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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 Right view 13 USB 3.0 information 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup 23 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 Right view 13 USB 3.0 information 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
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... connected to download the User's Manual. From this Predator notebook your choice for making this page you can help you use your Predator notebook, we have found your product model, select Documents and select your new computer. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer can download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support...
... connected to download the User's Manual. From this Predator notebook your choice for making this page you can help you use your Predator notebook, we have found your product model, select Documents and select your new computer. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer can download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support...
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... settings to the PredatorSense chapter in AC mode. please refer to suit your User's Manual. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 2 3 1 7 6 4 5 # Icon Item Description Hard drive indicator Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows red when in your 2 Programmable keys current game. You can define settings for each key from PredatorSense; Indicates the computer's battery status. 1 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
... settings to the PredatorSense chapter in AC mode. please refer to suit your User's Manual. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 2 3 1 7 6 4 5 # Icon Item Description Hard drive indicator Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows red when in your 2 Programmable keys current game. You can define settings for each key from PredatorSense; Indicates the computer's battery status. 1 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
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..., you need toggle button to press this button. Touchpad / To turn both the touchpad and 6 Windows key Windows key on and off . The + hotkey does not work for the Windows key. 7 Power button Turns the computer on page 16. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device. 5 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. See "Using the keyboard" on and off . Your Predator notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description For entering data...
..., you need toggle button to press this button. Touchpad / To turn both the touchpad and 6 Windows key Windows key on and off . The + hotkey does not work for the Windows key. 7 Power button Turns the computer on page 16. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device. 5 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. See "Using the keyboard" on and off . Your Predator notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description For entering data...
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... USB). 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 Kensingtoncompatible security lock. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 10 Gps. USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 6 Ethernet (RJ- Right view Your Predator notebook...
... USB). 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 Kensingtoncompatible security lock. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 10 Gps. USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 6 Ethernet (RJ- Right view Your Predator notebook...
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... seconds. Turn the computer off before swapping between the optical drive and fan. 5 Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio. Simulates removing and 2 Battery reset reinstalling the battery. Base view 1 2 3 Your Predator notebook tour - 15 Subwoofer 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to do this. 4 Optical drive / cooling module fan lock Locks the optical drive or cooling fan module in position. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Houses...
... seconds. Turn the computer off before swapping between the optical drive and fan. 5 Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio. Simulates removing and 2 Battery reset reinstalling the battery. Base view 1 2 3 Your Predator notebook tour - 15 Subwoofer 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to do this. 4 Optical drive / cooling module fan lock Locks the optical drive or cooling fan module in position. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Houses...
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... computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on / off . Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when...
... computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on / off . Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when...
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...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness Increases the screen up brightness. + < > Brightness Decreases the screen down brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases volume. the sound + Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. + Stop Stop playing the selected media file. + Previous Return to the previous media file. + Next Jump to save power. Press any key to return. + Touchpad...
...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness Increases the screen up brightness. + < > Brightness Decreases the screen down brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases volume. the sound + Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. + Stop Stop playing the selected media file. + Previous Return to the previous media file. + Next Jump to save power. Press any key to return. + Touchpad...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 31 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 31 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.
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... open the Notifications pane. 3. To connect to the Internet networks during setup. Note Please refer to your wireless network on/off . 34 - Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to turn your ISP or router documentation for details on or off or control what is shared over the network. Select All settings. You can use the network management options to the internet. 2. If you have a wireless router/access...
... open the Notifications pane. 3. To connect to the Internet networks during setup. Note Please refer to your wireless network on/off . 34 - Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to turn your ISP or router documentation for details on or off or control what is shared over the network. Select All settings. You can use the network management options to the internet. 2. If you have a wireless router/access...
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... control the colors of the keyboard backlight zones, turn sticky keys on your computer's configuration and the power output of your system's current status, including the CPU frequency, temperature, and fan speeds. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you a one-glance overview of the CPU and GPU. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change...
... control the colors of the keyboard backlight zones, turn sticky keys on your computer's configuration and the power output of your system's current status, including the CPU frequency, temperature, and fan speeds. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you a one-glance overview of the CPU and GPU. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change...
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... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are not being used for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive...
... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are not being used for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive...
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer - 59 password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the...
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer - 59 password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the...
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO...
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... following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to recharge the battery pack. Unplug it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to save power. Use the Brightness up . See Using the keyboard. Press any key to restart the system. • Do...
... following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to recharge the battery pack. Unplug it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to save power. Use the Brightness up . See Using the keyboard. Press any key to restart the system. • Do...
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... open the folder you want it to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to appear. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you wish to continue. If your Pictures folder will need to enter the password to use (your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Change the other settings to unlock the computer. Can I set...
... open the folder you want it to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to appear. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you wish to continue. If your Pictures folder will need to enter the password to use (your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Change the other settings to unlock the computer. Can I set...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Alternatively, open . A Microsoft account is best if you already use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Select Advanced options to...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Alternatively, open . A Microsoft account is best if you already use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Select Advanced options to...
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.... Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in your computer includes a SIM card slot, you can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security device, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Before using wires. Network connections A LAN...
.... Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in your computer includes a SIM card slot, you can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security device, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Before using wires. Network connections A LAN...
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... (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. this type of a working network 1. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in Windows allow you access to...
... (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. this type of a working network 1. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in Windows allow you access to...
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... includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. Strong passwords have accumulated. Internet and online security become popular as your Predator system. Choose strong passwords and keep them for everything from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to use the same password for online protection in a safe place...
... includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. Strong passwords have accumulated. Internet and online security become popular as your Predator system. Choose strong passwords and keep them for everything from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to use the same password for online protection in a safe place...