Clevo XMG-P724 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 41. Das erweiterte
Benutzerhandbuch finden Sie auf der Disc für die Gerätetreiber und Hilfsprogramme (Disc Device Drivers &
Utilities + User's Manual).
Présentation (Français)
Ce Guide Utilisateur Concis présente les fonctionnalités
principales de votre ordinateur. La version française de
ce guide commence à la page 81. Le Manuel de l'Utilisa-
teur étendu se trouve sur le disque de Pilotes & Utilitaires + Manuel de l'Utilisateur (disque Device Drivers
& Utilities + User's Manual).
Introducción (Español)
Esta Guía del Usuario Concisa le presenta las características principales de su ordenador. La versión española de
esta guía comienza en la página 121. El Manual del usua-
rio completo se encuentra en el disco de Controladores
del dispositivo y Utilidades + Manual del usuario (disco
Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
Introduzione (Italiano)
La presente Guida Rapida per l'Utente introduce le caratteristiche principali del computer. La versione italiana di
questa guida inizia da pagina 161. Il Manuale utente
completo si trova nel disco contenente driver e utilità +
Manuale utente (disco Device Drivers & Utilities +
User's Manual).
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Contents
About this Concise User Guide ..............................................................1
System Startup ........................................................................................ 4
RAID Setup ............................................................................................. 5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & D) ........8
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models B & C) ........ 9
LED Indicators ...................................................................................... 10
Keyboard & Function Keys .................................................................. 11
Keyboard LED ...................................................................................... 12
Control Center ........................................................ ... ............................ 15
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & D) ......... 18
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models B & C) ......... 19
System Map: Bottom Views ................................................................. 20
Windows 8.1 Control Panel .... ................................................ ..............21
Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop .................................................. 21
Apps & Tiles ......................................................................... .. ... ...........22
Charms Bar ..................................................... .. .................................... 22
Video Features ...................................................................................... 23
Power Options .......... ................................................. ............................ 24
Audio Features ......................................................................................24
PC Camera ............................................................................................ 26
Driver Installation .............. .. ... ................................................ ... ...........27
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...........................................................29
Fingerprint Reader ................................................................................ 30
Bluetooth Module (Option) .................................................... ... ...........31
Trusted Platform Module ........................... ........................................... 32
Intel® Smart Response Technology ............................ .........................34
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........ ........................................ .............35
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 37
Specifications ................... .......................... ........................... ................ 38
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ............................................41
Schnellstart ............................................................................................44
RAID Setup ...........................................................................................45
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildschirm
(Modelle A & D) ...................................................................................48
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildschirm
(Modelle B & C) ....................................................................................49
LED-Anzeigen ................... ............... .............. .............. ............... .......... 50
Tastatur & Funktionstasten ....................................................................51
Tastatur-LED ..................... .................................. .................................. 52
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ............................................................55
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modelle A & D) ...................................................................................58
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modelle B & C) ....................................................................................59
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ................................................. ....60
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung ............................ .. ...............................61
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm und Desktop .........................................61
Apps und Kacheln .................................................................................62
Charms-Leiste .................... ..... ..... ..... .... ... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... .....62
Grafikfunktionen ...................................................................................63
Energieoptionen ............... ............ .............. ............... .............. ............... 6 4
Audiofunktionen ......... ................... ...................... ...................... ............ 64
PC-Kamera ............................................................................................66
Installation der Treiber ................................... .. ... ..................................67
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .............................................................69
Fingerabdruckleser ................................................................................70
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) .....................................................................71
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...........................................................72
Intel® Smart Response-Technologie ....................................................74
Intel® Rapid Start-Technologie ............................................................75
Fehlerbehebung .....................................................................................77
Technische Daten ..................................................................................78
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ..............................................81
Guide de démarrage rapide ...................................................................84
Configuration RAID ................................ .. ... ........................................ 85
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles A & D) ............. ................................................ .. ... ................88
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles B & C) .............. .. .. ... ................................................ ... ...........89
Indicateurs LED .................................................................................... 90
Clavier & touches fonction ............ ... .. .................................................. 91
LED du clavier ......................................................................................92
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ...................... ... .. .. ........................ 95
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière
(Modèles A & D) ............. ................................................ .. ... ................98
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière
(Modèles B & C) .............. .. .. ... ................................................ ... ...........99
Carte du système: Vues du dessous .... .. ... .. ... ...................................... 100
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ........................................101
Écran d'accueil & bureau de Windows 8.1 ......................................... 10 1
Applications et Vignettes ......................... .. ... ...................................... 102
Barre des charmes ...............................................................................102
Caractéristiques vidéo .............................. ........................................... 103
Options d’alimentation .......................................................................104
