Eurocom Shark 3 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 31. 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 61. 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 91. 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 121. 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 ................................................................................... 3
RAID Setup ....................................................................................... 5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & C) ...8
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Model B) ............9
LED Indicators ................................................................................. 10
Keyboard .......................................................................................... 11
Control Center ................................................................................. 13
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & C) .... 16
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Model B) .............17
System Map: Bottom View ............................................................. 18
Windows 8.1 Control Panel .............................................................19
Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop ............................................. 19
Apps & Tiles .............. ............... .............. ............... ............... ........... 20
Charms Bar ...................................................................................... 20
Video Features ................................................................................. 21
Audio Features .................................................................................23
Power Options ................................................................................. 24
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 25
3G Module ....................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 27
Specifications ................................................................................... 28
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................31
Schnellstart .......................................................................................33
RAID Setup ...................................................................................... 35
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm (Modelle A & C) ..................................................38
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm (Modell B) ...........................................................39
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................. 40
Tastatur ............................................................................................ 41
Funktionstasten ................................................................................ 42
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ....................................................... 43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modelle A & C) ..............................................................................46
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten
(Modell B) ........................................................................................ 47
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ................................................ 48
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung ........................................................49
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm und Desktop ................................... 49
Apps und Kacheln ............................................................................50
Charms-Leiste .................................................................................. 50
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................. 51
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................. 53
Energieoptionen ............................................................................... 54
Installation der Treiber ..................................................................... 55
3G-Modul .........................................................................................56
Fehlerbehebung ................................................................................ 57
Technische Daten .............................................................................58
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ......................................... 61
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................. 63
Configuration RAID ........................................................................ 65
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèles A & C) .............................................................................68
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert
(Modèle B) .......................................................................................69
lndicateurs LED ............................................................................... 70
Boutons Hot-Key & Clavier ............................................................ 70
Clavier .............................................................................................. 71
Touches fonction ............................................................................. 72
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ................................................73
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite, arrière & dessous
(Modèles A & C) .............................................................................76
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite, arrière & dessous
(Modèle B) .......................................................................................77
Carte du système: Vue d’en dessous ................................................ 78
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ..................................... 79
Écran d'accueil & bureau de Windows 8.1 ......................................79
Applications et Vignettes .................................................................80
Barre des charmes ............................................................................80
Caractéristiques vidéo ......................................................................81
Caractéristiques audio ......................................................................83
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................84
Installation du pilote ........................................................................85
Module 3G ....................................................................................... 86
Dépannage ....................................................................................... 87
Spécifications ................................................................................... 88
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ........................................91
Guía rápida para empezar ................................................................93
Configuración RAID ........................................................................ 95
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelos A & C) ............................................................................98
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto
(Modelo B) .......................................................................................99
Indicadores LED ............................................................................ 100
Teclado ........................................................................................... 101
Control Center (Centro de control) ................................................103
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior (Mod-
elos A & C) .................................................................................... 106
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior (Mod-
elo B) .............................................................................................. 107
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior ....................................................108
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 .................................................109
Pantalla Inicio y escritorio de Windows 8.1 .................................. 109
Apps y Mosaicos ............................................................................110
Barra Charms .................................................................................110
Parámetros de vídeo .......................................................................111
Características de audio .................................................................113
Opciones de energía .......................................................................114
Módulo 3G .....................................................................................115
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................116
Solución de problemas ...................................................................117
Especificaciones ............................................................................. 118
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Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ..............................................121
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................123
Configurazione RAID ....................................................................125
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modelli A & C) ............................................................................128
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto
(Modello B) ................................................................................... 129
Indicatori LED ............................................................................... 130
Tastiera .......................................................................................... 131
Tasti funzione ................................................................................132
Control Center (Centro di controllo) .............................................133
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modelli A & C) ............................................................................136
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e posteriore
(Modello B) ................................................................................... 137
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore ........................................ 138
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 ...........................................139
Schermata Start e Desktop di Windows 8.1 ..................................139
App & Titoli .................................................................................. 140
Charms Bar .................................................................................... 140
Funzioni video ...............................................................................141
Funzionalità audio ......................................................................... 143
Opzioni risparmio energia ............................................................. 144
Modulo 3G .....................................................................................145
Installazione driver ........................................................................146
Risoluzione dei problemi ...............................................................147
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................148
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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 + User’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
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a recharg eable
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.
