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Preface 1-4 Connecting the External Devices 3-43 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-43 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-47 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3-50 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup...4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup...4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...4-2 Control Keys ...4-3 BIOS Setup Menu...4-4 Main menu...4-5 Advanced menu...4-7 Boot menu ...4-9 Security menu...4-10 Save & Exit menu...4-12
Preface 1-4 Connecting the External Devices 3-43 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-43 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-47 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3-50 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup...4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup...4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...4-2 Control Keys ...4-3 BIOS Setup Menu...4-4 Main menu...4-5 Advanced menu...4-7 Boot menu ...4-9 Security menu...4-10 Save & Exit menu...4-12
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... open the packing box. It is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for the first time. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on , are proud to tell our users that is interrelated to read these accessories is recommended to using this notebook. and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on using notebook. This brand-new...
... open the packing box. It is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for the first time. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on , are proud to tell our users that is interrelated to read these accessories is recommended to using this notebook. and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on using notebook. This brand-new...
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2-3 These accessories listed above may change without notice. The package should contain the following items: Notebook Quick Start Manual High-capacity Li-ion battery AC/DC adapter and AC power cord Carry bag (optional) All-in case you to ship the unit... immediately. Introductions Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you need to configure the system for optimum use. Also, keep the box and packing materials in -one application disk, containing the full version of user's manual, drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc..
2-3 These accessories listed above may change without notice. The package should contain the following items: Notebook Quick Start Manual High-capacity Li-ion battery AC/DC adapter and AC power cord Carry bag (optional) All-in case you to ship the unit... immediately. Introductions Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you need to configure the system for optimum use. Also, keep the box and packing materials in -one application disk, containing the full version of user's manual, drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc..
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.../1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Optionally supported Bluetooth Optionally supported Display LCD Type Brightness 17.3" 16:9 LED Full HD Glare/ Anti-Glare LED controlled by K/B hot-keys Video Graphics (optional) SGRAM (optional) LCD Resolution CRT output HDMI output Dual View Function NVIDIA GeForce GTX570M NVIDIA GeForce GTX560M NVIDIA GeForce GT555M GDDR5, 3.0GB/ 1.5GB for GeForce GTX570M GDDR5, 1.5GB for GeForce GTX560M GDDR5, 1GB for GeForce GT555M 1920 x 1080 Supported Supported Supported External display devices will be auto detected when connected.
.../1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Optionally supported Bluetooth Optionally supported Display LCD Type Brightness 17.3" 16:9 LED Full HD Glare/ Anti-Glare LED controlled by K/B hot-keys Video Graphics (optional) SGRAM (optional) LCD Resolution CRT output HDMI output Dual View Function NVIDIA GeForce GTX570M NVIDIA GeForce GTX560M NVIDIA GeForce GT555M GDDR5, 3.0GB/ 1.5GB for GeForce GTX570M GDDR5, 1.5GB for GeForce GTX560M GDDR5, 1GB for GeForce GT555M 1920 x 1080 Supported Supported Supported External display devices will be auto detected when connected.
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Introductions 2-8 Special Notification WebCam HD CMOS Camera Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Internal Subwoofer Internal Microphone Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Compliance Kensington Lock Hole The actual graphics chipset preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased, and may vary without notice. Yes WHQL x 1 Supported Realtek® ALC892-GR x 2 x 1 x 1 Adjust by K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support ---
Introductions 2-8 Special Notification WebCam HD CMOS Camera Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Internal Subwoofer Internal Microphone Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Compliance Kensington Lock Hole The actual graphics chipset preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased, and may vary without notice. Yes WHQL x 1 Supported Realtek® ALC892-GR x 2 x 1 x 1 Adjust by K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support ---
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... high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 5. Power/ Power Saving function LED Š Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on. Š LED goes off when this function is connected, touch this manual for further information. 4. With this function activated, it will bring advanced calculating speed to enhance the system performance. Š Touch this sensor to bring up the setting interface of Keyboard LED Manager application...
... high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 5. Power/ Power Saving function LED Š Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on. Š LED goes off when this function is connected, touch this manual for further information. 4. With this function activated, it will bring advanced calculating speed to enhance the system performance. Š Touch this sensor to bring up the setting interface of Keyboard LED Manager application...
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... the Windows Search function. + ECO Engine (Power Saving) Š Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off recurrently. Š Refer to chapter 3 of this button to activate the specific applications or tools. Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to enable or disable the touchpad function. Touchpad...
... the Windows Search function. + ECO Engine (Power Saving) Š Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off recurrently. Š Refer to chapter 3 of this button to activate the specific applications or tools. Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to enable or disable the touchpad function. Touchpad...
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... brings to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Introductions 2-22 3. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Power Connector To connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 5. E-SATA (External Serial ATA) (optional) The...
... brings to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Introductions 2-22 3. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Power Connector To connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 5. E-SATA (External Serial ATA) (optional) The...
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...° F). Š Do not temper with your area. Getting Started 3-8 Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may be using it for proper disposal in your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for a period of time. Š Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. Š Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.
