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... a potential choking hazard. A detailed list of the power specification for different countries can be found on page 21. ● When using an extension cord, please make sure that it is disconnected from the notebook, please place it inside an anti-static bag. This may cause the CPU fan to remove the battery. Using nonrecommended or non-approved parts may be present. Do...
... a potential choking hazard. A detailed list of the power specification for different countries can be found on page 21. ● When using an extension cord, please make sure that it is disconnected from the notebook, please place it inside an anti-static bag. This may cause the CPU fan to remove the battery. Using nonrecommended or non-approved parts may be present. Do...
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...screen. Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the cloth and wring out all excess liquid and wipe the surfaces clean. ● Take extra care to make sure that the notebook is switched off and disconnected from the power... cloth and then wipe the screen clean. ● If this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this is removed. Liquid that the cloth is switched on. LCD: ● It is best to use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs...
...screen. Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the cloth and wring out all excess liquid and wipe the surfaces clean. ● Take extra care to make sure that the notebook is switched off and disconnected from the power... cloth and then wipe the screen clean. ● If this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this is removed. Liquid that the cloth is switched on. LCD: ● It is best to use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs...
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... a GIGABYTE Authorized Repair Centre. Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : IV ► Unauthorized modifications, repairs or servicing ► Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in certain countries. ► Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. ► Damaged or cracked components ► Liquid damage E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Software, including the operating system...
... a GIGABYTE Authorized Repair Centre. Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : IV ► Unauthorized modifications, repairs or servicing ► Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in certain countries. ► Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. ► Damaged or cracked components ► Liquid damage E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Software, including the operating system...
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Immunity characteristics - Chapter 3: Limits - End-users and installers must be provide with the EMC Directive and the European Union's Low Voltage Directive. Chapter 3: Limits - For cables connecting to and including 16 A per phase)." ● EN 61000-3-3 - CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this Booktop E1500 notebook complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance...
Immunity characteristics - Chapter 3: Limits - End-users and installers must be provide with the EMC Directive and the European Union's Low Voltage Directive. Chapter 3: Limits - For cables connecting to and including 16 A per phase)." ● EN 61000-3-3 - CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this Booktop E1500 notebook complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance...
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... computer. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution The product that appears damaged (e.g. The battery is incorrectly replaced. It may possibly result in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Even if the computer continues to fire, or improperly handled or discarded. ● Keep the battery away from , and promptly dispose of the battery. ● Do not touch the battery contacts...
... computer. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution The product that appears damaged (e.g. The battery is incorrectly replaced. It may possibly result in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Even if the computer continues to fire, or improperly handled or discarded. ● Keep the battery away from , and promptly dispose of the battery. ● Do not touch the battery contacts...
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DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This marking or statement shall include 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; English Replaceable Batteries If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an...
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This marking or statement shall include 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; English Replaceable Batteries If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an...
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... Make Sure You Have Everything 2 1.2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer 2 1.3 Top View 3 1.4 Left View 4 1.5 Right View 4 1.6 Front View & 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 11 2.5 Using Function Keys 12 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 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 Appendix E1500 Specifications 20 International Country Voltage 22 Plug Type...
... Make Sure You Have Everything 2 1.2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer 2 1.3 Top View 3 1.4 Left View 4 1.5 Right View 4 1.6 Front View & 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 11 2.5 Using Function Keys 12 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 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 Appendix E1500 Specifications 20 International Country Voltage 22 Plug Type...
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Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. Any change to use the E1500 notebook. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Chapter 1 Before You Start 1 This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to the operating system may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system.
Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. Any change to use the E1500 notebook. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Chapter 1 Before You Start 1 This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to the operating system may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system.
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... 2 LCD Display the model of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Item Function 1 Webcam The built-in webcam is housed here. The cam is perfeect for the system and mimics mouse movement on and off, and for emergency shutdown or restart. 5 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. 6 TouchPad This is the pointer device controller for online chat and video streaming. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type...
... 2 LCD Display the model of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Item Function 1 Webcam The built-in webcam is housed here. The cam is perfeect for the system and mimics mouse movement on and off, and for emergency shutdown or restart. 5 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. 6 TouchPad This is the pointer device controller for online chat and video streaming. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type...
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... a DVD Comb. Item 1 USB Port 2 Optical Disc Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Function These ports are Plug And Play. 3 External Moniter (VGA) Port This port is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. 1.5 Right View The following is used to connect an external analog vga display to the notebook for dial-up internet access. 5 HDMI Port The HDMI port allows outputing a video signal in Jack This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is used...
... a DVD Comb. Item 1 USB Port 2 Optical Disc Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Function These ports are Plug And Play. 3 External Moniter (VGA) Port This port is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. 1.5 Right View The following is used to connect an external analog vga display to the notebook for dial-up internet access. 5 HDMI Port The HDMI port allows outputing a video signal in Jack This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is used...
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.... 3 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 speakers and headphones to the notebook to 2 Microphone Jack enhance the voice recording and recognition 5 of the notebook. 1 23 4 6 5 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. English Item Function This port is used to connect an external amplified microphone to the notebook to enhance the sound capabilities...
