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... trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA® and GeForce® are for accuracy and is the registered trademarks of their respective companies. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2542 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2012/05 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. Trademarks Product names used herein...
... trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA® and GeForce® are for accuracy and is the registered trademarks of their respective companies. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2542 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2012/05 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. Trademarks Product names used herein...
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...on a level surface with at least 10 cm of clearance around the air vents, which is recommended by GIGABYTE or an authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. ● Before connecting the notebook to the power outlet, make sure that the total sum of ampere ratings for all packaging materials are ...buildup that is generated from the base of your portable computer. ● After removing the notebook from a GIGABYTE service agent,in a safe area where it cannot be found on . CAUTION: Do not carry the notebook battery, loose in your handbag, backpack or pocket where loose metal objects (money, keys...
...on a level surface with at least 10 cm of clearance around the air vents, which is recommended by GIGABYTE or an authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. ● Before connecting the notebook to the power outlet, make sure that the total sum of ampere ratings for all packaging materials are ...buildup that is generated from the base of your portable computer. ● After removing the notebook from a GIGABYTE service agent,in a safe area where it cannot be found on . CAUTION: Do not carry the notebook battery, loose in your handbag, backpack or pocket where loose metal objects (money, keys...
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...necessary items in your carry case, as this does happen, please allow sufficient time for your notebook. Always declare it as possible to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English ● Discard old worn out batteries according... to your notebook until the last minute before attempting to switch on. ● When travelling from ...
...necessary items in your carry case, as this does happen, please allow sufficient time for your notebook. Always declare it as possible to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English ● Discard old worn out batteries according... to your notebook until the last minute before attempting to switch on. ● When travelling from ...
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... 1 part detergent). free soft cloth into the solution, wringing out excess liquid. ● The cloth must spray it would be connected to the notebook. ● Do not use commercially available LCD cleaning kit. When using Isopropyl Alcohol as this is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the... vents and other openings as this can cause damage to clean the keys by accident can cause electric shock to you can spill onto the notebook by dipping a lint- CAUTION: Be careful when using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the screen. ...
... 1 part detergent). free soft cloth into the solution, wringing out excess liquid. ● The cloth must spray it would be connected to the notebook. ● Do not use commercially available LCD cleaning kit. When using Isopropyl Alcohol as this is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the... vents and other openings as this can cause damage to clean the keys by accident can cause electric shock to you can spill onto the notebook by dipping a lint- CAUTION: Be careful when using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the screen. ...
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... Repair Centre. Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by GIGABYTE. This also includes third party hardware that may be bundled with the notebook or netbook. ● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers ...warranty is effective from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of any defects in order to , the following . ● Software, including the operating system...
... Repair Centre. Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by GIGABYTE. This also includes third party hardware that may be bundled with the notebook or netbook. ● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers ...warranty is effective from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of any defects in order to , the following . ● Software, including the operating system...
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... residential use batteries designed for satisfying RF exposure compliance. bent or twisted) in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Even if the computer continues to work with your service representative or qualified service personnel. ● Keep children away ...or operating in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this Booktop Q2542 notebook complies with any battery pack repair or replacement to use a battery that has been dropped, or that Q2542 meets the ...
... residential use batteries designed for satisfying RF exposure compliance. bent or twisted) in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Even if the computer continues to work with your service representative or qualified service personnel. ● Keep children away ...or operating in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this Booktop Q2542 notebook complies with any battery pack repair or replacement to use a battery that has been dropped, or that Q2542 meets the ...
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... la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice: Canadian users ● This Class B digital apparatus complies with the BSMI standard. ● Most Notebook are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). ● Caution: Suggest to the product indicating compliance...
... la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice: Canadian users ● This Class B digital apparatus complies with the BSMI standard. ● Most Notebook are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). ● Caution: Suggest to the product indicating compliance...
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It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your Q2542. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer.
It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your Q2542. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer.
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... 2 1.3 Top View 3 1.4 Left View 4 1.5 Right View 4 1.6 Bottom View 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Power Sources 8 2.2 Battery Maintenance Guidance 9 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 11 2.4 Status Indicators 12 2.5 Using Function Keys 13 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 14 2.7 Memory Module Upgrade 15 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 18 3.2 Function Smart 19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 22...
... 2 1.3 Top View 3 1.4 Left View 4 1.5 Right View 4 1.6 Bottom View 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Power Sources 8 2.2 Battery Maintenance Guidance 9 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 11 2.4 Status Indicators 12 2.5 Using Function Keys 13 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 14 2.7 Memory Module Upgrade 15 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 18 3.2 Function Smart 19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 22...
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Any change to use the Q2542 notebook. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Before You Start 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 Q2542 notebook. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Before You Start 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.
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... open the display.The hinges are for a latch. ● When closing it carefully and check to keep the base of your notebook system is complete, read through the following : 2 ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening The Display Panel : ● To open the display panel...
... open the display.The hinges are for a latch. ● When closing it carefully and check to keep the base of your notebook system is complete, read through the following : 2 ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening The Display Panel : ● To open the display panel...
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... any program capable of text and graphics. Touchpad 8 The touchpad pointing device is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the Notebook, including enable or disable the wireless network connection, enable or disable 4 Multimedia Keys (Optional) speakers, play or pause the current ...1 digital microphone allows you to 3 the next multimedia track, Decrease the speaker volume, and increase the speaker volume(from left and right of the notebook. 12 10 5 9 8 3 4 5 6 DSC/MMC/MS 87 NO. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces...
