PowerSpec 1710 Instructions For Care And Operation

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Instructions for Care and Operation ..........1 System Startup ................... 3 System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ......4 LED Indicators .................. 5 Keyboard & Function Keys ............... 6 System Map: Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views ......9 System Map: Left View ..............
Page 3: Instructions For Care And Operation
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 expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. •...
Page 4 Polymer Battery Precautions Cleaning Note the following information which is specific to poly- • Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply cleaner directly to the computer. mer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides •...
Page 5: System Startup
System Startup Figure 1 Remove all packing materials. Opening the Lid/ LCD/Computer Place the computer on a stable surface. with AC/DC Adapt- Do not attach any external devices except the power cord and AC adapter to the system until Windows is fully configured.. er Plugged-In When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the...
Page 6: System Map: Front View With Lcd Panel Open
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. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. LCD 5.
Page 7: Led Indicators
LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful infor- mation about the current status of the computer. *The powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port (see page may be toggled on /off by means of the Fn + Power But- Icon Color Description...
Page 8: Keyboard & Function Keys
Keyboard & Function Keys The keyboard includes a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing NumLk turns on/off the numeric key- ScrLk & Function Keys pad. It also features function keys to allow you to change NumLk operational features instantly. The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down.
Page 9 Colored Keyboard Backlight LED Keyboard Backlight Application The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on/ pressing the Fn plus key. off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below.
Page 10 Brightness Preview Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar The bottom left section of the application allows you to to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight. preview setting changes made to colors on the keyboard. Color Swatch Figure 6 The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you...
Page 11: System Map: Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views
System Map: Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views Front Rear Right Figure 8  Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views Overheating 1. LED Indicators 2. Vent To prevent your computer from overheating make 3. Headphone-Out Jack sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is 4.
Page 12: System Map: Left View
System Map: Left View Left Thunderbolt Port for Display  The display configuration for the Thunderbolt port and Mini DisplayPorts can Thunderbolt Devices be set up in the BIOS (Advanced menu > Advanced Chipset Control > DDI When plugging a device into a Thun- Control).
Page 13: Control Center
Control Center Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle will affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, the Control Center on/off.
Page 14 Power Status Fan Speed 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 You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Au- bar will show the current battery charge state.
Page 15 Time Zone GPU Switch Select if the system uses either Microsoft Hybrid Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Graphics Mode (MSHYBRID) or Discrete Graphics Time Windows control panel. Mode (DISCRETE). MSHYBRID is selected by de- fault. After selecting MSHYBRID, the computer’s oper- Desktop Background ating system (and some applications) will automatically switch between the integrated GPU and the discrete GPU...
Page 16: Gpu Overclocking
GPU Overclocking Overclocking should only be enabled when powered by a plugged-in AC/DC adapter, and not on battery You can access the GPU Overclock utility from the Con- power. The Fan Speed will also automatically be set to trol Center or taskbar notification area. Overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you have enabled GPU overclocking).
Page 17: Flexikey® Application
Flexikey® Application Profiles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Pro- The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configura- files. You can Add or Delete profiles (you can maintain tion application, which allows you to assign a single key 12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch pro- menus.
Page 18: Keyboard Settings
Keyboard Settings by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function. The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bot- tom of the page.
Page 19 Keyboard Settings - Express Key If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting. To configure a single key to send multiple key combina- 10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange. tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key.
Page 20 Keyboard Settings - Express Text Keyboard Settings - Disable A single key can be set to send a string of text within any You can use the program to disable any keys not required. application using Express Text. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click Action Type.
Page 21: Video Features
Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel in Windows as long as the video drivers are installed. Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Or Discrete Graphics Mode Your computer features a dedicated Discrete Graphics Mode DISCRETE , and a Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode...
Page 22 To access the Display control panel in Windows: G-SYNC Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the Click to put a check in the box to Enable G-SYNC (it is menu. enabled by default). G-SYNC is designed to provide a Choose the required display settings from the menus.
Page 23: Display Devices
Display Devices To configure the displays using the Display control panel: Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn Note that you can use an HDMI cable connected to the it(them) on. HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort compatible ca- Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the ble connected to a Mini DisplayPort 1.3 to connect an ex- menu.
Page 24: Audio Features
Audio Features Plug in the cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA You can configure the audio options on your computer adapter) from your speakers as follows: from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the •...
Page 25: Pc Camera
PC Camera Power Options Use the Fn + F10 key combination to toggle power to the The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) con- PC Camera module. When the PC Camera is in use the PC trol panel icon in Windows allows you to configure power Camera LED will be illuminated (see page management features for your computer.
Page 26: Wlan Configuration In Windows
WLAN Configuration in Windows Wireless Display Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not Miracast uses your Wireless LAN (WLAN) module to al- in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. low you to display the contents of the notebook display on another display such as a Miracast-enabled TV without Click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
Page 27: Bluetooth Configuration In Windows
Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Make sure the Bluetooth module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices. Click Bluetooth. Click Add Bluetooth or other devices. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and a list of discovered devices will appear.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Gaming performance is slow. It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games. Use the Fn + 1 key combination to adjust the fan speed. Visit www.powerspec.com to view the details of your system’s hardware configuration.