Eurocom Racer 3W User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]
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 39. 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 77. 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 115. 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 153. 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, B & C) ............................................................................8
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
(Models D & E) .................................................................................9
LED Indicators ................................................................................. 10
Keyboard & Function Keys
Control Center ................................................................................. 13
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & C) .... 15
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Model B) .............16
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models D & E) ....17
System Map: Bottom Views (Models A, B & C) ............................ 18
System Map: Bottom Views (Models D & E) .................................19
Windows Control Panel ................................................................... 20
Windows Start screen & Desktop ....................................................20
Windows 8 Desktop Taskbar ...........................................................21
Apps & Tiles .............. ............... .............. ............... ............... ........... 21
Windows 8 Charms Bar ...................................................................21
Video Features ................................................................................. 22
Power Options ................................................................................. 23
Audio Features .................................................................................23
Sound Blaster Audio ........................................................................25
PC Camera (Option) ........................................................................25
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 26
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................... 28
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ............................................................29
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................30
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................... 31
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........................................................32
Intel® Wireless Display Application ............................................... 34
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 35
Specifications
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................39
Schnellstart .......................................................................................42
RAID Setup ...................................................................................... 43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildschirm
(Modelle A, B & C) .........................................................................46
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildschirm
(Modelle D & E) .............................................................................. 47
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................. 48
Tastatur & Funktionstasten
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ....................................................... 51
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modelle A & C) ..............................................................................53
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modell B) ........................................................................................ 54
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modelle D & E) .............................................................................. 55
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten (Modelle A, B & C) ..............56
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten (Modelle D & E) ................... 57
Windows Systemsteuerung ..............................................................58
Windows Startbildschirm und Desktop ...........................................58
Windows 8 Desktop-Taskleiste .......................................................59
Apps und Kacheln ............................................................................59
Windows 8 Charms-Leiste ............................................................... 59
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................. 60
Energieoptionen ............................................................................... 61
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................. 61
Sound Blaster Audio ........................................................................63
PC-Kamera ....................................................................................... 63
Installation der Treiber ..................................................................... 64
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Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) ....................................................... 66
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ............................................................67
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ...............................................................68
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................... 69
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ........................................................70
Intel® Wireless Display Application ............................................... 72
Fehlerbehebung
Technische Daten
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ......................................... 77
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................. 80
Configuration RAID ........................................................................ 81
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles A,B & C) ......................................................................... 84
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles D & E) ............................................................................. 85
Indicateurs LED ...............................................................................86
Clavier & touches fonction
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ................................................89
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière
(Modèles A & C) .............................................................................91
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière
(Modèle B) .......................................................................................92
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière
(Modèles D & E) ............................................................................. 93
Carte du système: Vues du dessous (Modèles A, B & C) ...............94
Carte du système: Vues du dessous (Modèles D & E) .................... 95
Panneau de Configuration de Windows ........................................... 96
Écran d'accueil & bureau de Windows ............................................96
Barre des tâches du bureau de Windows 8 ......................................97
Applications et Vignettes .................................................................97
Barre des charmes de Windows .......................................................97
Caractéristiques vidéo ......................................................................98
Options d’alimentation .................................................................... 99
Caractéristiques audio ......................................................................99
Caméra PC .....................................................................................101
Installation du pilote ......................................................................102
Module LAN sans fil (Option) .......................................................104
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) .........................................105
Module Bluetooth (Option) ...........................................................106
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................. 107
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ......................................................108
Application Intel® Wireless Display .............................................110
Dépannage ..................................................................................... 111
Spécifications
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ......................................115
Guía rápida para empezar ..............................................................118
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos A, B & C) ......................................................................122
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos D & E) ...........................................................................123
Indicadores LED ............................................................................ 124
Teclado & teclas de función
Control Center (Centro de control) ................................................127
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha, y posterior
(Modelos A & C) ...........................................................................129
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha, y posterior
(Modelo B) .....................................................................................130
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha, y posterior
(Modelos D & E) ...........................................................................131
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior (Models A, B & C) ....................132
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior (Modelos D & E) .......................133
Panel de Control de Windows .......................................................134
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Pantalla Inicio y escritorio de Windows ........................................134
Barra de tareas del escritorio de Windows 8 .................................135
Apps y Mosaicos ............................................................................ 135
Barra Charms de Windows 8 .........................................................135
Parámetros de vídeo .......................................................................136
Opciones de energía .................. .............. ............... ............... ......... 137
Características de audio ................................................................. 137
Cámara PC ..................................................................................... 139
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................140
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ................................................... 142
Lector de huellas digitales .............................................................143
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) .......................................................... 144
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................. 145
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ......................................................146
Intel® Wireless Display Application ............................................. 148
Solución de problemas ...................................................................149
Especificaciones
Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ............................... 153
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................156
Configurazione RAID ....................................................................157
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli A, B & C) ........................................................................160
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli D & E) ............................................................................. 161
Indicatori LED ............................................................................... 162
Tastiera & tasti funzione ................................................................163
Control Center (Centro di controllo) .............................................165
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modelli A & C) ............................................................................167
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modello B) ................................................................................... 168
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modelli D & E) .............................................................................169
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore (Modelli A, B & C) .......170
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore ........................................171
Pannello di controllo e Desktop di Windows ................................172
Schermata Start e Desktop di Windows ........................................ 172
Barra delle applicazioni del desktop di Windows 8 ......................173
App & Titoli ................................................................................... 173
Charms Bar di Windows 8 .............................................................173
Funzioni video ...............................................................................174
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................175
Funzionalità audio ..........................................................................175
Camera PC .....................................................................................177
Installazione driver ........................................................................ 178
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .................................................180
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ............................................ 181
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) .........................................................182
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................. 183
Intel® Rapid Start Technology ......................................................184
Intel® Wireless Display Application .............................................186
Risoluzione dei problemi ............................................................... 187
Specifiche tecniche
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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 supplement, and not a substitu te 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 prop er operation 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.