Caractéristiques audio ......................................................................... 104
Caméra PC .......................................................................................... 106
Installation du pilote ...........................................................................107
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ............................................................109
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales ............................................................ 110
Module Bluetooth (Option) ................................................................111
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ........................................................112
Technologie Intel® Smart Response ..................................................114
Technologie Intel® Rapid Start ............... .. ......................................... 115
Dépannage .......................................................................................... 117
Spécifications ................... .......................... ........................... .............. 118
Contenidos
cisa ........................... .................................. .................................. ........121
Guía rápida para empezar ....................................................................124
Configuración RAID ...........................................................................125
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos A & D) .................................................................................128
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos B & C) .................................................................................129
Indicadores LED ..................................................................................130
Teclado & teclas de función ................................................................131
LED del teclado ...................................................................................132
Control Center (Centro de control) ......................................................135
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha, y posterior
(Modelos A & D) .................................................................................138
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha, y posterior
(Modelos B & C) .................................................................................139
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior ..........................................................140
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 .......................................................141
Pantalla Inicio y escritorio de Windows 8.1 ........................................141
Apps y Mosaicos .................................................................................142
Barra Charms .... ... ................................................ .. ... ...........................142
Parámetros de vídeo ............................................................................143
Opciones de energía ............................................................................144
Características de audio .......................................................................144
Cámara PC . .. ... .. ................................................ ... ................................14 6
Instalación de controladores ................................................................147
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) .........................................................149
Lector de huellas digitales ................ .. .................................................150
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ............................. ... .. ..............................15 1
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) .........................................................152
Tecnología Intel® Smart Response ................. ....................................154
Tecnología Intel® Rapid Start .............................................................155
Solución de problemas .................................................................. ... .. .157
Especificaciones ..................................................................................158
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente .................................... 161
Guida di avvio rapido ............................................................. ... .........164
Configurazione RAID .........................................................................165
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli A & D) .................................................................................168
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli B & C) ... .. ................................................ ............................. 169
Indicatori LED ....... ............................................................................. 170
Tastiera & tasti funzione ..................................................................... 171
LED della tastiera ...............................................................................172
Control Center (Centro di controllo) ......... ... .. .. .................................. 175
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modelli A & D) .................................................................................178
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modelli B & C) ... .. ................................................ ............................. 179
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore ............................................180
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 ................................................181
Schermata Start e Desktop di Windows 8.1 .......................................181
App & Titoli ........................................................................................ 182
Charms Bar ..................................................... .. .................................. 182
Funzioni video ................................................................... ... ..............183
Opzioni risparmio energia ..................................................................184
Funzionalità audio ............................................................................... 184
Camera PC .......................................................................................... 186
Installazione driver ................. .. ... .. .....................................................187
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ...................................................... 189
Lettore d’impronte digitali ..................................................................190
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ..............................................................191
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ........................................................192
Tecnologia Intel® Smart Response ....................................................194
Tecnologia Intel® Rapid Start .......................................................... .. 195
Risoluzione dei problemi .......... ... .. ... .. ................................................ 197
Specifiche tecniche ........................................... .................................. 198
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About this Concise User Guide
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a s upplement, and not a substitute for the
expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper oper ation of
the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure
(or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc does not contain an operating system.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information
contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us-
er’s Manual disc.
© February 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 Settings in the
Charms Bar (use the Windows Logo Key + C
key combination to access
the Charms Bar) and
choose Shut down from
the Power menu.
Or
Choose Shut down or
sign out > Shut down from
the context menu (use the
Windows Logo Key +
X key combination to ac-
cess the context menu).
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
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connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle (do not to exceed 135 degrees);
illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer
(Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
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 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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use the other hand (as
Model Differences
This notebook series includes four different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below.
Feature Model A Model B* Model C* Model D
Microphone
Illuminated Touchpad
Thunderbolt Port
PC Camera
AC/DC Adapter
Dimensions & Weight
Built-In Microphone Built-In Array Microphone Built-In Microphone
No Yes No
Yes No
2.0M FHD PC Camera Module
*Note that the computer includes a 2nd Design Style for the Top Cover.
Dual PC Camera Module
(5.0M Pixels / 2.0M HD)
330W 230W
See Dimensions & Weight on page 40.
