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Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only)

Select computers are equipped with either switchable graphics or dual graphics.

●Switchable graphics—Supported by both AMD and Intel. If your computer has AMD dynamic switchable graphics, it only supports switchable graphics.

●Dual graphics—Supported only by AMD. If your computer has AMD Radeon dual graphics, it only supports dual graphics.

NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to your notebook graphic processor configuration. Intel HR Central Processing Units (CPUs) and AMD Llano E series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) support switchable graphics. AMD Llano A series APUs support dual graphics.

Both switchable graphics and dual graphics offer two modes for processing graphics:

●Performance mode—Runs application with optimal performance.

●Power Saving mode—Conserves battery life.

To manage your graphics settings:

▲Open the Catalyst Control Center by right-clicking on the desktop, and then select Graphics Properties.

NOTE: When an application opens, you may be prompted to go to the Catalyst Control Center to configure the most efficient graphics processing mode for that application.

Using switchable graphics (select models only)

Switchable graphics allow you to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode. Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems.

To manage your switchable graphics settings:

1.Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics.

2.Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics Method.

There are two different methods to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode, as follows:

●Manual (Fixed scheme)—Allows you to manually switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode, based on your application requirements. Once the desired mode is selected, all other applications operate in that mode.

●Automatic (Dynamic scheme)—Automatically assigns individual applications to either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on power requirements. You can also manually modify the settings for an individual application by locating the application in the Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located beneath the Other Applications drop-down menu.

NOTE: When changing the switchable graphics schemes, it is normal for your screen to flicker or go blank for a few seconds.

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