Monster ABRA A5 V20.4 User manual

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A5 V20.4
USER MANUAL
BENUTZERHANDBUCH
KULLANIM KILAVUZU
MANUAL DE USUARIO
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
MANUALE UTENTE
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TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 - Preface.......................................................... 02
1.1 Regulations Information.........................................................03
FCC Information...............................................................................03
1.2 Safety Information.................................................................. 04
1.3 Conventions For This Manual ...............................................05
CHAPTER 2 - Getting To Know The Basics........................05
2.1 Product Specifcation................................................................05
2.2 Preparing your Computer .....................................................07
2.3 Product Overview....................................................................08
CHAPTER 3 - Getting Started.............................................15
3.1 AC Adapter ...................................................................................15
3.2 Knowing The Keyboard ..........................................................16
3.2.1 For Keyboard Users...............................................................16
3.3 Using the touchpad / clickpad ............................................. 18
CHAPTER 4 - BIOS Setup....................................................19
4.1 About BIOS Setup......................................................................19
4.1.1 When To Use BIOS Setup? ...................................................19
4.1.2 How to Run BIOS Setup ?....................................................19
4.2 BIOS Setup Menu ....................................................................20
4.2.1 Main Menu ..............................................................................20
4.2.2 Advanced Menu.....................................................................21
4.2.3 Security Menu.......................................................................22
4.2.4 Boot Menu..............................................................................23
4.2.5 Exit Menu................................................................................24
USER MANUAL
A5 V20.4

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CHAPTER 1
1.1 Regulations Information
Preface
•CE compliance
This device is classed as a technical information equipment (ITE) in class B
and is intended for use in living room and ofce. The CE-mark approves the
conformity by the EU-guidelines:
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU,
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU(equals A2 : 2013),
- RF Directive 2014/53/EU
Rechargeable Battery Notice
DO NOT
1. Throw into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cutting of a BATTERY
2.Throw or immerse into water
3.Heat to more than 60°C
4.Repaire or disassemble
5.Leave in an extremely low air pressure environment
6.Leave in an extremely high-temperature environment A power cord is
connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max. 35°C (95°F). Do not
subject it to temperatures below 5°C (41°F) or above 40°C (104 °F).
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations
can damage one’s hearing. In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing,
one should lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the
amount of time listening at high levels. Headsets should comply with EN
50332-2 requirements.