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this,
follow these suggestions:
• Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the
components could be damaged.
• Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply
away from any kind of heating element. This is an electrical appliance. If
water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
• Avoid interference . Keep the computer away from high capacity trans-
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formers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the com-
puter down properly and don’t forget to save yo ur work. Remember to
periodically save your data as data may be lost.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer
from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating
instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonou s
liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming fro m your computer.
Safety Information
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dis-
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears
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pose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues
to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage,
which may possibly result in fire.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before putting it
into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies, peripherals and cables (including telephone lines). It is
advisable to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the machine on.
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply cleaner
directly to the computer. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
Polymer Battery Precautions
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.
System Startup
135°
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut
your computer down by choosing
the Shut down command in Win-
dows (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 access the
context menu).
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/Com-
puter with AC/DC Adapter
Plugged-In
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in
position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with
the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their
ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the
rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord
into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the
AC/DC adapter
when first setting up the computer, as to
safeguard the computer during shipping the battery
will be locked to not power the system until first
connected to the AC/DC adapter).
6. Use one hand to raise the
viewing angle
other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the
base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer
by the lid/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
(make sure you use the adapter
lid/LCD to a comfortable
(do not exceed 135 degrees); use the
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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.
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Model Differences
This notebook series includes three different model types that mainly differ as indicated in the table below. Note that
your model may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual.
Feature Model A Model B Model C
Display Type
15.6” (39.62cm) HD+/ FHD 17.3” (43.94cm) HD+/ FHD 15.6” (39.62cm) HD+/ FHD
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3G module Option Not Supported Option
Fingerprint Reader
Module
Illuminated Keyboard
374mm (w) * 250mm (d) *
Dimensions & Weight
2.7kg with ODD and Battery
Option Not Supported Option
No No Y es
16.3 - 42.7mm (h)
413mm (w) * 277.5mm (d) * 17.5
- 44mm (h)
3.2kg with ODD and Battery
Table 1 - Model Differences
374mm (w) * 250mm (d) * 16.7 - 45.8mm
2.7kg with ODD and Battery
(h)
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 (see RAID Setup on
page 5).
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RAID Setup
You may use your hard disks in combination with Striping
(RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1) or Recovery for either
fault tolerance or performance.
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is
broken into blocks and each block is written to
a separate disk drive.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used
to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a
mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which
contains identical data) will handle all the data.
When a new replacement drive is installed,
data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
hard disks in RAID mode:
1. The Microsoft Windows 8.1 OS disc.
2. A hard disk installed in th e P r imary 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.
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.
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Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
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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RAID Setup Procedure
Figure 2
Name the RAID
Volume (Ad-
vanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
Figure 3
Select
Disks
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.
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1. Go to the operable computer and insert a USB flash drive or
external USB hard disk.
2. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us er’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.
• D:\Options\RAID\f6flpy-x64 (Windows 8.1 64bit)
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>.
• 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
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. You should select two identical disks to form your RAID volu me.
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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).
Figure 4 - RAID Information (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid
Storage Technology)
25. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
26. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”,
however ensure that the two conditi ons in the bulleted
points below are met before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 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 Microsoft Windows 8.1 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-x64 (Windows 8.1 64bit)
33. Click Next.
34. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 8.1
operating system.
35. Install the Windows drivers. Make sure you install the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & C)
Note that the
Touchpad
and Buttons
valid operational area is
that indicated
within the red
dotted lines.
