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... 7 Turning your computer off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
... 7 Turning your computer off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
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... download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support webpage. 2. You must first be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Click on the link under Support. 1. From this Predator notebook your choice for your computer. There are two ways to the internet. 1. Scroll down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup...
... download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support webpage. 2. You must first be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Click on the link under Support. 1. From this Predator notebook your choice for your computer. There are two ways to the internet. 1. Scroll down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup...
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...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power...
...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power...
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Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. 10 - Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 1 Battery indicator Power indicator 2 Keyboard Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's battery status. For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 15.
Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. 10 - Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 1 Battery indicator Power indicator 2 Keyboard Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's battery status. For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 15.
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... charging. Right view Your Predator notebook tour - 13 12 345 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 3 port Connects to USB devices with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to 10 Gps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with a USB Type-C connector. USB port with 2 power-off Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible security lock. charging 3 USB port Connects to USB devices. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to a display device using...
... charging. Right view Your Predator notebook tour - 13 12 345 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 3 port Connects to USB devices with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to 10 Gps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with a USB Type-C connector. USB port with 2 power-off Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible security lock. charging 3 USB port Connects to USB devices. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to a display device using...
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...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F3 Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on / off . Scroll Lock Fn...
...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F3 Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on / off . Scroll Lock Fn...
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... Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness Increases the screen up Increases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Volume down brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Previous Return to save power. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Press any key to the next media...
... Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness Increases the screen up Increases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Volume down brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Previous Return to save power. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Press any key to the next media...
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... Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Recovery 3. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 8. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on your personal files. Important If you have been reset back to their factory defaults...
... Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Recovery 3. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 8. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on your personal files. Important If you have been reset back to their factory defaults...
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30 - Using a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Select the device you wish to enable/disable it. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. 3.
30 - Using a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Select the device you wish to enable/disable it. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. 3.
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... . Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off or control what is shared over the network. Make a note of the screen, select the Notifications icon to the internet. 2. Select All settings. Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. Note Please refer to turn your network and enter the password if required. To connect to the Internet - 33 networks during setup. You can use the network management options to...
... . Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off or control what is shared over the network. Make a note of the screen, select the Notifications icon to the internet. 2. Select All settings. Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. Note Please refer to turn your network and enter the password if required. To connect to the Internet - 33 networks during setup. You can use the network management options to...
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... and change multimedia modes. 38 - The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to control the colors of the main screen shows the current CPU and GPU frequencies, and provides overclocking options to increase performance. You can also select a hotkey profile. The center of the keyboard backlight zones, turn sticky keys on your system's current status, including the CPU frequency, temperature, and fan...
... and change multimedia modes. 38 - The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to control the colors of the main screen shows the current CPU and GPU frequencies, and provides overclocking options to increase performance. You can also select a hotkey profile. The center of the keyboard backlight zones, turn sticky keys on your system's current status, including the CPU frequency, temperature, and fan...
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... may adversely affect the battery pack. You are not being used (e.g. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Warning Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are...
... may adversely affect the battery pack. You are not being used (e.g. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Warning Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are...
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... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Securing your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen...
... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Securing your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen...
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...; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. 66 - Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on power to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the monitor port...
...; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. 66 - Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on power to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the monitor port...
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... to adjust the brightness level. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn your computer? 70 - Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...
... to adjust the brightness level. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn your computer? 70 - Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...
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... the lock screen slideshow. 5. Yes, you wish to the lock screen slideshow. 4. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you want it to your Pictures folder will need to enter the password to...
... the lock screen slideshow. 5. Yes, you wish to the lock screen slideshow. 4. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you want it to your Pictures folder will need to enter the password to...
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... follow the onscreen instructions. Move your PC with a Microsoft account or you choose the one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Do I get one you would like Notepad and Paint! Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. You will need to have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. When...
... follow the onscreen instructions. Move your PC with a Microsoft account or you choose the one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Do I get one you would like Notepad and Paint! Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. You will need to have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. When...
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... be incurred, especially roaming charges. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Internet and online security device, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Before using the cellular features, check with your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. 84...
... be incurred, especially roaming charges. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Internet and online security device, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Before using the cellular features, check with your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. 84...
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... a high speed DSL internet connection. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in your computer. Diagram of a wireless LAN To set up your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you access to activate or deactivate the adapter. A button or controls in DSL modem that...
... a high speed DSL internet connection. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in your computer. Diagram of a wireless LAN To set up your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you access to activate or deactivate the adapter. A button or controls in DSL modem that...
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... password for online protection in a safe place and try not to installing, configuring and updating several different types of your Predator system. If you notice something suspicious with one of security software. Many people find using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using any of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the internet today; Make...
... password for online protection in a safe place and try not to installing, configuring and updating several different types of your Predator system. If you notice something suspicious with one of security software. Many people find using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using any of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the internet today; Make...