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Clevo W251EFQ User Manual

Clevo W251EFQ
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V12.4.00(W8)

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Clevo W251EFQ Specifications

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BrandClevo
ModelW251EFQ
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Important Safety Instructions

Follow basic safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.

Instructions for Care and Operation

Suggestions to prevent damage: avoid shock, keep dry, and do not overheat.

Power Safety

Computer specific power requirements and safety warnings for power adapters and cords.

Polymer Battery Precautions

Information specific to polymer batteries, including expansion and handling procedures.

Battery Precautions

Guidelines for safe handling, use, and disposal of batteries to prevent hazards.

Servicing

Refer all servicing to authorized personnel; unplug before servicing.

Quick Start Guide

Drivers

Explanation of drivers as interfaces between computer and hardware components.

System Startup

Step-by-step instructions for initial computer startup.

Control Center

Accessing and using the Control Center for module management and power modes.

3G Module USIM Card Installation

Instructions for installing the USIM card into the 3G module.

Features & Components

Hard Disk Drive

Description of the hard disk drive and its location for access.

Optical (CD/DVD) Device

Description of the optical drive and how to load discs.

Multi-In-1 Card Reader

Description of the card reader and supported digital storage card formats.

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Description of the TouchPad as a mouse alternative and its functions.

Audio Features

Configuring audio options via Sound control panel, HD VDeck, or VIA HD Audio Deck.

Power Management

The Power Sources

Explanation of computer power sources: AC/DC adapter and battery pack.

Turning On the Computer

Instructions on how to turn on the computer using the power button.

Power Plans

Configuring power conservation using power plans and adjusting settings.

Power-Saving States

Using Sleep, Hibernate, and Shut Down states to stop and restart operations.

Hibernate

Explanation of Hibernate mode: saving work to hard disk, lowest power consumption.

Shut down

Instructions on when to shut down the computer, e.g., for hardware installation.

Configuring the Power Buttons

Setting power/sleep button and closed lid to enter power-saving states.

Power Conservation Modes

Adjusting power conservation modes (Performance, Balanced, Energy Star) via Control Center.

Battery Information

Guidelines to get the best use out of the computer's battery.

Conserving Battery Power

Tips for conserving battery power: power plans, brightness, device disconnection.

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter

How the battery recharges automatically when the AC/DC adapter is connected.

Proper handling of the Battery Pack

Safety warnings for handling battery packs: no disassembly, avoid fire and terminals.

Drivers & Utilities

What to Install

Information on necessary drivers and utilities from the distribution disc.

Module Driver Installation

Procedures for installing drivers for PC Camera, Wireless LAN, 3G, and Bluetooth modules.

Driver Installation

Instructions for installing drivers using the Drivers Installer application.

Manual Driver Installation

Steps for manual driver installation via the Drivers Installer or executable files.

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

Procedure to uninstall and then update or reinstall individual device drivers.

Driver Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing chipset, video, and NVIDIA drivers.

Chipset

Steps to install the chipset driver.

Audio

Steps to install the audio driver, including license agreement.

BIOS Utilities

The Setup Utility

How to enter Setup, conduct POST, and use Aptio Setup Utility.

Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Main Menu screen.

Advanced Menu

Access to advanced BIOS settings and configurations.

Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)

Adjusting the Bluetooth module power setting.

Intel Smart Connect Technology (Advanced Menu)

Enabling/disabling Intel Smart Connect Technology for updates in Sleep mode.

Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Advanced Menu)

Information on Intel Anti-Theft Technology for computer security.

SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)

Configuring SATA control to operate in IDE or AHCI modes.

Security Menu

Accessing and configuring security settings like passwords.

Set User Password (Security Menu)

Setting a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility.

Password on boot: (Security Menu)

Specifying whether a password is required to boot the computer.

Secure Boot (Security Menu)

Preventing unauthorized OS and software loading during startup.