© April 2013
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. Batteries may
explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts bef ore disposing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal
objects.
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Polymer Battery Precautions
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your
area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides
the general battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling,
however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a
cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries.
Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
Cleaning
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply
cleaner directly to the computer.
• Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on
any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure
the computer is disconnected from any external power supplies,
peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric
shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
particularly under any of the following conditions:
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• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the
operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the
poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
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System Startup
135°
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by
clicking Settings in the Charms Bar (use the Windows
Logo Key + C key combination to access the Charms
Bar) and choosing Shut down from the Power menu.
This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
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”.
use the other hand (as
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.
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.
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Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
Model Differences
This notebook series includes five different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below.
Feature Model A Model B Model C Model D Model E
Video Adapters Supported
Display Type 15.6" (39.62cm) FHD 17.3" (43.94cm) FHD
Illuminated Keyboard Yes No Yes
Illuminated Touchpad No Yes No No Yes
AC/DC Adapter 180W 120W 230W
See Specifications on page 36 for a full list of video adapters supported by each model.
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 increase pe rformance. RAID 0 implemen ts a striped
disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a mirrored
array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle all the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk. This provides more control over how
data is copied between the master and recovery drives, fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in
Windows Explorer.
Table 2 - RAID Description
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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 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.
• For Windows 8 32bit = D:\Options\RAID\f6flpy-x86
• For Windows 8 64bit = D:\Options\RAID\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 OS Select and press <Enter>.
6. Set OS Select to “Window s 8 ” and 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>.
• RAID0 (Stripe)/RAID1 (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 RAID0 (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 Windows 8 OS DVD is in the DVD drive and
as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the
Windows 8 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 Win dows 8 OS DVD and
press <Enter>.
29. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from
your Microsoft Windows 8 disc.
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):
• X:\f6flpy-x86 (for Windows 8 32bit)
• X:\f6flpy-x64 (for Windows 8 64bit)
33. Click Next.
34. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 8
operating system.
35. Install the Windows drivers as per Table 8 on page 26. Make
sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST)
driver (see page 31).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A, B & C)
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1
8
6
7
5
6
4
Note that the Touchpad and
Buttons valid operational area
is that indicated within the red
dotted lines above.
Figure 5 - Front View
with LCD Panel Open
(Models A, B & C)
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera
is in use, the LED will
be illuminated in red.
3. LCD
4. Speakers
5. Power Button
6. LED Indicators
7. Keyboard
8. Built-In Microphone
9. Touchpad and Buttons
10. Illuminated Touchpad
and Buttons
11. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
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2
1
8
7
4
5
Models A & C
15.6” (39.62cm)
Model B
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.
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11
3
6
11
15.6” (39.62cm)
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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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9
9
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models D & E)
Figure 6 - Front View
with LCD Panel Open
(Models D & E)
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. Power Button
7. LED Indicators
8. Keyboard
9. Touchpad and Buttons
10. Illuminated Touchpad
and Buttons
11. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
2
1
8
9
7
4
5
Model D
3
5
11
17.3” (43.94cm)
4
6
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.
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2
1
8
7
Model E
3
5
11
17.3” (43.94cm)
4
6
5
Note that the Illuminated Touchpad has a defined valid operational area of sensitivity indicated
within the sensor area of the illustration below.
Note that the Touchpad and
Buttons valid operational area
is that indicated within the red
dotted lines above.
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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
Icon Color Description
Blue/ White Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
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Blue/ White Caps Lock Activated
Blue/ White Scroll Lock Activated
Blue/ White Hard Disk Activity
Blue/ White
Blue Integrated GPU (iGPU) Activated
Off Discrete GPU (dGPU) Activated
Table 3 - LED Status Indicators
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN & Blue-
tooth Modules are OFF)
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange
Table 4 - LED Power Indicators
The AC/DC adapter is plugged in and the
powered USB Port is on*
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
Power Status
*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 35).
