bto 15CL35 User manual



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Introduction (English)
This Concise User’s Guide introduces the main features
of your computer. The English version of this guide be-
gins 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 Ver-
sion des Handbuchs beginnt auf Seite 19. Das erweiterte
Benutzerhandbuch finden Sie auf der Disc für die Gerä-
tetreiber 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 37. Le Manuel de l'Utilisa-
teur étendu se trouve sur le disque de Pilotes & Utili-
taires + Manuel de l'Utilisateur (disque Device Drivers
& Utilities + User's Manual).
Introducción (Español)
Esta Guía del Usuario Concisa le presenta las caracterís-
ticas principales de su ordenador. La versión española de
esta guía comienza en la página 55. 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 carat-
teristiche principali del computer. La versione italiana di
questa guida inizia da pagina 73. Il Manuale utente com-
pleto si trova nel disco contenente driver e utilità + Ma-
nuale utente (disco Device Drivers & Utilities + User's
Manual).

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Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................3
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open .............................4
LED Indicators ..................................................................................5
Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard ...........................................................6
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views ................................8
System Map: Bottom View ...............................................................9
Video Features ................................................................................10
Audio Features ................................................................................12
3.75G/HSPA Module ......................................................................13
Driver Installation ...........................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................15
Specifications ..................................................................................16
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch .....................................19
Schnellstart ......................................................................................21
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm .............................................................................22
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................23
Hot-Key-Tasten & Tastatur ............................................................24
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten .......26
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ...............................................27
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................28
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................30
3.75G/HSPA-Modul ........................................................................31
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................32
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................33
Technische Daten ............................................................................34
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................37
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................39
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............40
lndicateurs LED ...............................................................................41
Boutons Hot-Key & Clavier ............................................................42
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière ..............44
Carte du système: Vue d’en dessous ...............................................45
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................46
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................48
Module 3.75G/HSPA ......................................................................49
Installation du pilote ........................................................................50
Dépannage .......................................................................................51
Spécifications ..................................................................................52
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................55
Guía rápida para empezar ................................................................57
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ................58
Indicadores LED .............................................................................59
Botones Hot-Key & Teclado ...........................................................60

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Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior ...62
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior .....................................................63
Características de audio ..................................................................64
Parámetros de vídeo ........................................................................65
Módulo 3.75G/HSPA ......................................................................67
Instalación de controladores ...........................................................68
Solución de problemas ....................................................................69
Especificaciones ..............................................................................70
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ...............................................73
Guida di avvio rapido ......................................................................75
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello
LCD aperto ......................................................................................76
Indicatori LED ................................................................................77
Pulsanti Hot-Key & Tastiera ...........................................................78
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra
e posteriore ......................................................................................80
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore .........................................81
Funzioni video ................................................................................82
Funzionalità audio ...........................................................................84
Modulo 3.75G/HSPA ......................................................................85
Installazione driver ..........................................................................86
Risoluzione dei problemi ................................................................87
Specifiche tecniche .........................................................................88

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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’sManual
disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation 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 Man-
ual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
© January 2011
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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, includ-
ing interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Instructions for Care and Operation
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent
this, follow these suggestions:
•Don’t drop it, or exposeit 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 dam-
aged.
•Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity trans-
formers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hin-
der 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 your work. Remember to
periodically save your data as data may be lost.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may vio-
late 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 quali-
fied 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 poisonous
liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from 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-
pose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears
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 exter-
nal power supplies, peripherals and cables (including telephone lines). It is
advisable to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turn-
ing 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 abra-
sive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replace-
ment to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to polymer batter-
ies only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery pre-
caution 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.
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable
battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, un-
der various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of
this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your lo-
cal solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling op-
tions 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 manufac-
turer’s instructions.

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System Startup
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.
6. Use one hand to raise the
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle
(do not exceed 135 degrees)
;
use the 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”.
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 7.
Models Differences
This notebook series includes different models that vary
slightly in design style, color and general appearance. Note
that though your computer may look slightly different
from that pictured throughout this documentation, all
ports, jacks, indicators, specifications and general func-
tions are the same for all the design styles.
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/
Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should al-
ways shut your computer
down by choosing Shut
Down from the Start
Menu.
This will help prevent hard
disk or system problems.

