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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ............................................. 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 8
Internal battery....................................... 11
Your ConceptD notebook tour 12
Screen view ........................................... 12
Keyboard view ....................................... 13
Left view ................................................ 14
USB Type-C information........................... 14
Right view ............................................. 15
USB 3.2 Gen 2 information....................... 15
Rear view............................................... 16
Base view .............................................. 16
Using the keyboard 18
Lock keys............................................... 18
Special keys .......................................... 18
Hotkeys.................................................. 19
The Windows OS Desktop 20
Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 21
Where are my apps?................................. 21
Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 21
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 21
Where can I get more information?........... 21
Using the Precision Touchpad 22
Touchpad gestures................................ 22
Changing touchpad settings .................. 24
Recovery 25
Creating a file history backup ................ 25
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 28
Restoring your computer ....................... 28
Reset this PC and keep my files............... 28
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32
Using a Bluetooth connection 35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35
Connecting to the Internet 37
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 37
Connecting with a cable ........................ 41
Built-in network feature ............................. 41
ConceptD Palette 42
The ConceptD Palette main screen....... 42
Color profile setting................................... 42
TrueHarmony setting ................................ 44
Performance control.................................. 44
Monitoring .............................................. 45
Split Screen ........................................... 45
App Center............................................. 46
Advanced Settings................................. 46
Adjust ConceptD Key................................ 47
Manage the copied items in Clipboard...... 47
Color Picker .............................................. 48
On-screen Keyboard Shortcuts................. 49
Set color profile on ConceptD monitor... 50
Sync up the color profile ........................... 50
Change the color profile............................ 50
Bluelight Shield 52
Securing your computer 54
Using a computer security lock.............. 54
Using passwords ................................... 54
Entering passwords .................................. 55
Fingerprint Reader 56
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 56
BIOS utility 60
Boot sequence....................................... 60
Setting passwords ................................. 60
Power management 61
Saving power ......................................... 61
Battery pack 63
Battery characteristics ........................... 63
Charging the battery ................................. 63
Optimizing battery life ............................... 64
Checking the battery level......................... 65
Battery-low warning .................................. 65
Traveling with your computer 66
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 66
Moving around ....................................... 66
What to bring............................................. 67
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 69
Thunderbolt 4 port 70
Displays ................................................. 70
Video and audio connectors 71
Connecting a monitor............................. 71
Headphones and microphone................ 71
HDMI 72
Frequently asked questions 74
Requesting service ................................ 76
Troubleshooting ..................................... 77
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 77
Error messages......................................... 77