2.0M FHD PC Camera
Module
Table 1 - Model Differences
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
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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)
Identical drives reading and writing data in p arallel to inc rease performance. RA ID 0 impleme nt s a stripe d
disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a mirrored
array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle all the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk. This provides more control over how
data is copied between the master and recovery drives, fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in
Windows Explorer.
Table 2 - RAID Description
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Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
Figure 2
Name the RAID
Volume (Ad-
vanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
hard disks in RAID mode:
1. The Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS disc.
2. A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay.
3. A second (identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD
bay.
4. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
5. A USB flash drive.
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6. An operable computer (to copy files from the Device Drivers &
Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive).
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
Before setting up the system you will need to copy a driver
folder (on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc) to a USB flash drive or external USB hard disk.
However you will need to go to an operable computer and
copy the driver folder to a USB flash drive or external
USB hard disk.
1. Go to the operable computer and insert a USB flash drive or
external USB hard disk.
2. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into
the CD/DVD drive of the operable computer.
3. Copy the f6flpy-x64 folder from the location below (D: denotes
your DVD drive) on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk.
• Windows 8.1 64bit
D:\Options\00_IRST\f6flpy\f6flpy-x64
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4. Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the
BIOS.
5. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press <Enter>.
6. Set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
7. Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
8. Select SATA Mode, press <Enter> and select “RAID Mode”.
9. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
10. After the computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again.
11. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced
menu) and press <Enter>.
12. Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
13. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed
disks.
14. Go to Name: and press <Enter>.
15. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press
<Enter>.
16. Go to RAID Level: and press <Enter>.
17. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 2 on page 5) and
press <Enter>.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)/RAID 1 (Mirror)/Recovery
18. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a
disk name and press <Enter>.
19. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto X (o select the
Figure 3
Select
Disks
Figure 4
RAID Informa-
tion (Advanced >
Intel(R) Rapid
Storage Technol-
ogy)
disk required) and press <Enter>.
If you have selected a Recovery level RAID then you
need to select one disk to be Master disk (M) and one
disk to be the Recovery disk (R).
20. Y ou should select two iden tical disks to form your RAID volume.
21. If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the
“Strip Size” to your requirements.
22. If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the
Synchronization to “On Request” or “Continuous”.
23. Go to Create Volume and press <Enter>.
24. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information
will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Stor age Technology (in
the Advanced menu).
25. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
26. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”,
however ensure that the two conditions in the bulleted
points below are met before doing so.
• Make sure the W indows 8.1 OS DVD is in the 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).
• Make sure your USB flash drive or external USB hard disk is
attached to one of the USB ports on the computer.
27. Press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot
device menu.
28. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 8.1 OS DVD and
press <Enter>.
29. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from
your Windows 8.1 OS DVD.
30. 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).
31. A prompt will appear to ask you to Load Driver.
32. Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to
on your USB flash drive or external USB hard disk (X: denotes
your USB flash drive or external USB hard disk):
• Windows 8.1 64bit
X:\f6flpy-x64
33. Click Next.
34. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 8.1
operating system.
35. Install the Windows drivers as per Table 8 on page 27. Make
sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)
driver (see page 34).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & D)
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1
8
9
7
6
5
4
5
3
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Disabling Clickpad/
Touchpad
Use the Fn + F1 or Control
Center button to disable the
Clickpad/Touchpad.
Clickpad/Touchpad
Sensitivity
The mouse button zones at the
bottom of the pad measure
about 15mm from the bottom
of the pad, and the left and
right buttons are divided
roughly down the middle as illustrated below. Press the left
button zone for a left click, and
right button zone for a right
click action.
Figure 5
Front View with LCD Pan-
el Open (Models A & D)
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is
in use, the LED will be
illuminated in red.
3. Built-In Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. LED Indicators
7. Power Button
8. Keyboard
9. Clickpad and Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models B & C)
2
1
3
8
5
6
4
7
6
10
3
12
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Note that the computer features a dual camera system.
When the LCD is open, the
camera facing you is the
2.0M HD camera . The
5.0M Pixels camera (
above) is located on the top
case, which will be facing
away from you when the
LCD panel is open.
Note that the top case logo
LED pictured here may
differ in appearance from the
design on your Model B/C
purchase option.
1
A
B
A
B
Figure 6 - Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models
B & C)
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is
in use, the LED will be
illuminated in red.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. LCD
5. Volume Bar LED (Model
B Only)
6. Speakers
7. Power Button
8. LED Indicators
9. Keyboard
10. Illuminated Clickpad/
T ouchp ad and Buttons
(Model B)
11. Touchpad and Buttons
(Model C)
12. Fingerprint Reader
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1
3
8
6
4
7
6
11
3
12
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Model B
Model C
Note that the Illuminated Touchpad has a defined valid operational area of sensitivity
indicated within the sensor area
of the illustration below.
