Clevo W230SS User manual

Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................4
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open .............................5
LED Indicators ..................................................................................6
Keyboard ...........................................................................................7
Control Center ...................................................................................9
System Map: Front, Left, Right, Rear & Bottom Views ................12
Windows 8.1 Control Panel ............................................................13
Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop ............................................13
Apps & Tiles ...................................................................................14
Charms Bar .....................................................................................14
Video Features ................................................................................15
Audio Features ................................................................................17
Power Options .................................................................................18
Driver Installation ...........................................................................19
3G Module ......................................................................................20
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................21
Specifications ..................................................................................22
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch .....................................25
Schnellstart ......................................................................................28
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ............................................................................29
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................30
Tastatur ...........................................................................................31
Funktionstasten ...............................................................................32
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ......................................................33
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts, hinten
und unten .........................................................................................36
Windows 8.1 Systemsteuerung .......................................................37
Windows 8.1 Start-Bildschirm und Desktop ..................................37
Apps und Kacheln ...........................................................................38
Charms-Leiste .................................................................................38
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................39
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................41
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................42
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................43
3G-Modul ........................................................................................44
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................45
Technische Daten ............................................................................46
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................49
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................52
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ..............53
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................54
Clavier .............................................................................................55
Touches fonction .............................................................................56
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ................................................57
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite, arrière &
dessous ............................................................................................60
Panneau de Configuration de Windows 8.1 ....................................61
Écran d'accueil & bureau de Windows 8.1 .....................................61
Applications et Vignettes ................................................................62
Barre des charmes ...........................................................................62
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................63
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................65
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................66
Installation du pilote ........................................................................67
Module 3G .......................................................................................68
Dépannage .......................................................................................69
Spécifications ..................................................................................70

Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .......................................73
Guía rápida para empezar ...............................................................76
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto .................77
Indicadores LED .............................................................................78
Teclado ............................................................................................79
Control Center (Centro de control) .................................................81
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha,
posterior e inferior ...........................................................................84
Panel de Control de Windows 8.1 ...................................................85
Pantalla Inicio y escritorio de Windows 8.1 ...................................85
Apps y Mosaicos .............................................................................86
Barra Charms ..................................................................................86
Parámetros de vídeo ........................................................................87
Características de audio ..................................................................89
Opciones de energía ........................................................................90
Instalación de controladores ...........................................................91
Módulo 3G ......................................................................................92
Solución de problemas ....................................................................93
Especificaciones ..............................................................................94
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ...............................................97
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................100
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello
LCD aperto ....................................................................................101
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................102
Tastiera ..........................................................................................103
Tasti funzione ................................................................................104
Control Center (Centro di controllo) .............................................105
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra,
posteriore e inferiore .....................................................................108
Pannello di controllo di Windows 8.1 ...........................................109
Schermata Start e Desktop di Windows 8.1 ..................................109
App & Titoli ..................................................................................110
Charms Bar ....................................................................................110
Funzioni video ...............................................................................111
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................113
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................114
Installazione driver ........................................................................115
Modulo 3G ....................................................................................116
Risoluzione dei problemi ..............................................................117
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................118

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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’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 expandedUser’s Man-
ual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
© January 2014
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 pre-
vent 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.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may
violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to
electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service person-
nel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the fol-
lowing 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 com-
puter.
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 dispose 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 external power supplies, peripherals and cables (including
telephone lines). It is advisable to also remove your battery in
order to prevent accidentally turning 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 abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair
or replacement to your service representative or qualified service
personnel.
• 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 computer 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 trans-
port. If any such wear and tear develops contact your service cen-
ter.

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Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to polymer
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 envi-
ronments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
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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 use-
ful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details 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.

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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 on the
right 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 8.1.
130°
Figure 1- Opening the Lid/
LCD/Computer with AC/
DC Adapter Plugged-In
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Shut Down
Note that you should always shut
your computer down by choosing
the Shut down command in Win-
dows (see below). This will help
prevent hard disk or system prob-
lems.
Click Settings in the Charms Bar
(use the Windows Logo Key
+ Ckey combination to access the
Charms Bar) and choose Shut
down from the Power menu.
Or
Choose Shut down or sign out >
Shut down from the context menu
(use the Windows Logo Key
+ Xkey combination to access the
context menu).

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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
Figure 2
Front View with LCD Panel Open
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is in use,
the LED will be illuminated in red.
3. Built-In Microphone
4. LCD
5. Power Button
6. LED Indicators
7. Keyboard
8. Touchpad & Buttons
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic
transmission devices aboard aircraft
is usually prohibited.
Make sure the WLAN & Bluetooth
module(s) are OFF if you are using
the computer aboard aircraft by put-
ting the system in to Airplane Mode.
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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 - LED Power Indicators
Table 2 - LED Status Indicators
*The powered USB 3.0 port may be toggled on/off by
means of the Fn + Power Button key combination. When
the powered USB port is on it will supply power (for
charging devices only, not for operating devices) when
the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter
plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery
with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with
certain devices - see page 21).
Icon Color Description
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged
In
Blinking
Orange*
The AC/DC adapter is plugged
in and the powered USB Port is
on*
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
Green Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, 3G & Bluetooth Mod-
ules are OFF)
Green The Hard Disk is in use
Icon Color Description
Blue Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Acti-
vated
Blue Caps Lock Activated
Blue Scroll Lock Activated

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Keyboard
The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing Fn + Num Lk turns on/off the numeric key-
pad. It also features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. The keyboard illumination level
may be adjusted, or turned off/on, by using the Fn + F12 keys.
Figure 3 - Keyboard
eric
ad
Function Keys Num Lk &
Scr Lk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
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Windows Logo Keyboard Shortcut
Use the Windows Logo Key +D key combination to switch from the Start screen to the Windows
Desktop.
Menu/Application Keyboard Shortcut
When the Desktop app is running you can use the Menu/Application key on the keyboard to act
as a mouse right-click. In the Start screen this function is useful to quickly display the Customize bar.

