Button
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or
use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate display mode.
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Power Conservation
This system supports Energy Star power management
features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into
a low-power sleep mode after a designated period of inactivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Ener-
gy Star button.
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.
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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
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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
Headphone
The headphones may be set for different effects using this
menu.
Backlight Keyboard
Combo Keys
Click the button to access the Combo Keys application.
Click the numbers under the Backlight Keyboard icon to
adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight LED.
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Combo Keys Application
Enabling or Disabling the Combo Keys Profile in Use
You can enable or disable any keyboard or mouse profile
functions currently in use by using the Fn + Backspace 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.
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Combo
Keys Ap-
plication
The Combo Keys application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single
key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch
programs 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
gaming etc. All the configuration settings are retained under (up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
Click Combo Keys in the Gaming section of the Control
Center to launch the application.
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
the either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 9 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
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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 bottom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in
the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to
remind you of the action’s function.
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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
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
Combo Keys Application Features:
• EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a
single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful
in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or
mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s
executable file.
• EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys
(or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
• DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard
keys or mouse buttons.
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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
key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and
the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to
combine this movement to sprint forward.
3. Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.
4. Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination
a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to
avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case
we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press
the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.
9. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the
default key setting.
10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.
Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows:
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
to select a key to launch the appllication, and then click to select
Launch App in Action Type.
2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Figure 13 - Keyboard - Launch App
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Figure 12 - Keyboard - Express Key
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and
then click Delete.
3. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click
Open.
4. The key will now be configured to open the selected application
under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green.
5. If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click
on Restore.
6. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Text
A single key can be set to send a string of text within any
application using Express Text.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action
Type.
2. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in
your target program to open a text message), or you can leave
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it blank if you prefer.
3. Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
Figure 14 - Keyboard - Express Text
4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to 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 disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key will
appear in gray.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views
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Left
Right
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1. LED Indicators
2. Vent
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. *Powered USB 3.0 Port
*Toggle power to this port by using
Fn + power button (see Table 2
on page 8).
5. Mini DisplayPorts
6. S/PDIF-Out Jack
7. Microphone Jack
8. Headphone Jack
9. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
10. SIM Card Reader (for
3G/4G USIM Cards)
11. USB 3.0 Ports
12. RJ-45 LAN Jack
13. Security Lock Slot
Inserting Cards
into the Card
Reader \
Note that the cards
shouldbe inserted
with the read-able
side of the card facing upwards, as illustrated on the right.
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USIM Card Ejection
Simply press on the
SIM card to eject it,
however do not do
this while a connection is in progress.
If you do eject the card
while a 3G/4G connection is ongoing,
you will need to shut
down the system, reinsert the USIM card,
restart the system and
then reestablish the
3G/4G connection.
If you wish to change
SIM cards then you
will also need to shut
down the system, reinsert the USIM card,
restart the system and
then reestablish the
3G/4G connection.
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Front, Left & Right Views
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views
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Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
Bottom Cover
Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for
the purposes of device
upgrade as this may violate the terms of your
warranty.
If you need to replace/
remove the hard disk/
RAM/optical device
etc., for any reason,
please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
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Figure 15 - Bottom & Rear Views
1. Vent
2. DC-In Jack
3. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port
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Windows 8.1 Start Screen,
Figure 16 - Start Screen (Windows 8.1)
Figure 17 - 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 18 - Context Menu (Windows 8.1)
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to
open the Control Panel. Right-click the Start button
in the Desktop app or Start screen (or use the Windows
Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced context menu of useful features such as Control
Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device
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Manager and Network Connections etc. and then select
Control Panel.
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Video Features
The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (for
power-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for performance). You can switch display devices, and configure
display options as long as the video drivers are installed.
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology
designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life, without having to
manually change settings. The computer’s operating system (and some applications) will automatically and seemlessly switch between the integrated UMA (Unified
Memory Architecture) GPU (iGPU) and the discrete GPU
(dGPU).
