Clevo 18CL36 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 31. 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 61. 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 91. 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 121. Il Manuale utente
completo si trova nel disco contenente driver e utilità +
Manuale utente (disco Device Drivers & Utilities +
User's Manual).

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Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
Instructions for Care and Operation ..................................................2
System Startup ..................................................................................4
RAID Setup .......................................................................................5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open .............................7
Keyboard & Function Keys .............................. 8
LED Indicators ..................................................................................9
Touch Sensor Instant Keys .............................................................10
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views ........................................11
System Map: Rear & Bottom Views ..............................................12
Video Features ................................................................................13
Power Options .................................................................................15
Audio Features ................................................................................16
Driver Installation ...........................................................................20
PC Camera ......................................................................................22
Wireless LAN Module (Option) .....................................................24
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ...........................................................25
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................26
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................28
Specifications ..................................................................................29
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................31
Hinweise zu Pflege und Betrieb ......................................................32
Schnellstart ......................................................................................34
RAID Setup .....................................................................................35
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ..............................................................................37
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................38
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................39
Berührungssensor-Tasten ................................................................40
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts ...................41
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von hinten und unten .............................42
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................43
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................45
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................46
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................50
PC-Kamera ......................................................................................52
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................54
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ...........................................................55
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ..............................................................56
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................58
Technische Daten ............................................................................59

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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................61
Instructions d’entretien et d’utilisation ...........................................62
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................64
Configuration RAID .......................................................................65
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............67
Clavier & touches fonction .............................................................68
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................69
Touches de raccourci du capteur tactile ..........................................70
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche & droite ..........................71
Carte du système: Vues arrière & du dessous .................................72
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................73
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................75
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................76
Installation du pilote .......................................................................80
Caméra PC ......................................................................................82
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ........................................................84
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) ..........................................85
Module Bluetooth (Option) .............................................................86
Dépannage .......................................................................................88
Spécifications ..................................................................................89
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................91
Instrucciones para el cuidado y funcionamiento .............................92
Guía rápida para empezar ................................................................94
Configuración RAID .......................................................................95
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto .................97
Teclado & teclas de función ............................................................98
Indicadores LED .............................................................................99
Teclas instantáneas del sensor táctil ..............................................100
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, y derecha .................101
Mapa del sistema: Vistas posterior e inferior ................................102
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................103
Opciones de energía ......................................................................105
Características de audio .................................................................106
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................110
Cámara PC .....................................................................................112
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................114
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) .............................................115
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ..........................................................116
Solución de problemas ..................................................................118
Especificaciones ............................................................................119

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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ..............................121
Istruzioni per la custodia e il funzionamento ................................122
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................124
Configurazione RAID ...................................................................125
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD
aperto .............................................................................................127
Tastiera & tasti funzione ...............................................................128
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................129
Tasti istantanei Touch Sensor .......................................................130
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra ............131
Descrizione del sistema: Vista posteriore e inferiore ..................132
Funzioni video ..............................................................................133
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................135
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................136
Installazione driver ........................................................................140
Camera PC ....................................................................................142
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ................................................144
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ...........................................145
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ........................................................146
Risoluzione dei problemi ..............................................................149
Specifiche tecniche .......................................................................150

About this Concise User Guide - 1
Concise User’s Guide
English
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. 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 Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us-
er’s Manual disc.
© August 2011
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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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.

Concise User’s Guide
2 - Instructions for Care and Operation
English
Instructions for Care and Op-
eration
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To
prevent this, follow these suggestions:
•Don’t drop it, or expose it 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 damaged.
•Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
•Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-plated logo,
the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general wear
and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed
logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling the com-
puter in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD electro-plated
logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may
rub against the top of the computer during transport. If any such
wear and tear develops contact your service center.
Power & Battery Safety
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it
still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are
unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service rep-
resentative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong
grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do
not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible
outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it
by the plug head, not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can sup-
port the total current load of all the connected devices.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before
putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery
type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• 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.
• Recharge the batteries using the computer’s system. Incorrect
recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or
replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged bat-
tery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode
or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.

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Instructions for Care and Operation - 3
English
Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to poly-
mer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides
the general battery precaution 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 environ-
ments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
Cleaning
• 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 abrasive cleaners on
any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure the
computer is disconnected from any external power supplies,
peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric
shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,
particularly 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 oper-
ating 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 com-
puter.
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Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a recharge-
able battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its
useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be il-
legal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for de-
tails in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-
place only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Concise User’s Guide
4 - System Startup
English
System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and tighten the screws.
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 to 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.
HDD RAID Support
Your hard disk(s) can be set up in AHCI mode or RAID
mode (for increased performance or protection). Note
that setting up your hard disk(s) in RAID mode needs to
be done prior to installing the Windows OS (see RAID
Setup on page 5).
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Shut Down
Note that you should always 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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Figure 1
Opening the Lid/
LCD/Computer
with AC/DC
Adapter
Plugged-In

