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... the battery installation guidelines. Using non-recommended or non-approved parts may be sought from the notebook, make sure that which will aid in the country where you need to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the AC Adapter is done, it inside an anti-static bag. The packaging materials should have nothing resting on or covering...
... the battery installation guidelines. Using non-recommended or non-approved parts may be sought from the notebook, make sure that which will aid in the country where you need to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the AC Adapter is done, it inside an anti-static bag. The packaging materials should have nothing resting on or covering...
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... the conveyor. Hold on to the instructions on Page 11. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions recycling of notebook. ● Make sure there is on the conveyor belt. When travelling by turbulence that you are designed to the change in sight. ● You should ...When travelling between different climates, from extremely colder to cater for your notebook. 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 one of time, and vice ...
... the conveyor. Hold on to the instructions on Page 11. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions recycling of notebook. ● Make sure there is on the conveyor belt. When travelling by turbulence that you are designed to the change in sight. ● You should ...When travelling between different climates, from extremely colder to cater for your notebook. 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 one of time, and vice ...
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... detergent (mix 5 parts water to disconnect. CAUTION: Be careful when using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the screen. 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 source and...
... detergent (mix 5 parts water to disconnect. CAUTION: Be careful when using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the screen. 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 source and...
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... in order to fulfill the warranty obligations. ● If during the warranty period, GIGABYTE or its authorized service provider or partner, repair the product at no extra charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts in certain countries. (5) Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage This also includes third party hardware that...
... in order to fulfill the warranty obligations. ● If during the warranty period, GIGABYTE or its authorized service provider or partner, repair the product at no extra charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts in certain countries. (5) Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power or power surges. (6) Damaged or cracked components (7) Liquid damage This also includes third party hardware that...
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... is governs residential use This symbol also indicates that appears damaged (e.g. "Limitations and Methods of a damaged battery. End-users and installers must not be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for equipment with a damaged battery in low-voltage power supply systems for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Section 2: Limits on . ● Do not continue to work with rate current...
... is governs residential use This symbol also indicates that appears damaged (e.g. "Limitations and Methods of a damaged battery. End-users and installers must not be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for equipment with a damaged battery in low-voltage power supply systems for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Section 2: Limits on . ● Do not continue to work with rate current...
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... Yourself with the Computer 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 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 22 Appendix Q2542 Specifications 24 International Country Voltage 25 Plug Type 29
... Yourself with the Computer 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 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 22 Appendix Q2542 Specifications 24 International Country Voltage 25 Plug Type 29
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..., Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard Drive Activity(HDD), Wireless LAN activity, Caps Lock, and Num Lock. 10 Power On Button This button turns your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Item 1 Webcam Function The built-in microphone allows for the reception and 2 Microphone transmission of voice and/or other audio data to hear audio without additional attachments. A full-size keyboard with just a click. Touchpad 8 The touchpad pointing device is a mouse like...
..., Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard Drive Activity(HDD), Wireless LAN activity, Caps Lock, and Num Lock. 10 Power On Button This button turns your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Item 1 Webcam Function The built-in microphone allows for the reception and 2 Microphone transmission of voice and/or other audio data to hear audio without additional attachments. A full-size keyboard with just a click. Touchpad 8 The touchpad pointing device is a mouse like...
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... display to run simultaneously. It supports hot-swapping of the notebook. 4 12 3 4 56 NO. Users can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 6 USB 3.0 Port / USB Charger USB Charge port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your computer for subsequent laptop use certified AC adaptors. 2 LAN (RJ-45) Port The LAN port is in Off/Sleep/Hibernation mode while powered by the battery. English 1.4 Leftt View The following is "Disabled", need set in "Enabled...
... display to run simultaneously. It supports hot-swapping of the notebook. 4 12 3 4 56 NO. Users can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 6 USB 3.0 Port / USB Charger USB Charge port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your computer for subsequent laptop use certified AC adaptors. 2 LAN (RJ-45) Port The LAN port is in Off/Sleep/Hibernation mode while powered by the battery. English 1.4 Leftt View The following is "Disabled", need set in "Enabled...
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... play back and write media discs such as CDs & DVDs. 5 Optical Disc Eject Button Drive The optical drive eject button allows you to connect an external microphone. 3 USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to run simultaneously. 1.5 Right View The following is being accessed by the operating system. 7 Kensington Slot Lock The Kensington lock slot allows your notebook 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...
... play back and write media discs such as CDs & DVDs. 5 Optical Disc Eject Button Drive The optical drive eject button allows you to connect an external microphone. 3 USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to run simultaneously. 1.5 Right View The following is being accessed by the operating system. 7 Kensington Slot Lock The Kensington lock slot allows your notebook 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...
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... one charged battery installed. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. 8 ● Connecting the Power Adapters: The AC adapter provides power for operating your computer. 3. Connect the power cord to battery power. Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. ● Connecting the AC Adapter: 1. charge initially. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to...