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LED Indicators
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices
aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the WLAN & Bluetooth module(s) are OFF if
you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the
system in to Airplane Mode.
Clickpad/Touchpad Cleaning
In order to improve pad performance it is necessary to
keep the surface clean and free of fingerprints and marks
etc. Use the cleaning cloth supplied to keep the pad surface clean.
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
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White The Hard Disk/Optical Device is in use
White Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
White Caps Lock Activated
White Scroll Lock Activated
White
White Clickpad/Touchpad Activated
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN & Blue-
tooth 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 3 - LED Indicators
*The powered USB 3.0 port may be toggled on /off by
means of the Fn + Power Button key combination. When
the powered USB port is on it will supply power (for
charging devices only, not for operating devices) when
the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter
plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery
with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with
certain devices - see page 37).
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Keyboard & Function Keys
Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
ScrLk &
NumLk
Figure 7 - 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 - F11 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
English
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Sleep Toggle
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration
Increase
Toggle
Brightness Decrease/
PC Camera Power
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power But-
ton
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Table 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Airplane Mode Toggle
Number Lock Toggle
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 18)
Control Center Toggle (see page 15)
Keyboard LED Toggle (see page 12)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
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Keyboard LED
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4
1
4
3
2
Figure 8
Keyboard
Backlight
Application
Press Fn plus the key to toggle the 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 the button in
the Gaming section of the Control Center).
English
Fn +
Fn +
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Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
Toggle the Keyboard LED On/Off
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Keyboard LED Illumination Increase
Left keyboard LED on/off
Middle keyboard LED on/off
Right keyboard LED on/off
T ouchp ad LED on/off (for models supporting an
illuminated touchpad)
Table 5 - Keyboard LEDs
Modes
The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the
effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when
exiting the application to retain the setting.
Mode Buttons
Random Color Wave Up/Down
Custom - Display & Configure Keyboard Sections
& Colors
Breathe (All Colors) Tempo Beat
Cycle Colors
Table 6 - Mode Buttons
Dancing Effect
Flashing
Brightness
Figure 10
Preview
Figure 11
Keyboard
Sections
Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar
to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight.
Color Swatch
The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you
to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight. by
clicking on the color required. You can choose to display
the swatch either in Full Color or as an 8 Color Scheme
(note that if your system features an illuminated Touchpad
it can be only configured in 8 colors). Click the Custom
mode button to select any colors from the swatch and to
apply your chosen colors to parts of the keyboard (and
touchpad if applicable).
Preview
The bottom left section of the application allows you to
preview the setting changes made to colors on the keyboard and touchpad (if applicable).
Keyboard (and Touchpad) Sections
The bottom right section of the application allows you to
select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard (and touchpad
if applicable) on which to apply the color changes and effects.
Sets
The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color
and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings.
English
Figure 9 - Color Swatch
Save & Exit
Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save
to exit and retain the settings.
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Keyboard LED Controls for Model B & C Computers
Top Case Logo LED (Rear)
Rear Left &
Right LEDs
Power Button
LED
Touchpad LED
Keyboard
LED
Volume Bar
LED
Note that Model B & C computers feature a series of additional LEDs, some of which can be configured by the keyboard controls and keyboard backlight application (see Keyboard LED on page 12). Note the following keyboard LED
features unique to Model B & C computers.
Keyboard LED Controls for Model B & C Computers
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Fn +
Fn +
Main LED Switch (Toggle all LEDs On/Off - except
the Power Button LED)
Turn Volume Bar LED On/Off
(Model B Only)
• Use the Main LED switch to turn on/off all LEDs.
•Use the Fn + key combination to turn on/off the Vol-
ume Bar LED (Model B Only).
• Use the keyboard LED controls and backlight application
to configure colors and effects for the touchpad, keyboard,
power button and top case logo LEDs.
• Note that the Volume Bar LED will not oscillate if the vol-
ume level is set lower than 20%.
Table 7 - Keyboard LED Controls for Model B & C Computers
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Control Center
Figure 12
Control Center
The Control Center in Windows 8.1 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen. Press the Fn + Esc
key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center
on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/
Touchpad on/off.
Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will
affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.
Control Center Menus
The Control Cent er contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click
the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control
where applicable. Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following page(s).