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RAID Setup - 5
English
RAID Setup
You may use your hard disks in combination with Strip-
ing (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Parity Across Disks
(RAID 5) or Recovery for either fault tolerance or perfor-
mance.
Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
hard disks in RAID mode:
• The Microsoft Windows OS disc.
•Asecond hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay for
RAID level 0 or 1 or Recovery.
OR
A second hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay, and
a third hard disk in the Secondary HDD bay for RAID
level 5.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Table 1 - RAID Description
RAID Level Description
Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Two identical drives copying data between a mas-
ter and a recovery disk. This provides more con-
trol over how data is copied between the master
and recovery drives, fast volume updates and the
ability to view the data in Windows Explorer.
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in paral-
lel to increase performance. RAID 0 implements
a striped disk array and the data is broken into
blocks and each block is written to a separate
disk drive.
RAID 0 (a striped array) is not fault-tolerant. The
failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data
in the array.
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used
to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a
mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which con-
tains identical data) will handle all the data. When
a new replacement drive is installed, data to the
new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to
restore fault tolerance.
RAID 1 (mirrored array) provides full data protec-
tion, as data can simply be copied from a healthy
disk to a replacement for any failed disk.
RAID 5
(three hard
disks
needed)
Identical drives (at least three drives must be
used) in a parity across disks configuration are
used to protect data and increase perfor-
mance. A RAID 5 array can withstand a single
disk failure without losing access to data.
RAID Level Description

6 - RAID Setup
Concise User’s Guide
English
RAID Setup Procedure
Part I: BIOS
1. Start-up your computer and press F2 to
enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Advanced menu, select
SATA Mode and press Enter.
3. Select RAID.
4. Press Esc and go to the Boot menu.
5. Set the CD/DVD-ROM Drive (make
sure the Microsoft Windows OS disc
is inserted) as the first device in the
boot order from the Boot menu.
6. Select Save Changes and Reset from
the Exit menu (or press F4) and press
Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the
computer.
Part II: Intel Matrix
1. Press Ctrl + i to enter RAID configura-
tion menu.
Figure 2 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Man-
ager Option ROM
2. Select 1.Create RAID Volume and
press Enter.
3. Type the RAID volume name and then
press Tab or Enter to advance to the
next field.
4. Specify (use the up and down arrow
keys) the RAID level (RAID 0 or RAID
1 or RAID 5 or Recovery - see Table 1
on page 5) and then press Tab or
Enter to advance to the next field.
5. Press Enter and the system will select
the physical disks to use.
6. Press Enter and select (if applicable)
the Strip Size (best set to default).
7. Press Enter and select the Capacity
size (best set to default).
8. Press Enter to select Create Volume.
9. Press Enter to create the volume, and
confirm the selection by pressing Y.
10. This will now return to the main menu.
Figure 3 - RAID Created
11. Select 6.Exit and press Enter, then
press Y to exit the RAID configuration
menu.
12. Press a key when you see the message
"Press any key to boot from CD".
13. Press Enter to continue installing the
operating system as normal (see your
Windows documentation if you need
help on installing the Windows OS).

System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open - 7
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English
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
Figure 4
Front View with LCD
Panel Open
1. PC Camera (Optional)
2. LCD
3. LED Status Indicators
4. Touch Sensor Instant
Keys
5. Game Keys
6. Keyboard
7. TouchPad & Buttons
8. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)
9. LED Power Indicators
10. LCD Panel Color LED
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic
transmission devices (e.g. WLAN
or Bluetooth) aboard aircraft is usu-
ally prohibited. Make sure any wire-
less modules are OFF if you are
using the computer aboard aircraft.
Use the appropriate function key
combination/touch sensor instant
key to toggle power to any wireless
modules, and check the indicators
to see if any modules are powered
on or not (see Table 4 on
page 10).
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8 - Keyboard & Function Keys
Concise User’s Guide
English
Keyboard & Function Keys
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad (on the right side
of the keyboard) 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. The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot
keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addi-
tion to the basic function key combinations, visual indica-
tors are available when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F8/F9 Brightness Decrease/
Increase
Fn + 1 Fan Automatic Control/ Full Power Fn + F10 PC Camera Power
Toggle
Fn + F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn + F11 WLAN Module Power
Toggle
Fn + F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on) Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + NumLk Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F5/F6 Volume Decrease/
Increase
Fn + Power
Button Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 11)
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Table 2 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Figure 5 - keyboard
NumLk &
ScrLk

