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How to Use
Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings
You can manually change the graphics/performance settings.
Use the performance selector switch
to change the graphics/performance settings.
STAMINA mode: Conserves battery life and provides quiet operation.
SPEED mode: Provides faster performance.
On models with the Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System (models with both
the Intel HD Graphics and the NVIDIA Graphics)
When you set the performance selector switch to
SPEED, the graphics accelerator
automatically changes to the optimum one, depending on the app(s) you use.
You can also manually select the graphics accelerator you want to use for a specific app by
following these steps. This setting is not available for some apps.
1. Make sure the performance selector switch is set to SPEED.
2. Right-click on the desktop
and select
NVIDIA Control Panel.
3. Select Manage 3D settings in Select a Task.
4. Select your desired app from the Select a program to customize drop-down list
on the
Program settings tab.
5. Select the graphics accelerator from the Select the preferred graphics
processor for this program drop-down list.
6. Select Apply.
Note
While the app(s) is running, the graphics accelerator does not change even if you
change the graphics/performance settings with the performance selector switch. To
change the settings, close and restart the running app(s).
When you use the 3D app to display 3D images, select the Intel HD Graphics
(Integrated graphics).
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