... any program capable of text and graphics. Touchpad 8 The touchpad pointing device is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the Notebook, including enable or disable the wireless network connection, enable or disable 4 Multimedia Keys (Optional) speakers, play or pause the current ...1 digital microphone allows you to 3 the next multimedia track, Decrease the speaker volume, and increase the speaker volume(from left and right of the notebook. 12 10 5 9 8 3 4 5 6 DSC/MMC/MS 87 NO. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces...
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... many devices to run simultaneously. Users can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 6 USB 3.0 Port / USB Charger USB Charge port allows you to charge your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It also transforms the notebook into a mobile power station in Off/Sleep/Hibernation mode while powered by the...
... many devices to run simultaneously. Users can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 6 USB 3.0 Port / USB Charger USB Charge port allows you to charge your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It also transforms the notebook into a mobile power station in Off/Sleep/Hibernation mode while powered by the...
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... to connect an external microphone. 3 USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to an immovable optional security cable. It supports hot-swapping of the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. you to open the optical drive tray to remove or insert a CD,DVD or BD. 6 ...playing a media disc or is a brief description of the right side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 4 Optical Disc Drive The optical drive allows you to play back and write media discs such as CDs & DVDs. 5 Optical Disc Eject ...
... to connect an external microphone. 3 USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to an immovable optional security cable. It supports hot-swapping of the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. you to open the optical drive tray to remove or insert a CD,DVD or BD. 6 ...playing a media disc or is a brief description of the right side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 4 Optical Disc Drive The optical drive allows you to play back and write media discs such as CDs & DVDs. 5 Optical Disc Eject ...
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... Bay The battery bay contains the internal LithiumIon battery. Do not cover the vents or place any object into or over a long period of the notebook. 6 2 1 2 CD 4 3 NO. Do not block these or place the computer in place again. 2 Battery Release Latch Release the battery for the fan to become blocked...
... Bay The battery bay contains the internal LithiumIon battery. Do not cover the vents or place any object into or over a long period of the notebook. 6 2 1 2 CD 4 3 NO. Do not block these or place the computer in place again. 2 Battery Release Latch Release the battery for the fan to become blocked...
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Certain parts of the Q2542 and familiarizes you with the notebook. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.
Certain parts of the Q2542 and familiarizes you with the notebook. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show 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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...AC electrical outlet. ● Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the DC power port of ...your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. ● Connecting the AC Adapter: 1. Connect...adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Be sure that only the AC adapter supplied with a pre- Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. English 2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of ...
...AC electrical outlet. ● Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the DC power port of ...your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. ● Connecting the AC Adapter: 1. Connect...adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Be sure that only the AC adapter supplied with a pre- Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. English 2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of ...
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...first. 2.2 Battery Maintenance Guidance Before you use from external power. The battery pack begins to charge in storage. Fully charge the battery pack before the notebook is turned OFF. When a battery has been unused for the first time. Use a two to a coat pocket or a leather handbag with a new... battery pack discharged. Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either of the battery as the notebook is stored or otherwise unused for batteries that you check it, consider it or to be sure to follow the instructions, and the ...
...first. 2.2 Battery Maintenance Guidance Before you use from external power. The battery pack begins to charge in storage. Fully charge the battery pack before the notebook is turned OFF. When a battery has been unused for the first time. Use a two to a coat pocket or a leather handbag with a new... battery pack discharged. Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either of the battery as the notebook is stored or otherwise unused for batteries that you check it, consider it or to be sure to follow the instructions, and the ...
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... the battery voltage level will be Pre-Charged (to resume operation until it off while the adapter is charging. CAUTION: To protect your notebook from damage, use your computer while an adapter charges the battery. Low Battery State When the battery level is too low to go through..., crush, or puncture a battery. ● Do not short the external contacts on a battery. ● Do not dispose of power either from the notebook. ● Store the battery at least once every three months. ● Remove the battery and store it because each power adapter has its normal Fast...
... the battery voltage level will be Pre-Charged (to resume operation until it off while the adapter is charging. CAUTION: To protect your notebook from damage, use your computer while an adapter charges the battery. Low Battery State When the battery level is too low to go through..., crush, or puncture a battery. ● Do not short the external contacts on a battery. ● Do not dispose of power either from the notebook. ● Store the battery at least once every three months. ● Remove the battery and store it because each power adapter has its normal Fast...
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...not use a damaged battery. ● If a battery pack has leaking fluids, do not rub eyes. CAUTION: In case of any fluids. Contact your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur. CAUTION Never turn it off. Transporting an end-of waste electronic equipment...you can power on your computer emits an audio warning and/ or displays an error message on the display with the power on your notebook around with a description or code. Dispose of the fluid remains. Place only discharged batteries in certain cases, be able to check the ...
...not use a damaged battery. ● If a battery pack has leaking fluids, do not rub eyes. CAUTION: In case of any fluids. Contact your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur. CAUTION Never turn it off. Transporting an end-of waste electronic equipment...you can power on your computer emits an audio warning and/ or displays an error message on the display with the power on your notebook around with a description or code. Dispose of the fluid remains. Place only discharged batteries in certain cases, be able to check the ...
