Gigabyte Q1441 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ... 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 MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Intel Atom are registered trademarks of Intel ...

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 Adaptor 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: ...n X 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 caus...

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: ...rovider 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 acce...

Page 6: ...rienced 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 and in...

Page 7: ...our 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 you...

Page 8: ...d result 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 ...

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 Q1441 Q1447 It provides basic configuring operation care and troubleshooting guidelines ...

Page 10: ...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 Upgrade 13 2 8 WWAN 3G Connection optional 14 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3 1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Identifying the Problem 18 4 2 GIGABYTE Ser...

Page 11: ...vides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1441 Q1447 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: ...d 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 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...

Page 13: ... 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 5 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys 6 Multi Card Reader The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures music and data between your notebook an...

Page 14: ...nect Universal Serial Bus devices It supports v2 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb s 5 Optical Disc Drive The optical drive allows you to play back and write media discs such as CDs DVDs 6 Optical Disc Drive Activity Indicator This light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system 7 Optical D...

Page 15: ...Bus devices It supports v2 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb s 4 e SATA USB Combo Port The e SATA USB combo port allows you to connect an external device such as an external hard disk drive or optical drive 5 HDMI Port The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as a television or projector to your computer 6 External Monitor Port The external mon...

Page 16: ...The battery bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery 2 Compartment Covers The 3G module compartment contains the 3G module Optional configurations 3 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound 4 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 inadverten...

Page 17: ...AL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1441 Q1447 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: ...ure 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 Q1441 Q1447 is used Any other adapt...

Page 19: ...tput 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 ...

Page 20: ...lity If a fault is found your computer emits an audio warningand 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 no...

Page 21: ...omputer 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 ...

Page 22: ...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 move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immedia...

Page 23: ...crews 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...

Page 24: ... you are not comfortable doing so please contact the supplier to install the Module for you Ensure the Q1441 Q1447 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 i...

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Page 26: ... 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 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 T...

Page 27: ...oblems 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 28: ...ilure 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 config...

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Page 30: ...2 7mm DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive 12 7mm DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive I O Port USB 2 0 2 eSATA USB Combo HDMI D SUB Mic in Headphone out RJ45 RJ11 4 in 1 card reader SIM Card slot USB 2 0 2 eSATA USB Combo HDMI D SUB Mic in Headphone out RJ45 RJ11 4 in 1 card reader SIM Card slot Audio Speaker 1 5 watt 2 internal Microphone Speaker 1 5 watt 2 internal Microphone Communications Ethernet 10...

Page 31: ...GB Optical Drive 12 7mm DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive 12 7mm DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive I O Port USB 2 0 2 eSATA USB Combo HDMI D SUB Mic in Headphone out RJ45 RJ11 4 in 1 card reader SIM Card slot USB 2 0 2 eSATA USB Combo HDMI D SUB Mic in Headphone out RJ45 RJ11 4 in 1 card reader SIM Card slot Audio Speaker 1 5 watt 2 internal Microphone Speaker 1 5 watt 2 internal Microphone Communic...

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