Working with the notebook
Hybrid graphics (device-dependent)
If your Notebook is equipped with a hybrid graphics solution, you can switch between
battery-saver and performance mode by clicking the Quick Start button.
Use the graphics unit integra ted in the chip set for applications wh ich are
less graphics-intensive, such as video playback, e-mail and Internet surfing.
This reduces heat gen eration, noise levels and po wer consumption. As a
result, battery life is increased (battery saver m ode).
If you require a high l evel of performance, for example, for games, you can
switch to th e external graphics unit (performance mode).
Change graphics mode
In your notebook, the external graphics mode is preconfigured ex works (performance mode).
A device connected to an HDMI port of your notebook (FullHD resolution, device-dependent)
can only be activated in performance mode via the external g raphics unit.
► Click the Quick Start button
Hybrid VGA
on the Multimedia Board of your notebook:
The graphics display switches to battery-saver mode.
The switch from pe rformance mode to battery-saver m ode can
take more th an ten seconds.
► Click the Quick Start
Hybrid VGA
button aga in.
The grap hics display switches to performance mode.
The switch from battery-saver mode to performance mode can take several seconds.
ExpressCards (optional)
SlotExpressCard
An Exp ressC ard slot enables operation of an E xpressCard/34 or ExpressC ard/54.
Consult the documentation supplied b y the ExpressCard’s manufacturer
and follow the instructions provided.
Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.
Make su re that no foreign objects enter the ExpressCard slot.
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