Gigabyte T1125 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...or accuracy and is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mecha nical by photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent from GIGABYTE Trademarks GIGABYTE is registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are t...

Page 2: ...may result in fire or electrical shock Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your notebook manufacturer Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion Incorrectly installed or placed batteries may result in an explosion Replace only with the same or a compatible battery recommended by the manufacturer Please discard used batteries accordi...

Page 3: ...apt to the new environment before turning on power When unplugging the power cord please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop and not on the power cord itself As you pull out the connector please ensure that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins Also be fore you connect the power cord make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented ...

Page 4: ...adio or television re ception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv er Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Con...

Page 5: ...explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that ap pears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system ...

Page 6: ...es If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if re placement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion for ex ample 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 both the operating and the servicing instructions if the battery is placed elsewhere in the e...

Page 7: ... Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac turer could void the user s authority which is granted by th...

Page 8: ...nt indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item ofTelepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any...

Page 9: ...red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice General To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this...

Page 10: ... radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 Hzand 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These...

Page 11: ...res this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with thi...

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Page 13: ...computer This portable notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability thanks to the docking station includes multimedia functionality and is designed to provide reliable no fuss computing This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your T1125 It provides basic configuring operations and care and troubleshooting ...

Page 14: ... T1125 Quick Battery Life Test 8 2 4 Operating Temperature 8 Chapter 3 T1125 Specifications 3 1 The T1125 Series Notebook Specifications 10 Chapter 4 The T1125 Utilities 4 1 GIGABYTE Smart Switch 12 4 2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 12 4 3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup 13 4 4 GIGABYTE Smart Manager 13 4 5 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc 15 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Q A 5 1 Troubleshooting 18 5 2 Frequently Asked Qu...

Page 15: ... 1 Knowing Your T1125 Series Notebook This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the T1125 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed ...

Page 16: ...dded numeric keyboard status for numeric data input Caps Lock Indicator Indicates the Notebook s input are all capital letters WWAN Indicator Indicates when the 3 5G device is active 3 5G module may be optional Bluetooth Status LED Indicates when the Bluetooth device is active Wireless LAN Status LED Indicates when the WiFi LAN device is active HDD Status LED Indicates when the hard disk drive is ...

Page 17: ...using just one port 6 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 1 3 Right View 1 2 4 5 3 Icon Item Description 1 Function Key To activate the Function Key a During the off mode press Fn button to enter Smart Setup menu You can choose BIOS Setup Utility System Recovery and other functions in this setup menu b In the Windows operation system press Fn button to initiate Smart Manager 2 Multi Card Re...

Page 18: ...e Latch Release the battery for removal 3 Hard Disk Communication and Memory Bay Housed the Notebook s Hard Disk WiFi LAN 3 5G card and main memory 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio and Woofer speakers Woofer speakers are optional 5 SIM Card Slot To insert of a mobile SIM card for the 3 5G function Optional ...

Page 19: ...nglish 5 T1125 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 2 Using the T1125 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the T1125 notebook It will also explain any necessary precautions when using the T1125 ...

Page 20: ...e hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey Function Description Fn F1 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F2 Wireless LAN Enables disables the Wireless LAN function Fn F3 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness Fn F4 Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness Fn F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display scre...

Page 21: ...ric keypad overlay acts the same way a normal numeric keypad would To enable the numeric keypad overlay simply hit the key This will enable the numeric keys and convert those keys to their blue secondary value The keys will operate in this mode until the overlay is disabled by again pressing the key T1125 Keypad Overlay Windows Keys The T1125 keyboard has two keys that are specific to windows name...

Page 22: ...atures a special function to test the life remaining in the battery This function is tied to the secondary mouse button of the units touchpad The below section briefly explains how to use this feature on the notebook to enable you to check the battery life of the T1125 Locate the secondary mouse button Right Button and look for the small battery icon next to the button as shown below You can then ...