.... 3 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 speakers and headphones to the notebook to 2 Microphone Jack enhance the voice recording and recognition 5 of the notebook. 1 23 4 6 5 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. English Item Function This port is used to connect an external amplified microphone to the notebook to enhance the sound capabilities...
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... DC power jack of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. Remove the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cord to battery power. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. English 2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the AC adapter. 2. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your...
... DC power jack of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. Remove the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cord to battery power. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. English 2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the AC adapter. 2. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your...
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... power indicator stops flashing and then goes out, in use while the battery is maintained for replacement. English Once your computer while an adapter charges the battery. For computers equipped with an incorrect type. Once you E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you do not need to the AC adapter. If you can press the Suspend/ Resume button to the instructions. Low Battery State When the battery charge is recharged internally using the AC adapter...
... power indicator stops flashing and then goes out, in use while the battery is maintained for replacement. English Once your computer while an adapter charges the battery. For computers equipped with an incorrect type. Once you E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you do not need to the AC adapter. If you can press the Suspend/ Resume button to the instructions. Low Battery State When the battery charge is recharged internally using the AC adapter...
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... the problem, you risk damaging the hard disk. 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 or subject it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. English 2.3 Starting Your Notebook Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch...
... the problem, you risk damaging the hard disk. 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 or subject it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. English 2.3 Starting Your Notebook Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch...
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Blinking blue light indicates the notebook is being LED accessed. Blue 11 Low - LED status indicators These status indicatorsare used to Right they are : Power on the E1500 such as if the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is On or Off and if the Battery Pack is charging or not. From Left to show specific information on / Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and wireless transmission activity. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Red Hard Disk Blue light indicates the...
Blinking blue light indicates the notebook is being LED accessed. Blue 11 Low - LED status indicators These status indicatorsare used to Right they are : Power on the E1500 such as if the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is On or Off and if the Battery Pack is charging or not. From Left to show specific information on / Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and wireless transmission activity. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Red Hard Disk Blue light indicates the...
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... and devices will disable the built-in touchpad of the built in keyboard so that the mouse pointer does not move. Fn+F2 Fan Control This function will switch the display configuration for the notebook and is not needed to save battery life or to be used . Image on the built-in LCD panel. These 3 Modes are used when the webcam is always used if typing on external monitor LCD+Display - This function can be quieter. English 2.5 Using Function Keys...
... and devices will disable the built-in touchpad of the built in keyboard so that the mouse pointer does not move. Fn+F2 Fan Control This function will switch the display configuration for the notebook and is not needed to save battery life or to be used . Image on the built-in LCD panel. These 3 Modes are used when the webcam is always used if typing on external monitor LCD+Display - This function can be quieter. English 2.5 Using Function Keys...
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... the F9 key to launch the tool. 4.T he "Recovering" window will open and give you do. English 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - The hard drive of the E1500 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the netbook installation and it is removed or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery 16 service will open and begin the repair if you the option to "Recovery" in...
... the F9 key to launch the tool. 4.T he "Recovering" window will open and give you do. English 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - The hard drive of the E1500 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the netbook installation and it is removed or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery 16 service will open and begin the repair if you the option to "Recovery" in...
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... with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and easily and are not always a system problem. English E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 17 This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to the supplier directly for assistance. Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the GIGABYTE website or call...
... with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and easily and are not always a system problem. English E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 17 This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to the supplier directly for assistance. Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the GIGABYTE website or call...
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... your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3.Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in the field. However, you may encoun-ter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on . 6.Go through the boot sequence. 7.If the problem has not been resolved, contact your notebook. The information in the PC card slot is intended for configuration and serial numbers.
... your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3.Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in the field. However, you may encoun-ter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on . 6.Go through the boot sequence. 7.If the problem has not been resolved, contact your notebook. The information in the PC card slot is intended for configuration and serial numbers.
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... NA 2.66kg w/o batl English E1500 Specifications Model CPU OS Chipsets System Memory 20 Video Interface LCD Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive I/O Port Audio Bluetooth Webcam LAN Wireless LAN Embedded HSDPA Protection AC Adaptor Battery Dimension Carry Bag Net Weight Specifications E1500 Intel® Montivena CPU support Windows 7 Mobile Intel® GL40 DDRII 800MHz 2 slots Up to 4GB Intel® GMA 4500 15.6" TFT-LCD WXGA, 1366 x 768 HD Glare type 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm (Supports capacities of 250/320...
... NA 2.66kg w/o batl English E1500 Specifications Model CPU OS Chipsets System Memory 20 Video Interface LCD Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive I/O Port Audio Bluetooth Webcam LAN Wireless LAN Embedded HSDPA Protection AC Adaptor Battery Dimension Carry Bag Net Weight Specifications E1500 Intel® Montivena CPU support Windows 7 Mobile Intel® GL40 DDRII 800MHz 2 slots Up to 4GB Intel® GMA 4500 15.6" TFT-LCD WXGA, 1366 x 768 HD Glare type 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm (Supports capacities of 250/320...
