Gigabyte Q1088C, User Manual

Page 1: ...r by any means electronic mecha nical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Atom is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Sound Blaster Sound Bl...

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

Page 3: ...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 and aligned...

Page 4: ...evision 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 Consult the de...

Page 5: ...may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is pow ered on Don not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears 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 Netbook s sys...

Page 6: ...c turer Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s instruc tions BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Most Netbook computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technol ogy equipment ITE The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard ...

Page 7: ...English Q1088 Netbook USER S MANUAL VI ...

Page 8: ...ted architecture providing you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications this Netbook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your Netbook computer It describes all of its features in a thorough yet...

Page 9: ...iew 5 Left side overview 6 Right side overview 6 Back overview 7 Bottom overview 8 Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED 2 1 Power Sources 10 Connecting the power adapters 10 Preserving battery life 10 Recharging the battery 10 2 2 Starting your Netbook 11 Power on 11 Status Indicators 12 Using Function Keys 13 Using the TouchPad 13 Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 1 Identifying the Problem 16 Chapter 4 Recovery U...

Page 10: ...chapter will show you how to operate your Q1088 Netbook computer including turning the computer on off using touch pad keyboard battery and so on If you are new to computers and to the operating system this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features ...

Page 11: ...ilation DO NOT press or touch the display panel DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces DO NOT use your Netbook computer under harsh conditions DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures ...

Page 12: ...e or other sources of heat DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them away from children DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive chemicals DO NOT slam your Netbook shut and never pick up or hold your Netbook by the display DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display If you are traveling with your computer remember to carry it as hand luggage Do not check it in as baggage...

Page 13: ...the following items y y DVD CD RW Combo Application CD y y Dual DVD RW Application CD y y Super Multi DVD RW Application CD Once you have checked and confirmed that your Netbook system is complete read through the following pages to learn about all of your Netbook components Depending on the model you purchased the actual appearance of your Netbook may vary from that shown in this manual 1 2 Famil...

Page 14: ... 3G Wireless LAN activity 4 TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with two buttons and a touch sensitive movement pad 5 3G Wireless LAN Switch The 3G Wireless LAN switch allows you to switch your wireless connection between 3G and Wireless LAN Switch to the left for 3G connection and switch to the right to turn on Wireless LAN 6 Keyboard The keyboard ...

Page 15: ...ts v2 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb s RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW No Item Function 1 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone 2 Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers 3 USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices They support ...

Page 16: ... USER S MANUAL 7 5 Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your Netbook to an immovable object with an optional security cable BACK OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the back of the Netbook ...

Page 17: ...removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium Ion battery 3 Rating Label The label shows the model number and other information about your Netbook 4 Fan Outlet This is an open port 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 inadverten...

Page 18: ...English Q1088 Netbook USER S MANUAL 9 Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 19: ... local recycling center or waste disposal operator to properly dispose of batteries according to the local laws and regulations of your region PRESERVING BATTERY LIFE y y Fully discharge and recharge the battery every 30 days to prolong battery life y y If the battery is not used for a month or longer remove and store the battery in a cool dry place Fully recharge the battery before using again RE...

Page 20: ...ttery 2 2 Starting Your Notebook POWER ON Suspend Power On Button The suspend power on button is used to turn on your notebook from its off state Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium Ion battery you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend power on button located above the keyboard If you need to take an extended break press the button again to turn it ...

Page 21: ...amaged 2 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 3 The Num Lock Indicator This indicator shows when the internal keyboard is in ten key numeric keypad mode 4 The Caps Lock Indicator This indicator tells you that the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters 5 Power On Susp...

Page 22: ...4 Decreases the screen Brightness FN F5 Increases the screen Brightness FN F6 Mutes the computer s volume FN F7 Decreases the computer s volume FN F8 Increases the computer s volume Using the TouchPad A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel The TouchPad consists of a cursor control a left butt...

Page 23: ... it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor To drag move the cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it Dragging can also be done using the TouchPad First tap the To...

Page 24: ... MANUAL 15 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Q A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use Q1088 Netbook Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles ...

Page 25: ...lace 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 configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label ...

Page 26: ...English Q1088 Netbook USER S MANUAL 17 Chapter 4 Recovery Update ...

Page 27: ...r manufacture if your hotkey doesn t function 3 There are three options on the menu RESTORE to restore data ABOUT to display XR3 soft ware related information and REBOOT to cancel the recovery and restart the computer We recommend you to select RESTORE to restore factory defaults 4 Then the prompt Restore Image will appear on the menu We recommend you to select YES to restore an image file Im agef...