2
1
9
3
8
5
15.6” (39.62cm)
4
10
11
8
12
6
7
Figure 5 - Front View with LCD Panel Open (Models A & 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. Power Button
5. LED Indicators
6. Airplane Mode Button
7. Control Center Button
8. Speakers
9. Keyboard (Model A)
Illuminated Keyboard (Model C)
10. Microphone
11 . Touchpad & Buttons
12. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
Model A
2
1
9
3
8
5
15.6” (39.62cm)
4
10
11
8
12
6
7
Model C
11
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open (Model B)
Note that the Touchpad and
Buttons valid operational
area is that indicated within
the red dotted lines.
Figure 6
Front View with LCD
Panel Open (Model B)
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera
is in use, the LED will
be illuminated in red.
3. LCD
4. Power Button
5. Control Center Button
6. Speakers
7. LED Indicators
8. Hot Key Buttons
9. Keyboard
10. Microphone
1 1. Touchpad & Buttons
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3
5
1
8
4
6
9
11
7
6
2
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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.
17.3” (43.94cm)
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Hot Key Buttons
Press the Hot Key buttons on the computer to toggle the
appropriate function on/off.
Icon Color Description
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/
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange
Green Number Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green
White
Green The Touchpad is Powered Off
Orange The Audio is Muted
The Battery Has Reached Criti-
cally Low Power Status
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN,
3G & Bluetooth Modules are OFF)
The Hard Disk/Optical Device is in
use
Icon Description
Turn On/Off Airplane Mode
Control Center Toggle
Table 4 - Hot Key Button (Models A & C)
Icon Description
Control Center Toggle
PC Camera Power Toggle
Mute Toggle
Turn On/Off Airplane Mode
Table 5 - Hot Key Buttons (Model B)
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Table 3 - LED Indicators
Keyboard
ad
Function Keys
Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut
Use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination to switch from the Start screen to the Windows
Desktop.
Menu/Application Keyboard Shortcut
When the Desktop app is running you can use the Menu/Application key on the keyboard to act
as a mouse right-click. In the Start screen this function is useful to quickly display the Customize bar.
The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing Num Lk turns on/off the numeric keypad. It
also features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly.
(Model C Only) The keyboard illumination level may be adjusted, or turned off/on, by using the Fn + F12 keys.
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Figure 7 - Keyboard
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Function Keys & Visual Indicators
The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the
basic function key combinations, some visual indicators are available (in the Windows Desktop application only and
not in the Start Screen) when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
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+
+
+ Touchpad Toggle + Airplane Mode Toggle
+
+ Mute Toggle
+ Sleep Toggle + Scroll Lock Toggle
+ Change Display Configuration (see page 16) + Control Center Toggle (see page 13)
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+
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Fan Automatic Con-
trol/ Full Power
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Table 6 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
+
+
+
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
PC Camera Power
Toggle
Toggle Keyboard Illumination/Adjust Brightness
Level
(Model C Only)
Number Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
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.
Figure 8 - Control Center
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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.
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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will
affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.
You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Cen-
ter to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.
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Modes Quiet Power Saving Performance Entertainment
Icon
Power Plan
Balanced
Power Conservation Mode Energy Star Performance
PC Camera ON OFF ON ON
TouchPad ON ON ON OFF
Airplane Mode OFF ON OFF OFF
Table 7 - Power Modes
Power Saver High Performance
Balanced
Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter
plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status
bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen
brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the
Fn + F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight
(press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
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.
Sleep Button
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or
use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate display mode.
Time Zone
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and
Time Windows control panel.
Desktop Background
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you
to change the desktop background picture.
Touchpad/PC Camera
Click either of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or
camera module’s power status. Note that the power status
of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode
selected.
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Models A & C)
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Front
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Right
Rear
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5
4
3
8
6
7
Left
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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 backwardscompatible with USB 2.0.
