About this Concise User Guide This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, 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.
Instructions for Care and Operation Safety Information • Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer. The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To pre- • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. vent this, follow these suggestions: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Polymer/Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to Polymer/ Lithium-Ion batteries only, and where applicable, this over- rides the general battery precaution information. • Polymer/Lithium-Ion 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.
System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials. 2. Place the computer on a stable surface. Shut Down 3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. Note that you should always 4.
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System Map: Front View with Display Open Figure 2 Front View with Display Open 1. Webcam 2. *Camera LED *When the camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. Display 5. Vent 6. Power Button 7.
LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Screen Rotation Icon Color Description The computer’s LCD can be opened up to 180 degrees, and you can use the Fn + R key combination to fully rotate the screen.
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Keyboard 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. Num Lk & Function Keys Scr Lk Numeric Keypad Menu/Application Key...
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 when the Control Center driver is installed. Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys...
Front, Left & Right Views System Map: Front Left Right Figure 6 - Front, Left & Right Views 1. Security Lock Slot 7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port 3.
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views Figure 7 Bottom & Rear Views 1. Vent 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Speakers Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may vi- olate the terms of your warranty.
Control Center . You can also press the Fn + Esc key com- Run the Control Center from the Start menu in Windows bination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to access the Control Center. The Con- trol Center provides quick access to Power Modes, Fan settings and LED Keyboard configuration (for the optional LED keyboard).
Power Modes Fan Speed Control Power Modes allows you to adjust the power mode by clicking the appropriate icon. Figure 10 - Fan Speed Control You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power) or Automatic/Slient. The fan speed will adjust itself auto- Figure 9 - Power Modes matically to control the heat of the CPU/GPU.
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Multi-Color LED Keyboard Color Swatch The LED Keyboard application can be accessed by click- ing LED Keyboard in the Control Center (or by press- The color swatch in the middle of the screen allows you to ing the Fn plus key) or from the Start menu in select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by Windows...
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Windows 11 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings Figure 12 Start Menu, Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 11 can be Context Menu, accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower Taskbar, Con- left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key...
Video Features Display Devices Note that you can use external displays connected to the The system features an Intel integrated GPU. You can HDMI-Out port. See your display device manual to see switch display devices, and configure display options, which formats are supported. from the Display control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed.
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To configure the displays using the Display control panel: 1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it (them) on. 2. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the menu. 3. Click the Detect button. 4. The computer will then detect any attached displays. 5.
Audio Features Power & battery The Power & battery control panel allows you to quickly You can configure the audio options on your computer adjust power options for Screen and sleep, Power mode, from the Sound control panel in Windows. Access the Battery saver and Battery usage etc.
Driver Installation The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. This setup will probably have already been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu.
Bluetooth Module (Option) Wireless LAN Module (Option) Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not Make sure the Bluetooth module is turned on (and not in in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. WLAN Configuration in Windows Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 1.