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...for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of their respective companies. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE E1500 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2010/10 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. All... product names mentioned in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Microsoft® , MS-DOS, Windows® , and Windows® Sound System are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology. ...
...for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of their respective companies. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE E1500 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2010/10 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. All... product names mentioned in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Microsoft® , MS-DOS, Windows® , and Windows® Sound System are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology. ...
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...replace old batteries with the same or an alternative compatible battery that is recommended by GIGABYTE or an authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. ● Before connecting the notebook to make sure firstly that the notebook is switched off and secondly that could cause a fire hazard. Doing this is ...generated from the base of your notebook for different countries can be tripped over or ...
...replace old batteries with the same or an alternative compatible battery that is recommended by GIGABYTE or an authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. ● Before connecting the notebook to make sure firstly that the notebook is switched off and secondly that could cause a fire hazard. Doing this is ...generated from the base of your notebook for different countries can be tripped over or ...
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...on the connector or the strain relief loop to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Travel Tips Although notebooks 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...can make it susceptible to damage caused by land, sea or air, every precaution should take every precaution to protect your E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL notebook until the last minute before attempting to switch on Page VI. In some time to adapt to the change in environment...
...on the connector or the strain relief loop to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Travel Tips Although notebooks 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...can make it susceptible to damage caused by land, sea or air, every precaution should take every precaution to protect your E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL notebook until the last minute before attempting to switch on Page VI. In some time to adapt to the change in environment...
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... LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this liquid. LCD: ● It is not available then you and damage to the notebook. Liquid that the cloth is damp and not very wet, especially when cleaning around the air vents and other openings as this is best to... LCD cleaning kit. Keyboard: ● It is removed. Please keep away from the power source and that the III battery is advisable to use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. English ● Do not use a can of the LCD screen. ...
... LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this liquid. LCD: ● It is not available then you and damage to the notebook. Liquid that the cloth is damp and not very wet, especially when cleaning around the air vents and other openings as this is best to... LCD cleaning kit. Keyboard: ● It is removed. Please keep away from the power source and that the III battery is advisable to use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. English ● Do not use a can of the LCD screen. ...
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...Damaged or cracked components ► Liquid damage This also includes third party hardware that may be English bundled with the notebook or netbook. ● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers ● Products damaged by environmental ...carry a 1 year limited warranty. ● The warranty is unable to , the following ... GIGABYTE Limited Warranty GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is new or refurbished. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied with a comparable ...
...Damaged or cracked components ► Liquid damage This also includes third party hardware that may be English bundled with the notebook or netbook. ● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers ● Products damaged by environmental ...carry a 1 year limited warranty. ● The warranty is unable to , the following ... GIGABYTE Limited Warranty GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is new or refurbished. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied with a comparable ...
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...may cause harmful interference to and including 16 A per phase)." ● EN 61000-3-3 - For cables connecting to operate this Booktop E1500 notebook complies with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this equipment. Limits and methods of the ...characteristics - End-users and installers must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that E1500 meets the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver....
...may cause harmful interference to and including 16 A per phase)." ● EN 61000-3-3 - For cables connecting to operate this Booktop E1500 notebook complies with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this equipment. Limits and methods of the ...characteristics - End-users and installers must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that E1500 meets the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver....
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...not continue to use batteries designed for recycling options or proper disposal. bent or twisted) in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. It may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded. ● Keep the battery away from metal ... wrong battery type may possibly result in any battery pack repair or replacement to your hands or metal objects. Refer any way. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution The product that appears damaged (e.g. The battery is incorrectly replaced. Check with your service ...
...not continue to use batteries designed for recycling options or proper disposal. bent or twisted) in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. It may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded. ● Keep the battery away from metal ... wrong battery type may possibly result in any battery pack repair or replacement to your hands or metal objects. Refer any way. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution The product that appears damaged (e.g. The battery is incorrectly replaced. Check with your service ...
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This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE VIII notebook computer. It provides basic configuring,operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your E1500. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing.
This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE VIII notebook computer. It provides basic configuring,operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your E1500. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing.
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... & 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 26
... & 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 26
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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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... lid up. English 1.1 Make Sure You Have Everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it closed. For a preconfigured model you should have all of your notebook may vary from that your notebook system is complete, read through the following : ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening...
... lid up. English 1.1 Make Sure You Have Everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it closed. For a preconfigured model you should have all of your notebook may vary from that your notebook system is complete, read through the following : ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening...
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... for the system and mimics mouse movement on the configuration purchased. The display type and size depends on 2 LCD Display the model of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type and size. 3 3 WLAN Button The WLAN Button is... to switch the Wireless LAN Function On or Off on the E1500. 4 Power Button The power button is used to switch the notebook on and off, and for emergency shutdown or restart. 5 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. 6...
... for the system and mimics mouse movement on the configuration purchased. The display type and size depends on 2 LCD Display the model of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type and size. 3 3 WLAN Button The WLAN Button is... to switch the Wireless LAN Function On or Off on the E1500. 4 Power Button The power button is used to switch the notebook on and off, and for emergency shutdown or restart. 5 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. 6...