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Power Status (System Program)
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 (System Program)
The Brightness icon will show the current screen bright-
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ness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen
brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the
Fn + F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight
(press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume (System Program)
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Power Conservation (System Program)
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.
Sleep Button (System Program)
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
Display Switch (System Program)
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or
use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate display mode.
Time Zone (System Program)
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and
Time Windows control panel.
Desktop Background (System Program)
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you
to change the desktop background picture.
Touchpad/PC Camera (Device)
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.
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Left Windows Key (Gaming)
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.
Fan Speed (Gaming)
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.
Headphone (Gaming)
The headphones may be set for different effects using this
menu.
Backlight Keyboard (Gaming)
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Click the button to access the Backlight Keyboard application.
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & D)
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8
6
7
1
2
3
Front
Left
Right
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11
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USB
The USB 3.0 ports
are colored blue. USB 3.0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2.0,
and is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0. When the powered USB 3.0 port
is on it will
supply power (for charging devices only, not for operating devices) when the system is
off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the
battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see
page 37). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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4
15
17
16
Rear
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Figure 13
Front, Left, Right &
Rear Views (Models A
& D)
1. LED Indicators
2. Security Lock Slot
3. RJ-45 LAN Ja c k
4. Multi-in-1 Card
Reader
5. Line-In J ac k
6. S/PDIF-Out Jack
7. Microphone Jack
8. Headphone Jack
9. Optical Device Drive
Bay
10. Emergency Eject
Hole
11. Combined eSATA/
USB 2.0 Port
12. Powered USB 3.0
Port (See Below)
13. USB 3.0 Ports
14. Thunderbolt Port
(Model A Only)
15. Vent
16. HDMI-Out Port
17. DC-In Jack
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13
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models B & C)
5
8
6
7
1
2
3
Front
Left
Right
10
11
13
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Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
In order to prevent system problems make sure you do not simply pull the cable out from the
Thunderbolt port. The hardware must be ejected safely:
1.Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop App and click on the Safely Re-
move Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2.Click on Eject “Thunderbolt Device Name”.
3.When you see the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message you can remove the cable.
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18
15
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Rear
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Figure 14
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Models B & C)
1. LED Indicators
2. Rear Left & Right LEDs
3. Security Lock Slot
4. RJ-45 LAN Jack
5. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
6. Line-In Jack
7. S/PDIF-Out Jack
8. Microphone Jack
9. Headphone Jack
10. Optical Device Drive Bay
11. Emergency Eject Hole
12. Combined eSATA/ USB
2.0 Port
13. Powered USB 3.0 Port
(see page 18)
14. USB 3.0 Ports
15. Thunderbolt Port (See
Below)
16. Vent
17. HDMI-Out Port
18. DC-In Jack
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14
2
2
2
14 14
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System Map: Bottom Views
3
2
1
4
5
Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then fully
charge, a new battery before using it.
Completely discharge and charge the
battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges (see the
expanded User’s Manual on the Device
Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc).
1
1
1
Figure 14
Bottom Views
1. Vent
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Sub Woofer
4. HDD Bay
5. Battery
CPU
The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Accessing
the CPU in any way may violate your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your computer
from overheating make
sure nothing blocks any
vent while the computer is
in use.
3
2
1
5
1
1
1
4
Models A & D
Models B & C
1
1
1
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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 15
Context
Menu
Figure 16
Start
Screen
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 Manager and Network Connections etc. and then select Control Panel.
Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop
The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within
Windows 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
Windows 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.
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Apps & Tiles
Click the arrow at the bottom of the
screen to access Apps.
The Start screen will contain a number of apps, and many more
will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these
apps can fit on one screen so you will often need use the slider at
the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps.
Charms Bar
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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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Figure 17 - Start Screen with Charms Bar
Video Features
You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel in Windows as long
as the video driver is installed.
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 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
VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or TV
(connected to the HDMI-Out port/Thunderbolt port) as
your display device.
Multi GPU Configuration
(Models A, B & C Only)
This computer features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI that improves graphic quality and performance
by combining dual GPUs (two video cards are required)
in a single system.
To enable/disable SLI
1. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel
2. Click “+” next to 3D Settings if its sub-items are not shown and
then click Set SLI and PhysX configuration.
3. Click “
4. Click to select “PhysX settings; Auto-select (recommended) is
5. Click Apply and Restart Now to restart the computer.
Maximize 3D Performance
the default setting.
Configuration:
.
” under “
SLI configuration:”
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Power Options
Figure 18 - 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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