Boot Menu

Configuring the order in which the computer looks for an operating system.

Upgrading The Computer

Upgrading the Processor

Recommendation to contact service representative for processor upgrades.

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the computer's battery.

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive with a new one.

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device

Procedure for removing the optical device, dependent on computer model.

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)

Instructions for upgrading the system memory (RAM) modules.

Modules & Options

PC Camera Driver Installation

Steps to install the PC Camera driver using the distribution disc.

Wireless LAN Module

Information on the Wireless LAN module, including driver installation.

3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation

Installation steps for 3rd party WLAN & Bluetooth combo modules.

Intel® WLAN Driver Installation

Installation steps for Intel WLAN driver.

3G Module

Information on optional 3G modules for Models A & C.

3G Module USIM Card Installation

Instructions for installing the USIM card into the 3G module.

Wireless Manager Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the Wireless Manager application.

Creating a Profile

Instructions for creating a new profile with necessary details.

Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the AirCard Watcher application.

Text Messaging Service (SMS)

Sending and receiving SMS text messages using AirCard Watcher.

Sending a Text Message

Instructions for composing and sending text messages.

Mobile Partner Application Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the Mobile Partner application.

Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module

Information on installing drivers for Wireless LAN & Bluetooth combo modules.

3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation

Installation steps for 3rd party Bluetooth combo drivers.

Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation

Installation steps for Intel Bluetooth combo drivers.

To Add a Bluetooth Device

Steps to add a Bluetooth device and pair it with the computer.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology for SATA drive support.

IRST Driver Installation

Steps to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver.

THX TruStudio AP Installation

Steps to install the THX TruStudio AP application.

Intel Smart Connect Technology Driver Installation

Steps to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver.

Intel® WiDi Application Installation

Steps to install the Intel WiDi application.

Intel® Wireless Music Driver Installation

Steps to install the Intel Wireless Music Driver for wireless audio streaming.

Troubleshooting

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software

Precautions and steps for upgrading hardware and installing software.

Problems and Possible Solutions

Common problems and their potential causes and solutions.

Bluetooth Connection Problems

Troubleshooting steps for connecting Bluetooth devices, including driver installation.

Resolving the “Insert a SIM” issue with the 3G Module (Windows 8)

Troubleshooting the 'Insert a SIM' error in Windows 8 after power-saving state.

Control Center

Power Modes

Setting Power Modes (Power Saving, Balanced, Performance) for modules and system.

Power Conservation

Using Energy Star features for low-power sleep modes.

Sleep

Entering Sleep or Hibernate power-saving modes.

Video Driver Controls

Video Driver Installation

Installing video drivers in the specified order from the distribution disc.

Video (VGA)

Steps to install the VGA driver.

NVIDIA Video (VGA)

Steps to install the NVIDIA VGA driver, including license agreement.

Intel® Graphics & Media Control Panel

Accessing advanced video configuration options via Intel Graphics & Media Control Panel.

NVIDIA Control Panel

Accessing advanced video configuration options via NVIDIA Control Panel.

Global Settings

Setting preferred graphics processor for overall use (iGPU or dGPU).

Program Settings

Making specific adjustments for installed applications' graphics processor usage.

Specifications

Processors

List of available Intel Core and Pentium processors with their specifications.

Power Management

Power management features supported, including Wake on LAN.

Windows 8

Windows 8 Control Panel

Methods to access the Control Panel in Windows 8.

Power Options

Accessing Power Options from Control Panel or Charms Bar Settings.

Drivers & Utilities

Instructions for installing drivers and utilities for the system.

Driver Installation (Windows 8)

Steps for installing drivers from the computer's DVD drive.

Control Panel

Accessing Network and Internet control panel for network connections.

3G Settings (Windows 8)

Configuring 3G connection for Models A & C, with no driver installation needed.

Disabling a PIN code for a 3G Module

Instructions for disabling the PIN code for a 3G module.

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