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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
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10
Model A
15.6” (39.62cm)
Model B
17.3” (43.94cm)
Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid
operational area is that indicated within
the red dotted lines above.
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453
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Figure 2
Front ViewwithLCDPanel
Open
1. PC Camera (Optional)
2. LCD
3. Power Button
4. GPU Button
5. LED Indicators
6. Hot Key Buttons
7. Keyboard
8. Built-In Microphone
9. Touchpad & Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional for Model A
Only)
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usu-
ally prohibited. Make sure the wireless modules are OFF if you are using the
computer aboard aircraft.
Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3.75G/HSPA/WLAN/Blue-
tooth modules, and check the LED indicator/visual indicator to see if the mod-
ules are powered on or not (see Table 4 on page 7).

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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful infor-
mation about the current status of the computer.
Table 1 - Front Left LED Indicators
Table 2 - Top Case LED Indicators
Icon Color Description
Orange DC Power 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 The Battery Has Reached Criti-
cally Low Power Status
Green Number Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Icon Color Description
Green UMA Mode Activated
Orange Optimus Mode Activated
Green Intel Integrated GPU (iGPU) Activated
Orange NVIDIA Discrete GPU (dGPU) Activated
Green The Wireless LAN Module is Powered On
Orange The Bluetooth Module is On
White Hard Disk Activity
Model A
Model B

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Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard
Press the Hot Key buttons on the computer to toggle the
appropriate function on/off.
Table 3 - Hot Key Buttons
The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data
input. Pressing Fn + NumLk turns on/off the numeric
keypad. It also features function keys to allow you to
change operational features instantly.
Figure 3 - Keyboard
Icon Description
WLAN Module Power Toggle
Mute Toggle
PC Camera Power Toggle
Model A
Model B
Function Keys NumLk &
ScrLk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
3.75G/HSPA
Module Power
Toggle
Special Characters
Some software applications allow the number-keys to be
used with Alt to produce special characters. These special
characters can only be produced by using the numeric
keypad. Regular number keys (in the upper row of the key-
board) will not work. Make sure that the numeric keypad is
on.

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Function Keys
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, visual indicators are available when the hot key driver is installed.
Table 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F7 Display Toggle
Fn + 3.75G/HSPA Module
Power Toggle Fn + F8/F9 Brightness Decrease/
Increase
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F10 PC Camera Power
Toggle
Fn + F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on) Fn + F11 WLAN Module Power
Toggle
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module
Power Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + NumLk Numeric Keypad Toggle
Fn + F5/F6 Volume Decrease/
Increase Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle

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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views
Figure 4
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views
1. LED Indicators
2. External Monitor Port
3. RJ-45 LAN Jack
4. HDMI-Out Port
5. USB 2.0 Ports
6. Vent
7. eSATA Port
8. USB 3.0 Ports
9. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
10. Headphone-Out Jack
11. Microphone-In Jack
12. S/PDIF-Out Jack
13. Optical Device Drive Bay
14. Emergency Eject Hole
15. Security Lock Slot
16. Battery
17. DC-In Jack
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Front
Left
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14
13
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8
5
15 16 17
USB 3.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port is denoted
by its blue color; USB 2.0
ports are colored black. USB
3.0 will transfer data much
faster than USB 2.0, and is
backwards-compatible with
USB 2.0.
Right
Rear
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 be-
come lodged in the hole.

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System Map: Bottom View
Figure 5
Bottom View
1. Battery
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Vent
4. Hard Disk Bay Cover
5. Speakers
CPU
The CPU is not a user ser-
viceable 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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Model A
Model B
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Video Features
The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (for
power-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for per-
formance). You can switch display devices, and configure
display options as long as the video drivers are installed.
To access Display control panel:
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. Alternatively you can right-click the desktop and select
Screen resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution .
6. Click Advanced settings .
To access the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Pan-
el:
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click Intel(R) Graphics and Media in the icon view.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from
the menu.
4. Choose the application mode (Basic, Advanced or Wizard).
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and
click Control Panel).
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and
Personalization category.
OR
3. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel
from the menu.
Display Devices & Options
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 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
as your display device.
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Figure 6 - Display Control Panel