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LED Indicators - 9
English
Game Keys
The eight game hot keys on the left of the computer allow
macros to be configured for common keystrokes used in
applications (the keys can be assigned macros for any
program, not only games). To configure the keys follow
the instructions below.
1. Run the Game Key Configuration program from the desktop
icon (or from C:\Program Files (x86)\Chicony\Game-
Key\GmKeyCfgUtl.exe).
2. Double-click the button for the appropriate key (it will turn
red ).
3. When the button is red you may then record the
keystrokes to be assigned to the game key.
4. Click OK.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other game key if required.
6. Close the Game Key Configuration window.
7. The keystroke order will be repeated with the appropriate
button press in any application program.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful in-
formation about the current status of the computer.
Table 3 - LED Indicators
Figure 6
Game Key
Configuration
Icon Color Description
Green Hard Disk Activity
Green Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Acti-
vated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange
The powered USB Port is on
(see page 11)
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 Critically Low
Power Status

10 - Touch Sensor Instant Keys
Concise User’s Guide
English
Touch Sensor Instant Keys
Press the touch sensor instant keys on the computer to toggle the appropriate function on/off. When a module is pow-
ered on the appropriate icon will be highlighted.
Table 4 - Touch Sensor Instant Keys
*When enabled, the Light Sensor will automatically adjust screen brightness according to the background environ-
ment.
**When enabled, Silent Mode will reduce fan noise and save power consumption. Note this may reduce computer
performance.
Icon Description Icon Description
*Light Sensor Toggle Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle
PC Camera Module Power Toggle Activate the Default Internet Browser
Bluetooth Module Power Toggle Activate the THX TruStudio Pro Application
(see page 19)
Toggle **Silent Mode (for power saving)
Visual Indicator Mute Toggle
Volume Control Slider (move your finger slowly along the slider to
adjust the system volume)

System Map: Front, Left & Right Views - 11
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English
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views
Figure 7
Front, Left & Right Views
1. Speakers
2. LED Power Indicators
3. DVI-Out Port
4. Powered USB 2.0 Port
(See Below)
5. USB 2.0 Ports
6. RJ-45 LAN Jack
7. HDMI-Out Port
8. 7-in-1 Card Reader
9. USB 3.0 Ports
10. Mini-IEEE 1394 Port
11. Optional Device Drive Bay
12. Emergency Eject Hole
13. ExpressCard/54(34) Slot
14. Headphone-In Jack
15. Microphone-In Jack
16. Line-In Jack
17. S/PDIF-Out Jack
18. Combined eSATA/USB Port
19. Security Lock Slot
20. Power Button
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Right
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USB
The USB 3.0 ports are colored blue. USB 3.0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2.0,
and is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0. When the powered USB port is on it will sup-
ply power when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a work-
ing outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with
certain devices - see page 28). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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12 - System Map: Rear & Bottom Views
Concise User’s Guide
English
System Map: Rear & Bottom Views
Figure 8
Rear & Bottom Views
1. Speakers
2. DC-In Jack
3. Sub Woofer
4. Vent
5. Component Bay Cover
6. Battery (Secondary HDD
Bay - HDD3)
7. Primary HDD Bay (HDD1
& 2)
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CPU
The CPU is not a user
serviceable part. Ac-
cessing the CPU in
any way may violate
your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your com-
puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
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Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely dis-
charge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges
(see the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc).
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Concise User’s Guide
Video Features - 13
English
Video Features
You can switch display devices, and configure display
options, from the Display control panel in Windows and/
or the NVIDIA Control Panel as long as the video driv-
er is installed.
To access Display control panel in Windows:
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 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
Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external
VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or
TV (connected to the DVI-Out port/HDMI-Out port) as
your display device.

Concise User’s Guide
14 - Video Features
English
SLI Multi GPU Configuration
This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link In-
terface (SLI) that improves graphic quality and perfor-
mance by combining dual NVIDIA GPUs (two video
cards are required) in a single system. To enable/disable
SLI Configuration:
1. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see Video Features on
page 13
).
2. Click “+” next to 3D Settings if its sub-items are not shown
and then click Set SLI Configuration.
Figure 9 - Set SLI Configuration
3. Click “Enable SLI technology (recommended)”.
4. Click to “Select the display to view the SLI rendered
content on.” (only a single display may be used).
5. Click Apply and Yes to restart the computer.
Note: DO NOT use the Fn + F7 key combination to tog-
gle through display options when SLI is enabled. SLI
supports only a Single display, and attempting to config-
ure dual displays may cause an error. Use the NVIDIA
Control Panel to select the display to be used.
SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Battery Power
Note that due to the high power and system demands cre-
ated by enabling SLI Configuration, you should not en-
able SLI configuration if your computer is powered
by battery only. If you attempt to run an SLI configura-
tion when the computer is powered by the battery only,
then system problems may occur.
• If the computer is currently powered by battery only do not
enable SLI configuration.
• If you have currently enabled SLI configuration, and the
computer is powered by the AC/DC adapter, do not switch
to battery power only (or go to the NVIDIA Control
Panel and disable SLI configuration before switching to
battery power only).