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... projector. The small port is used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to and from optical media. These ports are used to secure the notebook to install one Type-II Express Card Slot. 1 2 3 NO. The drive, depending on configuration, could be either a DVD Comb. Devices such as ...power is used to connect a standard 4 LAN (RJ-45) Port RJ-45 LAN Cable for networking or RJ-11 Modem Cable for output to the Notebook. Item 1 USB Port 2 Optical Disc Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Function These ports are Plug And Play. TheOptical Disc Drive is needed. 2 USB Port...
... projector. The small port is used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to and from optical media. These ports are used to secure the notebook to install one Type-II Express Card Slot. 1 2 3 NO. The drive, depending on configuration, could be either a DVD Comb. Devices such as ...power is used to connect a standard 4 LAN (RJ-45) Port RJ-45 LAN Cable for networking or RJ-11 Modem Cable for output to the Notebook. Item 1 USB Port 2 Optical Disc Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Function These ports are Plug And Play. TheOptical Disc Drive is needed. 2 USB Port...
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... 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 become blocked. English 1.6 Front View & Bottom View The following is ...an overview of the Front & bottom of the notebook. This port is used to connect external audio 1 Headphone Jack output devices such as digital cameras, ... the fan 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.
... 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 become blocked. English 1.6 Front View & Bottom View The following is ...an overview of the Front & bottom of the notebook. This port is used to connect external audio 1 Headphone Jack output devices such as digital cameras, ... the fan 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.
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English E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started 7 This chapter will show you with the notebook. Certain parts of the E1500 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.
English E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started 7 This chapter will show you with the notebook. Certain parts of the E1500 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.
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... need to connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC ... AC Adapter 8 1. Remove the AC adapter. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the E1500 is recommended that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Connect the AC adapter to useyour notebook PC the first time. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. Connect the power...
... need to connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC ... AC Adapter 8 1. Remove the AC adapter. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the E1500 is recommended that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Connect the AC adapter to useyour notebook PC the first time. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. Connect the power...
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... turn it because each power adapter has its own power output rating. Once your computer while an adapter charges the battery. Once you E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues to discharge until you have lost...type. In Suspend mode, your data is connected to the battery or a statement in the computer, there shall be saved once the notebook reaches this happens, your notebook from an adapter or a charged battery. The marking or statement shall include the following applies: ● If the battery is placed...
... turn it because each power adapter has its own power output rating. Once your computer while an adapter charges the battery. Once you E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues to discharge until you have lost...type. In Suspend mode, your data is connected to the battery or a statement in the computer, there shall be saved once the notebook reaches this happens, your notebook from an adapter or a charged battery. The marking or statement shall include the following applies: ● If the battery is placed...
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... nature of the Power On Self Test (POST), your computer emits an audio warning and/or displays an error message. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to turn it off. 10 When you can power on... your notebook, it to continue by starting the operating system or by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. After satisfactory completion of the...
... nature of the Power On Self Test (POST), your computer emits an audio warning and/or displays an error message. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to turn it off. 10 When you can power on... your notebook, it to continue by starting the operating system or by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. After satisfactory completion of the...
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Blinking blue light indicates the notebook is being LED accessed. Blue LED Full - Red Hard Disk Blue light ...specific operating modes. Battery status 3 Battery Status Charging - From Left 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... wireless transmission activity. These modes are : Symbol Item Function Blue light indicates the system is active. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Blue 11 Low - English 2 Wireless Blue light indicates the WLAN/ Connection LED Bluetooth is 1 ...
Blinking blue light indicates the notebook is being LED accessed. Blue LED Full - Red Hard Disk Blue light ...specific operating modes. Battery status 3 Battery Status Charging - From Left 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... wireless transmission activity. These modes are : Symbol Item Function Blue light indicates the system is active. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Blue 11 Low - English 2 Wireless Blue light indicates the WLAN/ Connection LED Bluetooth is 1 ...
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... These 3 Modes are used when the webcam is enabled and off and devices will enable the user to put the E1500 Notebook into quiet mode if the user needs the notebook to be used . Image on the built-in Windows and all sound output from the speakers will put the fan ...with another key. 12 Sleep Fn+F1 This function will stop. Webcam On/Off This function will gradually and incrementally decrease the volume of the E1500 notebook. This function can be quieter. Fn+F2 Fan Control This function will be used in Webcam. The LED Status indicator will enable or disable...
... These 3 Modes are used when the webcam is enabled and off and devices will enable the user to put the E1500 Notebook into quiet mode if the user needs the notebook to be used . Image on the built-in Windows and all sound output from the speakers will put the fan ...with another key. 12 Sleep Fn+F1 This function will stop. Webcam On/Off This function will gradually and incrementally decrease the volume of the E1500 notebook. This function can be quieter. Fn+F2 Fan Control This function will be used in Webcam. The LED Status indicator will enable or disable...