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NVIDIA®Optimus™Technology
Nvidia®Optimus™technology is a seamless technology
designed to get best performance from the graphics sys-
tem while allowing longer battery life, without having to
manually change settings. Thus when an application is run
that requires extra performance or quality, then the system
will run the discrete GPU (dGPU); when the system does
not require such enhanced performance it will let the inte-
grated (iGPU) handle it.
GPU Button
This computer also features a button that allows the
user to switch between Optimus Mode and UMA Mode
(Unified Memory Architecture). UMA Mode will use
only the integrated GPU; Optimus Mode will allow the
system to automatically determine whether the dGPU or
iGPU is used. Thus the user can completely control how
the graphics system operates. Press the GPU button ,
and the button color will indicate the current mode.
Table 5 - GPU Button Modes
The GPU LED indicators will display which GPU is
currently in use.
Table 6 - GPU LED Indicators
Icon Color Description
Green UMA Mode Activated
The system will use the Intel inte-
grated GPU (iGPU) only
Orange
Optimus Mode Activated
Optimus technology will determine
when to use the Intel integrated GPU
(iGPU) or NVIDIA discrete GPU
(dGPU) automatically
Icon Color Description
Green Intel Integrated GPU (iGPU) Acti-
vated
Orange NVIDIA Discrete GPU (dGPU) Acti-
vated

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Audio Features
You can configure the audio options on your computer
from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager / icon in the taskbar/
control panel (right-click the taskbar icon to bring up
an audio menu). The volume may also be adjusted by
means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination/the volume
control.
THX TruStudio Pro Audio
Install the THX TruStudio AP to allow you to configure
the audio settings to your requirements for the best perfor-
mance in games, music and movies.
THX TruStudio Pro Activation
On the first run of THX TruStudio Pro you will need to ac-
tivate the application.
1. To activate the application you will need to be connected to
the internet.
2. Double-click the THX Activate icon on the desktop and
click the Activate button.
3. The program will connect to the internet to verifythe activation
key.
4. Click Finish to complete the application activation.
5. Restart the computer.
THX Tru Studio Pro & HDMI
1. When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI-Out port, the
THX TruStudio Pro controls will be disabled.
2. A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “Do you want to
select another audio device now?”.
3. Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your
external display (do not attempt to select another audio device
when connected to the external HDMI display).
Sound Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level is set
using the volume control within
Windows (and the volume
function keys on the computer).
Click the Speaker icon in the
taskbar to check the setting.
Menu
Figure 7
THX TruStu-
dio Pro HDMI
Display Warn-
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3.75G/HSPA Module
(Optional for Model A Computers Only)
If you have included an optional 3.75G/HSPA module in
your purchase option, follow the instructions below to in-
stall the USIM card (which will be provided by your ser-
vice provider), and then run the appropriate application
supplied with your module.
USIM Card Insertion
1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the bat-
tery (slide the latches in the direction indicated below and
slide the battery out).
Figure 8 - Remove the battery
2. Insert the USIM card as illustrated below until it clicks into
position, and replace the battery.
Figure 9 - Insert the USIM Card
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1
USIM Card Orientation
Note that the USIM card’s readable side (with the gold-col-
ored contacts) should face upwards as illustrated.

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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 al-
ready 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. Install the
drivers in the order indicated in Figure 10. Click to select the drivers you wish to in-
stall (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Note: If you need to re-
install any driver, you should uninstall the driver first.
Manual Driver Installation
Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers Installer application and browse to
the executable file in the appropriate driver folder.
If a
Found New Hardware
wizard appears
during the installation procedure, click
Cancel, and follow the installation procedure as directed.
Figure 10 - Install Drivers
Driver Installation General
Guidelines
As a general guide follow the
default on-screen instruc-
tions for each driver (e.g.
Next >Next >Finish) unless
you are an advanced user. In
many cases a restart is re-
quired to install the driver.
Make sure any modules (e.g.
PC Camera, WLAN or 3.75G/
HSPA) are ON before install-
ing the appropriate driver.
Windows Update
After installing all the drivers
make sure you enable Win-
dows Update in order to get
all the latest security updates
etc. (all updates will include
the latest hotfixes from Mi-
crosoft).
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