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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to
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1.2 Safety Information
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer
or subject it to any form of strong impact as
this can damage the computer’s components or
otherwise cause it to malfunction.
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Never cover or block the air vents including
those located at the base of the computer.
Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with
any object.
Do NOT expose to or use near liquid,
rain, or moisture.
Do NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
Do not use or expose this device around
magnetic felds as magnetic interference may
aect the performance of the device.
To keep your computer in prime operating
condition, protect your work area from direct
sunlight.
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1.3 Conventions For This Manual
2.1 Product Specification
CAUTION: This message contains important information that must
be followed for safe operation.
NOTE: This message contains information for special situations.
CHAPTER 2
Getting To Know The Basics
This User’s Manual provides technical information of instructions and
illustrations on how to operate this notebook for the customer.
Please read this manual carefully before using this notebook.
Physical Characteristic
Processor - CPU
Graphic Card - GPU
I/O Port
Dimension 360.2*243.5 *23.0 mm
Support Processor i5-12450H 45Watt
Graphic Card 6 GB RTX 4050
DC-in x 1
USB USB Type A @Right side x2
USB 3.2 (Gen1)
USB Type A @Left side x1: USB 2.0
USB Type C @Rear side x1
USB 3.2 (Gen2)
Weight 2kg +/- 5% TBD
RAM DDR4 3200MHz
LCD 15.6” 1920x1080, IPS/45% 144Hz
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CAUTION: MODEL IS DESIGNED TO USE WITH THE DC INPUT:
180 Watts (19.5V/9.23A) 3 Pins
Audio
Input
Power
Webcam
Communication Port
Codec: Realtek ALC256 Azalia standard support, D3 mode support
Speaker/Mic Build-in 2 speakers, Speaker : 2W/each
Digital Microphone support
Keyboard Membrane single zone RGB backlight support,
340*109.2*3.6mm
Pointing Device TDA1470 (114.5*70*0.8mm), TP mylar, Enable/Disable
area :10mmx10mm, Palm Rejection:Support
AC Adapter Automatics Voltage adjustment between 100 and 240VAC
50/60Hz, 180 Watts (19.5V/9.23A) 3 Pins
Battery Li- polymer Battery, SW Gas Gauge IC, soft pack
4 cells (4s1p 4100 mAh) 62.32Wh
Infrared capability for HD webcam with D-MIC*1
facial reconition camera
Wireless LAN +BT M.2 2230 w/ CNVI interface (Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201)
IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax support
I/O Port
RJ45 x 1
HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1)
Mini DP x 1
Mic / Audio Combo x 1
Card Reader x 1 USB interface, SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I speed
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2.2 Preparing your Computer
Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN jack.
The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
Press the power button to turn on your notebook computer.
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2.3 Product Overview
Please become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.
Top-Open View
Note: The product’s color/ LED color, I/O port, indicator location, and specication
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Webcam
A device that allows you to record video or take photographs with
your computer.
Microphone
Built-in microphone
Camera Status LED
The Camera Status LED shows the Camera status.
LCD Screen
Displays of your notebook computer.
Power Button
Press this button to turn the computer’s power on or o.
Power ON: White
Suspend: White, Slow / Smooth, Blinking white (3Sec / Cycle)
Power o: OFF
Charging & Battery indicator
Charging (Power ON): White ash
Charging (Power OFF): White ash
Battery low (<6%): Orange ash
Charging nish (w/AC): OFF (w/o AC): OFF
Caps Lock Status LED
ON (White)
Turbo / Balance / Oce Mode Switch
Oce mode: LED o
Balance mode: White (Faint light)
Turbo mode: Both white (Bright)
CAUTION: When you are not using the computer,
keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust.
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USB Ports
Connects an USB device (such as USB Zip drive, keyboard or mouse)
into this jack. With charging function.
Card Reader
USB interface, SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I speed
Connecter: Full SD size
Vents
The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components
and avoid overheating.
Keyboard
The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel (The keyboard legend
will depend on the spec / region).
Touchpad LED indicator/ Touchpad switch
Click twice will open or close touchpad functionality (Please see 3.3 Using
the touchpad / clickpad instructions).
Touchpad/Click pad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the mouse.
Right Side View
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Kensington® Lock Port
To be secured using Kensington® Lock Port security products.
USB Ports
Connects an USB device (such as USB Zip drive, keyboard or mouse)
into this jack. With charging function.
Mic In Jack
Connects amplied speakers into this jack.
Audio Combo
Connect the 3.5mm audio combo jack/ headphones to this port.
Left Side View
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Bottom Side View
Note: The product’s thermal vent will depend upon the actually shipping product.
Vents
The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components
and avoid overheating.
Speaker
CAUTION: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of over-
heating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap
or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard,
flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining
optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing,
to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact
with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing,
during operation.
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Compartment View
Note: Specication will depend upon the actually shipping product.
SSD
SSD
BATTERY
RAM
RAM
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Back Side View
Mini Display Port
Supports high-denation digital video connection.
Network Jack
This jack lets you connect to a LAN.
USB Port Type C
Connects an USB device (such as USB Zip drive, keyboard or mouse)
into this jack.
Power Connector
Connects the AC adapter into this connector.
Vents
The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components
and avoid overheating.
HDMI port
Connected to the screen, or home theater system.
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CHAPTER 3
Getting Started
3.1 AC Adapter
Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter
and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC
adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Attach the AC
adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC
power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need
to be charged before you can operate from battery power.
Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook;
using other adapter model may damage either the notebook or other devices
attached to it.
CAUTION: The use of inferior extension cords may result in damage to your
notebook. Your notebook comes with its own authorized AC adapter.
Use of a different AC adapter or cable extension which is not authorized for
use will void warranty protection if damage to hardware is found in association
to said adapter or extension cable.
Note: The power adapter can become hot when in use. Please be sure the AC adapter is not
covered with any materials keep it away from exposed parts of your body.
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3.2 Knowing The Keyboard
3.2.1 For Keyboard Users
The following defnes the colored hot keys on the Keyboard. The colored com-
mands can only be accessed by frst pressing and holding the function key while
pressing a key with a colored command.
To activate these functions, press the hot key associated with the
desired function as below :
Note: The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on
the country/region in which the keyboard was designed and built.
Suspend:
Press this key combination (Fn+F2) to turn
Windows Lock/On .
Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to enter
Sleep Mode.
Press this key combination (Fn+F3)
to enable Display Mode.
Press this key combination (Fn+F4) to turn all
radios on or off.
Press this key combination (Fn+F5) to On/Off
Touch pad mode.
Windows Lock/On:
Display Mode:
RADIO On/Off:
Touch pad On/Off:
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Keyboard Brightness
Down:
Press this key combination (Fn+F6) to
decrease brightness of Keyboard.
Press this key combination (Fn+F7) to increase
brightness of Keyboard.
Press this key combination (Fn+F8) to enter
MUTE mode.
Press this key combination (Fn+F9) to enter
Volume down mode.
Press this key combination (Fn+F10) to enter
Volume up mode.
Press this key combination (Fn+F11) to
decrease brightness of LCD display.
Press this key combination (Fn+F12) to
increase brightness of LCD display.
For a full list of Windows keyboard shortcuts,
please visit the Microsoft official website.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/
Keyboard Brightness
Up:
MUTE:
Volume down:
Volume up:
Brightness down:
Brightness up:
Search Charm:
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3.3 Using the touchpad / clickpad
The touchpad / clickpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your
keyboard. Click twice left corner will open or close (light) touchpad functionality.
You can use the static-sensitive panel of the touchpad / clickpad and slide it to
move the cursor. You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right
mouse buttons. Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the
touchpad / clickpad to make selections and run functions. These two buttons
are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad /
clickpad produces similar results.
Click twice will open or
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CHAPTER 4
BIOS Setup
4.1 About BIOS Setup
4.1.1 When To Use BIOS Setup?
4.1.2 How to Run BIOS Setup?
You may need to run the BIOS Setup when:
•An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is
requested to run SETUP.
•You want to change the default settings for customized features.
•You want to reload the default BIOS settings.
To run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the notebook and press the [Del] key during
the POST procedure.
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
either restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing
[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] keys to restart.
Be noted that the screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your
references only.The actual setting screens and options on your Notebook may be
different because of BIOS update.
The setup function only can be invoked by pressing [Del] or [F2] key during POST
that provide a approach to change some setting and configuration the user pre-
fer, and the changed values will save in the NVRAM and will take effect after the
system rebooted. The setup uses a menu interface to allow the user to configure
their system and the features are briefly listed as follow.
Press [F7] key for Boot Menu.
Note: The drivers, BIOS and utilities bundled in the support DVD may
vary by models and are subject to change without notice.