Clevo W150ERM 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 23. 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 45. 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 67. 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 89. 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
Control Center ...................................................................................8
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views ..............................11
System Map: Bottom View .............................................................12
Windows Control Panel & Desktop ................................................13
Video Features ................................................................................14
Audio Features ................................................................................16
3G Module ......................................................................................17
Driver Installation ...........................................................................18
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................19
Specifications ..................................................................................20
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch .....................................23
Schnellstart ......................................................................................25
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem LCD-
Bildschirm ......................................................................................26
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................27
Hot-Key-Tasten & Tastatur ............................................................28
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ......................................................30
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten .......33
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ...............................................34
Windows Systemsteuerung und Arbeitsplatz ..................................35
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................36
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................38
3G-Modul ........................................................................................39
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................40
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................41
Technische Daten ............................................................................42
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................45
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................47
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............48
lndicateurs LED ...............................................................................49
Boutons Hot-Key & Clavier ............................................................50
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ................................................52
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite & arrière ..............55
Carte du système: Vue d’en dessous ...............................................56
Windows Control Panel & Desktop ................................................57
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................58
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................60
Module 3G .......................................................................................61
Installation du pilote ........................................................................62
Dépannage .......................................................................................63
Spécifications ..................................................................................64

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Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................67
Guía rápida para empezar ...............................................................69
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ................70
Indicadores LED .............................................................................71
Botones Hot-Key & Teclado ..........................................................72
Control Center (Centro de control) .................................................74
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior ...77
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior .....................................................78
Características de audio ..................................................................79
Panel de Control y escritorio de Windows .....................................80
Parámetros de vídeo ........................................................................81
Módulo 3G ......................................................................................83
Instalación de controladores ...........................................................84
Solución de problemas ....................................................................85
Especificaciones ..............................................................................86
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ...............................................89
Guida di avvio rapido ......................................................................91
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD aperto 92
Indicatori LED ................................................................................93
Pulsanti Hot-Key & Tastiera ...........................................................94
Control Center (Centro di controllo) ...............................................96
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e
posteriore .........................................................................................99
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore ........................................100
Pannello di controllo e Desktop di Windows ................................101
Funzioni video ...............................................................................102
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................104
Modulo 3G ....................................................................................105
Installazione driver ........................................................................106
Risoluzione dei problemi ..............................................................107
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................108

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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.
© October 2012
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.

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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.
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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 left 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 130 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 7and 8.
Model Differences
This notebook series includes two different models (see
Specifications on page 20 for details).
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
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Shut Down
Windows 7
Note that you should always shut your computer down by
choosing Shut Down from the Start menu.
Windows 8
Note that you should always shut your computer down by
clicking Settings in the Charms Bar (use the Windows
Logo Key + Ckey combination to access the Charms
Bar) and choosing Shut down from the Power 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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Figure 2
Front ViewwithLCDPanel
Open
1. PC Camera (Optional)
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is
in use, the LED will be
illuminated in red.
3. LCD
4. Power Button
5. GPU Button
6. LED Indicators
7. Hot Key Buttons
8. Keyboard
9. Built-In Microphone
10. Touchpad & Buttons
11. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional for Model A
Only)
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission
devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the wireless modules are OFF or in Air-
plane mode (for Windows 8 only) if you are using
the computer aboard aircraft.
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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 The AC/DC Adapter 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
Win 7 - The Bluetooth Module is Powered
On
Win 8 - The Bluetooth Module is Installed
(this is not a power on/off indicator in Win 8)
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
3G
Module Power
Toggle
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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 key-
pad. 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 (Windows 7 or Windows 8 Desktop only) 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 + F8/F9 Brightness Decrease/
Increase
Fn + 3G Module Power Tog-
gle
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 Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F5/F6 Volume Decrease/
Increase Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Fn + Esc Control Center Toggle (see page 8)

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Control Center
Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the
Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, and enables you to quickly
turn modules on/off. The Control Center is only accessible fromthe Windows Desktop (use the Windows Logo Key
+ D key combination) in Windows 8 and not from the Start Screen in the Metro UI.
Figure 4 - Control Center
Click on any button to turn any of the modules (e.g. TouchPad, Camera) on/off. Click on Power Conservationto switch
between Performance, Balanced or Energy Star modes. Click on the buttons (or just click and hold the mouse button)
to adjust the slider for Brightness/Volume. Click on Display Switch/Time Zone/ Desktop Background to bring up
the appropriate Windows control panel. Click on the Sleep button to put the computer into Hibernate or Sleep modes.
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Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged
in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness
or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the Fn + F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight (press any key
to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You can use the slider to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to mute the volume.
Power Conservation
This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-
power sleep mode after a designated period of inactivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Energy Star but-
ton.
Sleep
Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate or Sleep buttons, and click either button to havethe computer
enter the appropriate power-saving mode.

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Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate
attached display mode.
Time Zone
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel.
Desktop Background
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture.
Touchpad/PC Camera/Wireless LAN Module /Bluetooth/3G Module (Win 7 Only)
Click any of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or module’s power status. A crossed out icon will appear over the top
left of the icon when it is off. Note that the power status of a module, and Touchpad power, is also effected by the
Power Mode selected.
Touchpad/PC Camera (Win 8 Only)
Click any of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or module’s power status. A crossed out icon will appear over the top
left of the icon when it is off. Note that the power status of a module, and Touchpad power, is also effected by the
Power Mode selected.
Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/ Number Lock
Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode.

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System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views
1Front
10 13
12
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14
16
Right
Rear
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4
38
67
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Left
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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.
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Figure 5
Front, Left, Right & Rear
Views
1. LED Indicators
2. DC-In Jack
3. Vent
4. External Monitor Port
5. RJ-45 LAN Jack
6. USB 3.0 Ports
7. HDMI-Out Port
8. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
9. Combined eSATA/USB
3.0 Port
10. Headphone-Out Jack
11. Microphone-In Jack
12. S/PDIF-Out Jack
13. USB 2.0 Port
14. Optical Device Drive Bay
15. Security Lock Slot
16. Battery

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System Map: Bottom View
Figure 6
Bottom View
1. Battery
2. Component Bay Cover
3. Vent
4. Speakers
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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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Windows Control Panel & Desktop
Most of the control panels, utilities and applications within Windows are accessed from the Start menu in Windows 7,
and from the Desktop in Windows 8.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. In Windows 7 click the Start menu and
select Control Panel. In Windows 8 right-click the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu (or use the Win-
dows Logo Key + X key combination) and select Control Panel.
Figure 7 - Windows 8 Context Menu
The desktop interfaces for both Windows 7 & 8 are similar (Windows 8 has no start button). To access the Desktop App
in Windows 8 use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination or Desktop App in the Metro UI Start Screen (Win-
dows 7’s standard interface is the desktop).
Move the mouse to the
and right-click to access
bottom left of the screen
the menu.

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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. Go to the 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. Go to the 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. Go to the 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 8 - 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
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Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps
(Windows 8)
The minimum resolution in which Metro style apps will
run is 1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the fea-
tures of Windows 8 (including multitasking with snap) is
1366x768.
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-
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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 verify the 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).
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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 9
THX TruStu-
dio Pro HDMI
Display Warn-
ing