Gigabyte Q2532 Series, User Manual

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Page 2: ...n a retrieval system or 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 and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Intel is the registered trademarks of Intel Corporatio...

Page 3: ...hat 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 ma...

Page 4: ...Ray make sure that you keep a close eye on it when it is on 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 dat...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ... nearby radio and television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washingt...

Page 8: ...to and including 16 A per phase EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Chapter 3 Limits Section 3 Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A governs commercial use Class B is governs residential use For CB Only use bat...

Page 9: ...Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE CCC China only On Class A systems the following warning will appear near the regulation label Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case users may be required to take adequate measures Caution Suggest to operate under 35 C ...

Page 10: ...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 Q2532 It provides basic configuring operation care and troubleshooting guidelines ...

Page 11: ...1 5 Right View 4 1 6 Bottom View 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Power Sources 8 2 2 Battery Maintenance Guidance 9 2 3 Starting Your Notebook 11 2 4 Status Indicators 12 2 5 Using Function Keys 13 2 6 Using the Touch Pad 14 2 7 Memory Module Upgrade 15 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3 1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 17 3 2 Function Smart 18 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Identifying the Problem 20 4 ...

Page 12: ...vides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q2532 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 13: ...earn 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 manual These images are for illustration purposes 1 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer Opening The Display Panel To open the display panel simply lift the lid up Use one hand to keep the base of the notebook down firmly and use the other...

Page 14: ...to right sequence Only For Q2532N Q2532M 5 Stero Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich and vibrant sound 6 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys The layout will depend on the region you live in 7 Multi Card Reader The memor...

Page 15: ...or Q2532C USB 3 0 Port for Q2532M Q2532N 1 5 Right View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 NO Item Function 1 Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers 2 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external microphone 3 USB 2 0 Port The USB port allows many devices to run...

Page 16: ...d battery with a charged Lithium Ion battery and latched in place again 2 Battery Release Latch Release the battery for removal 3 Compartment Cover The Compartment Cover contains hard disk drive wireless and BT combo card and memory modules 4 Cooling Vents These are open vents for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer s internal components Do not block these or place the computer in such a p...

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Page 18: ...AL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q2532 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed ...

Page 19: ...e 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 does not ship with a pre charge initially You will need to connect the AC adapter to useyour notebook PC the first time It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the Q2532 is used Any other adapter ...

Page 20: ...tteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge This loss of capacity is irreversible As the battery loses capacity the length of time it will power the notebook decreases The run time of your battery will vary depending on the product s configuration and the applications that you run Routinely check the battery s charge status Battery terminals must avoid conta...

Page 21: ... CAUTION The battery self discharges during storage Higher temperatures above 20 C or 68 F reduce the battery storage life Handling Precautions Do not disassemble crush or puncture a battery Do not short the external contacts on a battery Do not dispose of a battery in fire or water Do not expose a battery to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Keep the battery away from children Avoid exposing the batt...

Page 22: ... subject it to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging the hard disk When you power on your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and confguration for correct functionality If a fault is found your computer emits an audio warning and or displays an error message on the display with a description or code Depending on the nature of the problem you may be abl...

Page 23: ... off If there is no battery activity the power adapters are not connected or the power switch is off the Battery indicator will also be off Batteries subjected to shocks vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive HDD activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and if so how fast Do n...

Page 24: ... screen brightness FN F7 Toggles the display panel On and Off stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes FN F8 Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only external monitor only both built in display p...

Page 25: ...ping 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 move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on t...

Page 26: ...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 45 o angle and p...

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Page 28: ...lows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to get the recovery started 1 Turn off or restart the netbook 2 Turn the netbook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the tool 3 The recovery window will open and give you the option to Recovery in the toolbar You will be prompted ...

Page 29: ...e they need by pressing the respective hot key repeatedly Outdoor Contrast Sitting outside under the sunlight makes the screen hard to read At this time you need Outdoor Contrast setting to adjust the screen color for easier text reading Visual Desktop Virtual Desktop offers 4 different scenarios Work Home Office and Presentation modes for the user to organize desktop The user can even drag and dr...

Page 30: ...lems 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 Support section of www gigabyte com for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit or take the unit to the supplier dire...

Page 31: ...f failure 5 Turn on your notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved contact your support representative Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product co...

Page 32: ...English 21 Q2532 SERIES USER S MANUAL Appendix ...

Page 33: ...l 12 7mm Super Multi DVD RW 12 7mm Blu ray ODD support optional 12 7mm Super Multi DVD RW 12 7mm Blu ray ODD support optional I O Port USB 2 0 4 HDMI D Sub RJ45 Mic in Earphone out 7 in 1 card reader SD SDHC SDXC MMC MS MS Pro MS Pro HG DC in jack USB 2 0 2 USB 3 0 2 HDMI D Sub RJ45 Mic in Earphone out 7 in 1 card reader SD SDHC SDXC MMC MS MS Pro MS Pro HG DC in jack USB 2 0 2 USB 3 0 2 HDMI D Su...

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