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Figure 9
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Models A & C)
1. LED Indicators
2. Security Lock Slot
3. USB 2.0 Port
4. S/PDIF-Out Jack
5. Microphone-In Jack
6. Headphone-Out Jack
7. Optical Device Drive Bay
8. Emergency Eject Hole
9. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
10. USB 3.0 Ports
11. Combined eSATA/USB
3.0 Port
12. HDMI-Out Port
13. RJ-45 LAN Jack
14. External Monitor Port
15. DC-In Jack
16. Vent
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Disc Emergency Eject
If you need to manually eject a disc (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a
straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole.
Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may
break and become lodged in the hole.
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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views (Model B)
1
Front
10
13
12
11
14
Right
Rear
2
5
4
3
8
6
7
Left
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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 backwardscompatible with USB 2.0.
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Figure 10
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views (Model B)
1. LED Indicators
2. Security Lock Slot
3. USB 2.0 Port
4. S/PDIF-Out Jack
5. Microphone-In Jack
6. Headphone-Out Jack
7. Optical Device Drive Bay
8. Emergency Eject Hole
9. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
10. USB 3.0 Ports
11. Combined eSATA/USB
3.0 Port
12. HDMI-Out Port
13. RJ-45 LAN Jack
14. External Monitor Port
15. DC-In Jack
16. Vent
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Disc Emergency Eject
If you need to manually eject a disc (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a
straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole.
Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may
break and become lodged in the hole.
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System Map: Bottom View
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1
4
3
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Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then full y charge, a new battery before using it. Com pletely dis charge and charge the
battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 part ial
discharges (see the expanded User’s Manual on the De-
vice Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc).
Figure 11
Bottom View
1. Component Bay Cover
2. Vent
3. Battery
4. 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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1
4
3
2
Models A & C
Model B
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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 12
Context
Menu
Figure 13
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 14 - Start Screen with Charms Bar
Video Features
The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (for
power-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for performance). You can switch display devices, and configure
display options as long as the video drivers are installed.
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology
designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life, without having to
manually change settings. The computer 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 Display control panel in Windows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Screen
resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
To access the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click the icon (Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel) on the
Apps screen.
OR
2. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics
Properties from the menu.
OR
3. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop
taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select NVIDIA
Control Panel from the menu.
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Display Devices
Screen Resolution for Apps (Windows 8.1)
The minimum resolution in which Apps will run is
1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the features of Windows 8.1 (including multitasking with snap)
is 1366x768.
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+ P (Change Display
Configuration)
Besides the built-in LCD you can also use an external
monitor/flat panel display/TV (TV through HDMI-Out
port only), connected to the external monitor port or to the
HDMI-Out port as your display device.
Using the Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination to Switch Displays
You can also use the + P key combination (or Fn + F7
) to quickly change display configuration and modes (this
is particularly useful when attaching a projector) in Win-
dows.
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1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port/HDMI-
Out port, and turn it on.
2. Press the + P (or Fn + F7) key combination.
3. An on-screen menu will pop up.
4. Use the cursor keys ( + P) to select the appropriate
configuration from the menu, and press Enter to confirm the
selection.
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Audio Features
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.
Sound Blaster Cinema & HDMI
Note that the Sound Blaster Cinema audio effects do not
apply to audio generated through an HDMI connection.
Figure 16
Sound Blaster
Cinema
(Taskbar Notifi-
cation Area Icon)
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows, from the
HD VDeck icon on the desktop or VIA HD Audio Deck
control panel.
The volume may be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6
key combination.
Sound Blaster Cinema EQ
Install the Sound Blaster Cinema application to allow
you to configure the audio settings to your requirements
for the best performance in games, music and movies.
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Creative Software AutoUpdate
Run the application from the shortcut in the Apps screen
and make sure you are connected to the internet, then click
Next and follow the on screen instructions to update the
software.
Sound Blaster Cinema Application
Run the Sound Blaster Cinema control panel from the
notification area of the taskbar (or from the item in the
Apps screen). Click on the tabs to access any of the control panel menus.
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Power Options
Figure 17 - Power Options
The Power O ptions (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
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