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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 (in the Windows Desktop application only and
not in the Start Screen) when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + PC Camera Power
Toggle
Fn + Fan Automatic Con-
trol/ Full Power Fn + Airplane Mode Toggle
Fn + Touchpad Toggle Fn + F12 Toggle Keyboard Illumination/Adjust Brightness
Level
Fn + Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on) Fn + Number Lock Toggle
Fn + Mute Toggle Fn + Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + Sleep Toggle Caps Lock Toggle
Fn + Volume Decrease/
Increase Fn + Control Center Toggle (see page 8)
Fn + Change Display Configuration (see page 16)Fn + Power
Button Powered USB Port Power Toggle
Fn + Brightness Decrease/
Increase Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators

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Control Center
The Control Center in Windows 8.1 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen. 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 the camera/
Touchpad on/off.
Figure 4 - Control Center
Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial
control where applicable. Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected.

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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will
affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.
You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Cen-
ter to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.
Table 4 - Power Modes
Modes Quiet Power Saving Performance Entertainment
Icon
Power Plan Balanced Power Saver High Performance Balanced
Power Conservation Mode Energy Star Performance
PC Camera ON OFF ON ON
TouchPad ON ON ON ON
Airplane Mode OFF ON OFF OFF

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Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are cur-
rently 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 bright-
ness 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 bright-
ness 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 inac-
tivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Ener-
gy Star button.
Fan Speed
The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control
the heat of the CPU. However you can adjust the setting to
maximum if you prefer.
Sleep Button
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or
use the + P key combination) and select the appropri-
ate 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
Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or
camera module’s power status. Note that the power status
of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode
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System Map: Front, Left, Right, Rear & Bottom Views
1Front
14 Bottom
Figure 5
Front, Left, Right, Rear & Bottom Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Vent
3. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
4. USB 2.0 Port
5. Headphone-Out Jack
6. Microphone-In Jack
7. Powered USB 3.0 Port
8. USB 3.0 Ports
9. HDMI-Out Port
10. External Monitor Port
11. RJ-45 LAN Jack
12. DC-In Jack
13. Security Lock Slot
14. Battery
15. Speakers
16. Component Bay Cover
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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 3.0 port is on it will supply power
(for charging devices only, not for operating devices) when the
system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into
a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level
above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see page 21).
Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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Windows 8.1 Control Panel
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. Right-click the Start button in the
Desktop app or Start screen (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced context
menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Ex-
plorer, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc. and then select Control Panel.
Windows 8.1 Start Screen &
Desktop
The Apps, control panels, utilities and programs within
Windows are accessed from the Start screen and/or
Windows Desktop app. The Desktop (which runs as an
app within the Start screen) can be accessed by clicking
the Desktop item in the Start screen (or by using the
Windows Logo Key + D key combination). The
taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the desktop screen,
and you can see the notification area of the taskbar in the
bottom right of the screen. Click the arrow at the bottom
of the Start screen to access Apps.
Move the mouse to
the bottom left of the
screen and right-click
the Start button to ac-
cess the menu. Figure 6
Context
Menu
Figure 7
Start
Screen

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Apps & Tiles
The Start screen will contain a number of apps, and many more
will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these
apps can fit on one screen so you will often need use the slider at
the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps.
Charms Bar
The right side of the screen displays the Charms Bar. The Charms Bar contains the Search, Share, Start, Devices and
Settings menus. To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen, and
then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it (the bar will be black when it is active), or use the
Windows Logo Key + C key combination.
Figure 8 - Start Screen with Charms Bar
Click the arrow at the bottom of the
screen to access Apps

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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.
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics 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. The computer will automatical-
ly and seemlessly switch between the integrated UMA
(Unified Memory Architecture) GPU (iGPU) and the dis-
crete GPU (dGPU) when required by the applications in
use.
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
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. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Screen
resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
To access the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click the icon (Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel) on the
Apps screen.
OR
2. Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select Graphics
Properties from the menu.
OR
3. Click the icon in the notification area of the Desktop
taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.
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 (use the Windows Logo Key + D
key combination to access the desktop) and select NVIDIA
Control Panel from the menu.

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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.
Using the Windows Logo Key + P
Key Combination to Switch Displays
You can also use the + P key combination (or Fn + F7
) to quickly change display configuration and modes (this
is particularly useful when attaching a projector) in Win-
dows.
1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port/HDMI-
Out port, and turn it on.
2. Press the + P(or Fn + F7) key combination.
3. An on-screen menu will pop up.
4. Use the cursor keys ( + P) to select the appropriate
configuration from the menu, and press Enter to confirm the
selection.
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Screen Resolution for Apps (Windows 8.1)
The minimum resolution in which Apps will run is
1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the fea-
tures of Windows 8.1 (including multitasking with snap)
is 1366x768.
Figure 9
+ P (Change Display
Configuration)