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Keyboard & Function Keys
Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Model C
Models A, B, D & E
Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Windows Logo Key
ScrLk &
NumLk
ScrLk &
NumLk
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
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F10
PC Camera Power
Toggle
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Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F11
Fn + F2
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle
Fn + F5/F6
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Fn + Esc Control Center Toggle (see page 13)
Fn + F8/F9
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Volume Decrease/
Brightness Decrease/
Turn LCD Backlight Off
Increase
Increase
Fn + NumLk Number Lock Toggle
Fn + Power But-
Table 5 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
ton
Fn +
Airplane Mode Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 15)
Keyboard LED Toggle (see page 12)
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Keyboard LED (Models A,B,D & E Only)
*Illumination Keys
Note that the keyboard illumination (increase/decrease) keys may be
used to configure the keyboard LED in Custom
Mode only.
Help Button
Keyboard Sections
Effect Buttons
Color Swatches
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 LED Function key Combinations
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Launch the Key-
board Backlight
Application
Toggle the Key-
board LED On/
Off
*Keyboard LED
Illumination
Decrease
*Keyboard LED
Illumination
Increase
Table 6 - Keyboard LEDs
• Click a color swatch to apply the color to the selected section when not overidden by any effect applied.
• Click on any of the effect buttons to apply random colors,
wave or flashing effects etc.
Figure 7 - Keyboard Backlight Application
Effect Buttons & Help
LED Effect Buttons
Random Color Up/Down Wave
Keyboard Backlight Application
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by
pressing the Fn plus key. Click the Help button in
the application to display the configuration keys.
• Click the Custom button to display the three sections
• Click a section of the keyboard and the color buttons will
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of the keyboard which may be configured.
be displayed.
Dancing Effect Breathing (All Colors)
Tempo Beat
Flashing
Table 7 - LED Effect Buttons
Cycle (Colors as Selected in
RGB)
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
Control Center
When in the W indows Desktop application ( not in the Start screen), press the Fn + Esc key combination, or doubleclick 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 modules on/off.
Figure 8 - Control Center
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Click on any button to turn any of the modules (e.g. TouchPad, Camera) on/off. Click on Power Conservation to switch
between Performance, Balanced or Energy Star modes. Click on the buttons (or just click and hold the mouse button)
to adjust the slider for Brightness/Volume. Click on Display Switch/Time Zone/ Desktop Background to bring up
the appropriate Windows control panel. Click on the Sleep button to put the computer into Hibernate or Sleep modes.
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Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter
plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status
bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen bright-
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ness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen
brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the
Fn + F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight
(press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
Sleep
Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate or
Sleep buttons, and click either button to have the
computer enter the appropriate 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.
Time Zone
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and
Time Windows control panel.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Power Conservation
This system supports Energy Star power management
features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into
a low-power sleep mode after a designated period of inactivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Ener-
gy Star button.
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Desktop Background
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you
to change the desktop background picture.
Touchpad/PC Camera
Click any of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or module’s power status. A crossed out icon will appear over the
top left of the icon when it is off
status of a module, and Touchpad power, is also effected
by the Power Mode selected.
. Note that the power
K/B LED
Click to access the keyboard setting control to configure
the keyboard LED.
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & C)
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8
6
7
1
2
3
Front
Left
Right
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11
13
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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 35). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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9
4
15
17
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16
20
Rear
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Figure 9
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Models A & C)
1. LED Power Indicators
2. Mini-IEEE 1394a Port
3. RJ-45 LAN Jack
4. Powered USB 3.0 Port
(See Below)
5. USB 3.0 Port
6. Combined eSATA/ USB
3.0 Port
7. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
8. Optical Device Drive Bay
9. Emergency Eject Hole
10. Headphone Jack
11. Microphone Jack
12. S/PDIF-Out Jack
13. Line-In Jack
14. USB 2.0 Port
15. Security Lock Slot
16. Vent
17. DisplayPort
18. HDMI-Out Port
19. Mini Display Port
20. DC-In Jack
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Model B)
5
8
6
7
1
2
3
Front
Left
Right
10
11
13
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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 por t
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 35). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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9
4
15
17
14
16
20
Rear
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Figure 10
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Model B)
1. LED Power Indicators
2. Mini-IEEE 1394a Port
3. RJ-45 LAN Ja c k
4. Powered USB 3. 0 Po rt
(See Below)
5. USB 3.0 Port
6. Combined eSATA/ USB
3.0 Port
7. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
8. Optical Device Drive Bay
9. Emergency Eject Hole
10. Headphone Jack
11. Microphone Jack
12. S/PDIF-Out Jack
13. Line-In Jack
14. USB 2.0 Port
15. Security Lock Slot
16. Vent
17. D isplayPort
18. HDMI-Out Port
19. Mini Display Port
20. DC-In Jack
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models D & E)
Front
Figure 11
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Models D & E)
1. LED Power Indicators
2. Mini-IEEE 1394a Port
3. RJ-45 LAN Jack
4. Powered USB 3.0 Port
(See Below)
5. USB 3.0 Port
6. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0
Port
7. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
8. Optical Device Drive Bay
9. Emergency Eject Hole
10. Headphone Jack
11. Microphone Jack
12. S/PDIF-Out Jack
13. Line-In Jack
14. USB 2.0 Port
15. Security Lock Slot
16. Vent
17. DisplayPort
18. HDMI-Out Port
19. Mini DisplayPort
20. DC-In Jack
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7
8
1
2
3
10
12
11
4
14
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13
15
20
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Left
Right
Rear (Model D)
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9
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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 sup-
ply 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 35).
Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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15
20
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Rear (Model E)
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System Map: Bottom Views (Models A, B & C)
3
2
1
4
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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).
HDMI
Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals
to attached external displays (Note Sound Blaster Cinema
will be disabled when you are connecting to an external
display through an HDMI connection - see page 25).
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1
1
Figure 12
Bottom Views (Models
A, B & C)
1. Vent
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Sub Woofer
4. HDD Bay
5. HDD/ODD Bay
6. 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.
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2
1
6
1
1
1
5
Models A & C
Model B
1
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System Map: Bottom Views (Models D & E)
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).
HDMI
Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals
to attached external displays (Note THX Tru Studio Pro
will be disabled when you are connecting to an external
display through an HDMI connection - see page 25).
1
1
1
Figure 13
Bottom Views (Models
D & E)
1. Vent
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Sub Woofer
4. HDD Bay
5. Battery
6. Secondary HDD Bay
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.
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2
1
4
5
1
1
1
6
Model D
Model E
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Windows Control Panel
Move the mouse to the
bottom left of the
screen and right-click
to access the menu.
Figure 14
Context
Menu
Figure 15
Start
screen
Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps
(Windows 8)
The minimum resolution in which Metro style apps will run
is 1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the features of Windows 8 (including multitasking with snap) is
1366x768.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open
the Control Panel. In Windows 8 right-click the lower left
hot corner to bring up the context menu (or use the Win-
dows Logo Key + X key combination) and select Control Panel.
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Windows Start screen & Desktop
The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 8 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).
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Windows 8 Desktop Taskbar
Figure 16 - Start screen with Charms Bar
In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the Desktop taskbar. In Windows 8 the taskbar is accessed from the Desktop application. If you are in the Start screen you will need to
click the Desktop app to switch to the Desktop (or use 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.
Apps & Tiles
The Windows 8 Start screen will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more applica-
tions etc. Right-click on a blank area of the Start screen, and you will see the All Apps icon. Click the All Apps icon to
display all the installed 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.
Windows 8 Charms Bar
The right side of the screen displays the Windows 8
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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Video Features
The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (for
power-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for performance). You can switch display devices, and configure
display options, from the Display control panel in Win-
dows as long as the video driver is installed.
NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
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NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology 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 will automatically and seemlessly switch between the integrated UMA
(Unified Memory Architecture) GPU (iGPU) and the discrete GPU (dGPU) when required by the applications in
use.
To access the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Intel(R) Graphics and Media in the icon view.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics
Properties from the menu.
4. Choose the application mode (Basic, Advanced or Wizard).
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.
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.
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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/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort) as your display device.
Power Options
Figure 17 - Power Options
Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can also be set using
the volume control in the Settings menu in the
Charms Bar.
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
the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer
performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a
power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings and click
Change advanced power settings to access further configuration options.
Audio Features
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager
tion area/control panel (right-click the notification area
icon to bring up an audio menu). The volume may also
be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination.
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.
/ icon in the notifica-
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Setup for Audio Recording
Figure 18
Realtek HD
Audio Man-
ager - Re-
cording
Setup
Figure 19
Speaker Con-
figuration
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
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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).
Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you
will need to connect the audio cables to the Line-In, Headphone-Out, Microphone-In and S/PDIF-Out jacks (7.1
Speaker only).
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).
and select Sound Manager).
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4. Select 5.1 Speaker or 7.1 Speaker from the Speaker
Configuration pull-down menu.
5. Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack.
6. 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:
• Line-In Jack = Side Speaker Out
• Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
• S/PDIF-Out Jack = Rear Speaker Out (7.1 Speaker only)
7. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up.
8. Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the
speaker plugged-in (e.g. Rear Speaker Out), and the n click OK
to save the setting.
9. Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Figure 20 - Connected Device Auto Popup
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