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Page 24: ...Mic in Earphone out 4 in 1 Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Pro DC in Jack and Docking Connector Audio 2 Watt Speaker 4 including Woofer Speaker 2 Woofer speakers are optional Internal Microphone Communication LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth HSDPA 3 5G 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet 802 11 b g n Wireless Bluetooth V2 1 EDR Bluetooth v3 0 HS Optional HSDPA Antenna built in and Module supported Optional Security 1 3 M...

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Page 26: ...in previous step 4 2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery TIPS 64 bit and 32 bit operating systems are installed in different partitions the files and programs are saved separately Therefore you will need to install the software in both modes if you would like to use it in both modes WARNING Please refer to explanation below to operate GIGABYTE Smart Recovery utility under either 64 bit or 32 bit operating sys...

Page 27: ...is a simple utility that gives direct control of system settings to the user in a simple interface Due to variations of Smart Manager versions the interface icons sequence and functions might be different comparing to the guide Please operate the Smart Manager by the version preloaded Battery Status The Battery icon with capacity status will be shown on the screen after the battery is placed AC IN...

Page 28: ...oved system will memorize and switch to the over clock frequency set last time 3 If the battery pack is the sole power supply for T1125 system will disable Smart Turbo function automatically when the battery power level is below 50 Smart Charge Press the Smart Charge icon to select the USB power supplying mode under Sleep Mode when using battery as the main power source The Introduction of GIGABYT...

Page 29: ... GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc The GIGABYTE T1125 comes with a Driver and Utilities Disk should you need to reinstall any drivers or if you are installing the operating system because it did not ship with the notebook Before installing drivers check on the notebook and with the supplier as to whether they have already installed all the drivers with the operating system If not place the Driver CD in...

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Page 31: ...blems 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 tw for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit or take the unit to the supplier ...

Page 32: ...ase contact your dealer to buy another one Battery life is not as long as it should be Battery life depends on usage conditions of the Notebook You can change the settings in the Power Manager of the OS to save power Battery pack can t exert its full capacity if it works when not fully recharged frequently Power Notebook by battery pack until its power drops to a critically low level and the machi...

Page 33: ...r as possible to prevent hard disk damage and data loss 2 Please use the computer in accordance with normal startup shutdown procedures improper startup shutdown may shorten the service life of the hard disk LCD Trouble Solution The screen is blank Press hot key Fn F5 to change the display mode if certain external monitor is connected Make sure the system isn t in the mode of Hibernation or Standb...

Page 34: ...ected Check the Devices Manager of Windows Be sure the Sound function has been activated and isn t interfering with other hardware USB Trouble Solution Equipments connected can t work Check and be sure USB port of notebook is firmly connected with the USB cord of the equipment Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed correctly Stand by Hibernation Trouble Solution Can t enter into Standby ...

Page 35: ...please refer to your Windows documentation or Windows help What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There are echoes coming from my speakers What can I do Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under the Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem I was unable to shut the computer d...

Page 36: ...ow safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first than using the Safe Removal application to warn the system can cause data to be lost or your system to become unstable For example if a device is unplugged during a data transfer data loss is likely If you use Safe Removal however you can warn the system before you unplug or eject...

Page 37: ... to its full capacity users are requested to cool down the unit by unplugging the AC Adapter Wait until it is cooled down Then plug in the AC Adapter to start recharging again Q I did not use my spare battery for a few days Even though it was fully recharged there wasn t as much power left as a newly charged one Why A The batteries will self discharge when they are not being recharged To make sure...

Page 38: ...omputer cleaner can be used to clean the surface Do not use any Household or abrasive cleaners as these can damage the surface To clean the LCD Panel please use a slightly damp cloth and approved LCD Cleaner ONLY Any form of Household or abrasive cleaner can damage the LCD Panel In the event that any liquid is spilled in onto the notebook immediately switch off the machine regardless of any data t...