Gigabyte Q1105 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical by photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Intel Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel C...

Page 2: ...that which is recommended by the manufacturer Using non recommended or non approved parts may cause damage or increase the risk of a fire or explosion In the event that another AC Adapter is required advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended Please follow the battery installation guidelines Incorrect installation of batteries m...

Page 3: ... Ray make sure that you keep a close eye on it when it is one the conveyor belt Hold on to your notebook until the last minute before placing it on the conveyor In some airports it could be stolen while you are stuck in a queue waiting to pass through the metal detector Notebooks and hard drives can pass through X Ray machines but never allow these to pass through a metal detector This can cause d...

Page 4: ...the keys by dipping a lint free soft cloth into it wringing out the excess liquid and wiping the keys Allow to dry for at least 5 minutes LCD It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD If there are any marks or stains present it would be wise to use commercially available LCD cleaning kit When using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit never spray the liquid directly...

Page 5: ...ider is unable to repair the product the product will be replaced with a comparable product that is new or refurbished Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following Software including the operating system and applications supplied with the product This also includes third party software that may be installed after purchase Third party hardware products and accesso...

Page 6: ...an experienced radio TV technician for help All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be shielded For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards see the option manual or nstallation instructions RF Exposure This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users...

Page 7: ... service representative or qualified service person nel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your h...

Page 8: ...esult in an explosion for example with some lithium batteries the following applies if the battery is placed in an operator access area there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in boththe operating and the servicing instructions if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions This mar...

Page 9: ...notebook computer This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you reliable no fuss computing This manual will explain to you step by step how to setup and begin using your Q1105 It provides basic configuring operation care and troubleshooting guidelines ...

Page 10: ...ck View 5 1 7 Bottom View 6 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Power Sources 8 2 2 Recharging the Battery 9 2 3 Starting Your Notebook 10 2 4 Status Indicators 10 2 5 Using Function Keys 11 2 6 Using the Touch Pad 12 2 7 Memory Module Upgarde 13 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3 1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Identifying the Problem 18 4 2 GIGABYTE Service Information 18 A...

Page 11: ...vides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1105 notebook Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre installed operating system Any change to the operating system may cause improper function ...

Page 12: ...u may also need the following items Dual DVD RW Application Disc Super Multi DVD RW Application Disc Blu ray DVD RW Application Disc Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the actual appearance of your notebook may vary from that shown in this...

Page 13: ...o sleep See Suspend Power On Button in the Power On section for more information 4 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys 5 Status Indicators The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes These modes are Power on Suspend status battery AC adapter status hard drive activity HDD Num Lock Caps Lock and wireless transmission activity 6 Touchpad The TouchPad poin...

Page 14: ...ector or a VCR 1 5 Right View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 NO Item Function 1 Multi Card Reader The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures music and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs 2 Headphone Jack The headphone jack...

Page 15: ... USER S MANUAL 6 Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object with an optional security cable 1 6 Back View The following is an overview of the back of the notebook ...

Page 16: ...ith a charged Lithium Ion battery 2 Compartment Covers The Wi Fi compartment contains the Wireless LAN card and the 3G module Not available in all configurations The memory compartment contains the computer s memory module 3 Cooling Vents These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer s internal components Do not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadver...

Page 17: ...AL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1105 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed ...

Page 18: ...y Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery power CAUTION The Lithium Ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the Q1105 is used Any other adapter could ...

Page 19: ...t rating Once your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery Once you have provided power you can press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In Suspend mode your data is maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the Pow...

Page 20: ...ty If a fault is found your computer emits an audio warning and or displays an error message Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test POST your notebook loads the installed operating system CAUTION Never turn off your not...

Page 21: ...uter has 12 function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used The FN key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key FN F1 Places the notebook in Suspend mode Pressing the Power button returns it to active mode FN F2 Ena...

Page 22: ... To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Double Clicking Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click...

Page 23: ...ws securing the compartment cover 4 Lift up and remove the compartment cover The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module 5 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module chip side up with the connector slot in the compartment 6 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45o angle and pr...

Page 24: ...ule for you Ensure the Q1105 is off before proceeding 1 Shut down the power 2 Remove the compartment cover to reveal the mini card slots 3 Line up the 3 5G mini card with the slot making sure to check the alignment of the notch and press the card into the slot 4 There should be an antenna plug available to plug into the mini card to allow for signal reception and transmission plug this into the po...

Page 25: ...ard drive is removed or the partition deleted the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed Launch System Recovery The system recover feature is part of the netbook installation and it ships preset from the factory The options menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults Below will briefly describe...

Page 26: ...briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these problems Most problems can be resolved quickly simply and easily and are not always a system problem Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed please consult the GIGABYTE website or call your unit supplier for assistance For website assistance go to the S...

Page 27: ...ounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any dev...

Page 28: ...n Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers Copyright protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and ot...

Page 29: ...English 19 Q1105 SERIES USER S MANUAL Appendix ...

Page 30: ...pset Video Graphics Intel GMA 4500 MHD Hard Disk Drive 2 5 9 5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm Supports capacities of 250 320 GB Optical Drive N A I O Port USB 2 0 3 HDMI Mic in Earphone out D Sub RJ45 4 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS Pro DC in Audio Speaker 1 5 watt x2 Communications Ethernet 10 100 Base T 802 11 b g n Bluetooth Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Webcam 0 3M pixels webcam Security Kensington Lock Battery Li Io...

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