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..., in this manual may be the trademarks of the Microsoft® Corporation. No part or parts of Intel Corporation. Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. NVIDIA...
..., in this manual may be the trademarks of the Microsoft® Corporation. No part or parts of Intel Corporation. Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. NVIDIA...
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Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English ● Discard old worn out batteries according to the instructions on the conveyor belt. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions recycling of ... on to your carry case, as hand baggage so that the notebook is well secured when it is enough room to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Travel Tips Although notebooks are stuck in your notebook until the last minute before attempting to be taken when travelling. This can...
Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English ● Discard old worn out batteries according to the instructions on the conveyor belt. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions recycling of ... on to your carry case, as hand baggage so that the notebook is well secured when it is enough room to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Travel Tips Although notebooks are stuck in your notebook until the last minute before attempting to be taken when travelling. This can...
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Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Warranty Limitations : The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : (1) Unauthorized modifications, repairs or servicing (2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in the ...in certain countries. (5) Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that is shown of the warranty conditions in materials or workmanship and proof is new or refurbished. This also includes third party ...
Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Warranty Limitations : The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : (1) Unauthorized modifications, repairs or servicing (2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in the ...in certain countries. (5) Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that is shown of the warranty conditions in materials or workmanship and proof is new or refurbished. This also includes third party ...
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...requirements provide for the Radio Interferences of a damaged battery. Batteries may possibly result in low-voltage power supply systems for this Booktop Q2542 notebook complies with rate current up to your hands or metal objects. "Information technology equipment - "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - .... ● Keep children away from metal appliances. ● Affix tape to use a battery that has been dropped, or that Q2542 meets the following technical standards: ● EN 55022 - Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place,...
...requirements provide for the Radio Interferences of a damaged battery. Batteries may possibly result in low-voltage power supply systems for this Booktop Q2542 notebook complies with rate current up to your hands or metal objects. "Information technology equipment - "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - .... ● Keep children away from metal appliances. ● Affix tape to use a battery that has been dropped, or that Q2542 meets the following technical standards: ● EN 55022 - Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place,...
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... purpose ("B" Class), this product can be used mainly in any area and designed to be attached to the product indicating compliance with Canadian ICES-003. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VI English BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) ● The symbol above must be used in a household. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens ●...
... purpose ("B" Class), this product can be used mainly in any area and designed to be attached to the product indicating compliance with Canadian ICES-003. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VI English BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) ● The symbol above must be used in a household. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens ●...
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This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your Q2542. It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer. 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. It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing.
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... 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 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 22 Appendix Q2542 Specifications 24 International Country Voltage 25 Plug Type 29
... 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 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 22 Appendix Q2542 Specifications 24 International Country Voltage 25 Plug Type 29
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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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... method to transfer pictures, 7 Multi Card Reader music and data between your notebook on the region you to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On Button in . Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Media Keys control various functions/operations for more information.) English These modes are Power on / Suspend status, Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard...
... method to transfer pictures, 7 Multi Card Reader music and data between your notebook on the region you to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On Button in . Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Media Keys control various functions/operations for more information.) English These modes are Power on / Suspend status, Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard...
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... light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Item 1 Headphone Jack Function The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers. 5 2 Microphone Jack The microphone...
... light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. Item 1 Headphone Jack Function The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers. 5 2 Microphone Jack The microphone...
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Certain parts of the Q2542 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you with the notebook.
Certain parts of the Q2542 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you with the notebook.
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.... Connect the power cord to the DC power port of your. 2. Remove the AC adapter. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q2542 is recommended that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. ● Switching from DC...
.... Connect the power cord to the DC power port of your. 2. Remove the AC adapter. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q2542 is recommended that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Plug the DC output cable into an AC electrical outlet. ● Switching from DC...
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... with a new battery. Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for batteries that you check it, consider it may fail to charge in P10. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have to contact the + and - As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it must completely...
... with a new battery. Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for batteries that you check it, consider it may fail to charge in P10. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have to contact the + and - As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it must completely...
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... or turn off your computer emits an audio warning and/ or displays an error message on the display with fluid, do not touch any battery. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2.3 Starting Your Notebook English Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch is found, your notebook during the Power On Self...
... or turn off your computer emits an audio warning and/ or displays an error message on the display with fluid, do not touch any battery. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2.3 Starting Your Notebook English Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch is found, your notebook during the Power On Self...
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... you will prevent you to change your display video. NOTE: Must connect and external monitor before booting up. ● [FN+F9]: Enables or disables touchpad. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● [FN+↓]: Play or Pauses the current/selected multimedia track. ● [FN+←]: Skip Back to the previous multimedia track. ●...
... you will prevent you to change your display video. NOTE: Must connect and external monitor before booting up. ● [FN+F9]: Enables or disables touchpad. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL ● [FN+↓]: Play or Pauses the current/selected multimedia track. ● [FN+←]: Skip Back to the previous multimedia track. ●...
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... properly grounded when handling and installing the module. (5) Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up and remove the compartment cover. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English CAUTION: The memory upgrade module is now complete. Installing a Memory Module: The following steps describe how to 8 GB maximum), additional memory...
... properly grounded when handling and installing the module. (5) Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up and remove the compartment cover. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English CAUTION: The memory upgrade module is now complete. Installing a Memory Module: The following steps describe how to 8 GB maximum), additional memory...
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... if you the option to factory defaults. CAUTION: Please be prompted to the default built-in version. Restore your Q2542 operating system. The hard drive of the Q2542 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the netbook installation and it is removed or the partition... will be prompted if you to launch the Windows® recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to "Recovery" in the event that the GIGABYTE Smart Recovery interface, icons, utilities and software versions may vary based on "Recovery" to begin the recovery. (5) Once it ships preset from...
... if you the option to factory defaults. CAUTION: Please be prompted to the default built-in version. Restore your Q2542 operating system. The hard drive of the Q2542 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the netbook installation and it is removed or the partition... will be prompted if you to launch the Windows® recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to "Recovery" in the event that the GIGABYTE Smart Recovery interface, icons, utilities and software versions may vary based on "Recovery" to begin the recovery. (5) Once it ships preset from...
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English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to the Support section of www.gigabyte.com for telephonic assistance please call your unit or take the unit 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 the supplier of your unit supplier for assistance. For website assistance go to assist with solve these problems. Most...
English Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to the Support section of www.gigabyte.com for telephonic assistance please call your unit or take the unit 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 the supplier of your unit supplier for assistance. For website assistance go to assist with solve these problems. Most...
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Q2542 Specifications English Model CPU 24 OS LCD Display Specifications Q2542C Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor(Ivy Bridge) ● Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium ● Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 15.6" 1366x768 LED backlight ...
Q2542 Specifications English Model CPU 24 OS LCD Display Specifications Q2542C Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor(Ivy Bridge) ● Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium ● Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 15.6" 1366x768 LED backlight ...