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Screen
resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
To access the Intel® Iris Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click the icon (Intel® Iris Graphics Control Panel) on the
Apps screen.
OR
2. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics
Properties from the menu.
OR
3. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop
taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select NVIDIA
Control Panel from the menu.
Display Devices
Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external Flat
Panel Display or TV (connected to the HDMI-Out port/
Mini DisplayPort) as your display device.
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Power Options
Figure 19 - Power Options
Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can also be set using the volume
control in the Settings menu in the Charms Bar (on the
Start screen) or the Speaker icon in the desktop taskbar.
The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power
management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the
options for the power button, sleep button (Fn + F4),
computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode (the
default power saving state) from the left menu. Note that
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the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer
performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a
power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings and click
Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options.
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Audio Features
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager
tion area/control panel (right-click the notification area
icon to bring up an audio menu). The volume may also
be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination.
Audio Setup for HDMI
HDMI supports video and audio signals. In some cases it
will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and
manually configure the HDMI audio output.
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
3. Click Playback (tab).
4. The playback device will be selected.
5. In some cases you may need to select the audio device and
click Set Default (button).
6. Double-click the device to access the control panel tabs.
7. Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs.
8. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
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Setup for 5.1 Surround Sound
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Speaker Con-
figuration
To setup your system for 5.1surround sound you will need
to connect the audio cables to the Headphone-Out, Microphone-In and S/PDIF-Out jacks.
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification
area icon
3. Click Speakers (tab) and click Speaker Configuration (tab).
4. Select 5.1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull-down
menu.
5. Plug in the cables (you may require an adapter to connect each
cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA
adapter) from your speakers as follows:
• H eadphone-Out Jack = Side Speaker Out
• M icrophone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
• S/PDIF-Out Jack = Rear Speaker Out
6. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up.
7. Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the
speaker plugged-in (e.g. Rear Speaker Out), and then click OK
to save the setting.
8. Click OK to exit Realt e k HD Audio Manager.
and select Sound Manager).
Setup for Audio Recording
To record audio sources on your computer at optimum
quality follow the instructions below:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification
area icon
3. Click Microphone Effects (tab) in Microphone (tab), and then
click to select Noise Suppression (button), or adjust the
Recording Volume level to around 60, to obtain the optimum
recording quality.
4. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
and select Sound Manager).
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Sound Blaster Audio
Sound Blaster & HDMI
Note that the Sound Blaster
audio effects do not apply to
audio generated through an
HDMI connection.
Install the Sound Blaster application to allow you to
configure the audio settings to your requirements for the
best performance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 AP Installation
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2. Click 5.Install SBX-Fi MB 3 AP > Yes.
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3. Choose the language you prefer and click Next.
4. Click Yes to accept the license.
5. Click Next > Full Installation (button).
6. Click Next > Finish to restart the computer.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 Application
Run the Sound Blaster control panel from the notification
area of the taskbar (or from the item in the Apps screen).
Click on the tabs to access any of the control panel menus.
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Figure 21 - Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
(Taskbar Notification Area Icon)
PC Camera
When the PC Camera is in use the PC Camera LED will
be illuminated (see page 7).
Camera App
1. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera icon .
2. The camera interface will display two buttons on the
right side of the screen.
3. The upper button is used to record video, and
the lower button is used to take still pictures.
4. Right-click on the screen to bring up menu buttons
at the bottom of the screen.
5. These buttons enable you to access the Camera
roll (where captured pictures and video are displayed), set the
timer (the time period before capture begins) and set the
exposure level using the slider to obtain the best results.
Taking Pictures/Capturing Video
1. Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the
Camera icon .
2. Click to select the timer if you require a countdown before
capture.
3. Click to select either photo
4. Click in the appropraite icon to take a picture or start video
capture (if video capture begins a timer will appear in the
bottom left corner of the screen).
5. To stop video capture click the main window again (or click the
stop icon ).
6. Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll
folder within the Pictures folder.
or video mode.
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