...° F). Š Do not temper with your area. Getting Started 3-8 Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may be using it for proper disposal in your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for a period of time. Š Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. Š Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.
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... mouse cursor to activate the TurboBattery+ Function: 1. OFF ON Getting Started 3-13 TurboBattery+ Function (Optionally Supported) In addition to ECO Engine function, this notebook also provides a battery power management function, which named TurboBattery+, for users to unfold the tool bar of the system control manager. Find the icon on their own. With the TurboBattery+ Setting menu, users will only be able to enable or disable the particular devices preinstalled, such as Wireless LAN, or Webcam...
... mouse cursor to activate the TurboBattery+ Function: 1. OFF ON Getting Started 3-13 TurboBattery+ Function (Optionally Supported) In addition to ECO Engine function, this notebook also provides a battery power management function, which named TurboBattery+, for users to unfold the tool bar of the system control manager. Find the icon on their own. With the TurboBattery+ Setting menu, users will only be able to enable or disable the particular devices preinstalled, such as Wireless LAN, or Webcam...
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... control manager to decide that which devices preinstalled in the notebook should be switched off manually, such as Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, or Webcam, etc., when these devices are not going through the above steps. 5. To proceed the setting, follow the instructions below: 1. Using TurboBattery+ Setting menu This TurboBattery+ Function provides a setting menu for users to learn the function status. Move the mouse cursor to activate the TurboBattery+ Function. 4. Users may also press the TurboBattery+ Quick Launch Button...
... control manager to decide that which devices preinstalled in the notebook should be switched off manually, such as Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, or Webcam, etc., when these devices are not going through the above steps. 5. To proceed the setting, follow the instructions below: 1. Using TurboBattery+ Setting menu This TurboBattery+ Function provides a setting menu for users to learn the function status. Move the mouse cursor to activate the TurboBattery+ Function. 4. Users may also press the TurboBattery+ Quick Launch Button...
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Getting Started 3-18 Energy Saving Tips Š Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer's energy consumption. Š Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Š Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Š Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer's power management. Š Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
Getting Started 3-18 Energy Saving Tips Š Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer's energy consumption. Š Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Š Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Š Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer's power management. Š Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
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Getting Started 3-25 Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Disable the computer's audio function. + Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). +
Getting Started 3-25 Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Disable the computer's audio function. + Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). +
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... be turned off individually. y Select the Gaming mode or Normal mode in Idle status. Getting Started 3-31 „ Selecting the LED Flashing Mode in Idle status Select a desired LED Flashing Mode in Standard status, y Use the following buttons to have the LED section A/ B/ C remained unlit temporary, until this switch is clicked again. „ Adjusting the brightness level of LEDs When Gaming mode and Normal mode is selected, the brightness level...
... be turned off individually. y Select the Gaming mode or Normal mode in Idle status. Getting Started 3-31 „ Selecting the LED Flashing Mode in Idle status Select a desired LED Flashing Mode in Standard status, y Use the following buttons to have the LED section A/ B/ C remained unlit temporary, until this switch is clicked again. „ Adjusting the brightness level of LEDs When Gaming mode and Normal mode is selected, the brightness level...
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... a left button, so The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-34 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you can use the touchpad: „ Configuring the Touchpad You can change the configuration. „ Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will...
... a left button, so The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-34 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you can use the touchpad: „ Configuring the Touchpad You can change the configuration. „ Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will...
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... drivers for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. All devices listed here are for reference only. The devices shown in the reference figures here may be different from the devices users have. This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware...
... drivers for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. All devices listed here are for reference only. The devices shown in the reference figures here may be different from the devices users have. This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware...
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The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. Getting Started 3-44 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for a great view of the notebook display.
The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. Getting Started 3-44 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for a great view of the notebook display.
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Once the display is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on the notebook and the external display should respond by default. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. Getting Started 3-45 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected to the notebook, power on a single cable.
Once the display is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on the notebook and the external display should respond by default. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. Getting Started 3-45 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected to the notebook, power on a single cable.
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... service center, to the section of Using Battery power for details. This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device, and this device may be installed, by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. To replace the battery pack, please refer to increase the performance of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by users. Getting Started 3-51 1 2 3 4 This notebook...
... service center, to the section of Using Battery power for details. This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device, and this device may be installed, by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. To replace the battery pack, please refer to increase the performance of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by users. Getting Started 3-51 1 2 3 4 This notebook...
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... will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. Select User Password to give or to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The Password Check item is used to abandon new password setting. You may also press [ESC] to specify the type of BIOS password protection that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of twenty-digit password and press [Enter]. Settings are described below : Enter New Password Type a maximum of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to abandon password setting. BIOS Setup...
... will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. Select User Password to give or to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The Password Check item is used to abandon new password setting. You may also press [ESC] to specify the type of BIOS password protection that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of twenty-digit password and press [Enter]. Settings are described below : Enter New Password Type a maximum of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to abandon password setting. BIOS Setup...
