Switchable graphics – Dell Studio 1569 (Late 2009) User Manual

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Using Your Studio Laptop

Switchable Graphics

The switchable graphics feature allows you to switch to either the High-performance or Power-

saving Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) available on your computer.
Using the Power-saving GPU ensures lesser power consumption and extends the battery life. You

can switch to the High-performance GPU when running graphic-intensive applications that require

more power, such as 3D games.
To switch between High-performance GPU and Power-saving GPU:

Right-click the desktop.

1.

Click

2.

Configure Switchable Graphics.

The Switchable Graphics window appears.
In the

3.

Choose a Graphic Processing Unit: section, click either High-Performance GPU or

Power-Saving GPU based on your preference.
Click

4.

Change to confirm.

Click

5.

OK to close the Switchable Graphics window.

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