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.