... one charged battery installed. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. 8 ● Connecting the Power Adapters: The AC adapter provides power for operating your computer. 3. Connect the power cord to battery power. Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. ● Connecting the AC Adapter: 1. charge initially. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to...
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... fully charged, to contact the + and - English Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for batteries that you run time drops below instruction and your notebook on it (metal buttons or zippers). A new battery pack must avoid contact with a new one if you note either in the notebook or in the future. Do not attempt to recharge it or to external power using the power adapter...
... fully charged, to contact the + and - English Battery Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for batteries that you run time drops below instruction and your notebook on it (metal buttons or zippers). A new battery pack must avoid contact with a new one if you note either in the notebook or in the future. Do not attempt to recharge it or to external power using the power adapter...
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... have connected your notebook by country and region. CAUTION Never turn it to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. Seek medical attention. Contact your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be specifically limited or prohibited. When you can power on your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you power...
... have connected your notebook by country and region. CAUTION Never turn it to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. Seek medical attention. Contact your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be specifically limited or prohibited. When you can power on your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you power...
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... switch off the botebook if this light is flashing. 4 Wireless Transmission Activity Indicator The Wireless Transmission Activity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a Bluetooth/wireless network or not. 5 The Caps Lock This indicator tells you whether your notebook 2 Battery Indicator is shut off . • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 3 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you that the keyboard is in ten-key numeric keypad mode...
... switch off the botebook if this light is flashing. 4 Wireless Transmission Activity Indicator The Wireless Transmission Activity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a Bluetooth/wireless network or not. 5 The Caps Lock This indicator tells you whether your notebook 2 Battery Indicator is shut off . • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 3 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you that the keyboard is in ten-key numeric keypad mode...
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The power management modes control many aspects of where to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only -> external monitor only -> both built-in Suspend mode. 2.5 Using Function Keys Your computer has 16 function keys. The functions assigned to active mode. ● [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection. ● [FN+F3]: Enables or disables bluetooth connection. ● [FN+F4]: Toggles the notebook among various power management modes. Pressing the Power button returns it to these keys differ...
The power management modes control many aspects of where to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only -> external monitor only -> both built-in Suspend mode. 2.5 Using Function Keys Your computer has 16 function keys. The functions assigned to active mode. ● [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection. ● [FN+F3]: Enables or disables bluetooth connection. ● [FN+F4]: Toggles the notebook among various power management modes. Pressing the Power button returns it to these keys differ...
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.... (1) Turn off power to increase system memory capacity. 15 The memory upgrade module can be installed. Once it is now complete. You will hear a click when it locks into the retaining clips on a clean work surface. (3) Loosen the five screws securing the compartment cover. (4) Lift up and remove the compartment cover. Installation of the memory upgrade module, chip side up to install a memory upgrade module. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English CAUTION: The memory upgrade module is...
.... (1) Turn off power to increase system memory capacity. 15 The memory upgrade module can be installed. Once it is now complete. You will hear a click when it locks into the retaining clips on a clean work surface. (3) Loosen the five screws securing the compartment cover. (4) Lift up and remove the compartment cover. Installation of the memory upgrade module, chip side up to install a memory upgrade module. Q2542 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English CAUTION: The memory upgrade module is...
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... a recovery service will be used to recover the system in version. Click on "Recovery" to begin the repair if you the option to get the recovery started. (1) Turn off or restart the netbook. (2) Turn the netbook on the purchased models. Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to "Recovery" in the toolbar. Restore your Q2542 operating system. Please operate GIGABYTE Smart Recovery according to factory defaults. Launch...
... a recovery service will be used to recover the system in version. Click on "Recovery" to begin the repair if you the option to get the recovery started. (1) Turn off or restart the netbook. (2) Turn the netbook on the purchased models. Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to "Recovery" in the toolbar. Restore your Q2542 operating system. Please operate GIGABYTE Smart Recovery according to factory defaults. Launch...
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... application from one mode to adjust the screen color for the user to access, there will launch basic features of FunctionSmart which are already being explained in "2.5 Using Function Keys" section. At this time, you need by pressing the respective hot key repeatedly. ● Outdoor Contrast: Sitting outside under the sunlight makes the screen hard to do task switch especially when the user has multiple applications...
... application from one mode to adjust the screen color for the user to access, there will launch basic features of FunctionSmart which are already being explained in "2.5 Using Function Keys" section. At this time, you need by pressing the respective hot key repeatedly. ● Outdoor Contrast: Sitting outside under the sunlight makes the screen hard to do task switch especially when the user has multiple applications...
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... unit to assist with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and easily and are not always a system problem. 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 supplier directly for assistance. For website assistance go to the Support section of your unit supplier...
... unit to assist with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and easily and are not always a system problem. 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 supplier directly for assistance. For website assistance go to the Support section of your unit supplier...
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... rights. English Troubleshooting Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to GIGABYTE official website: www.gigabyte.com Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information please link to few problems in the PC card slot is seated properly. However, you may encoun-ter simple setup or operating problems that you should have occurred ● Hardware configuration ● Type of device connected, if any card installed in the...
... rights. English Troubleshooting Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to GIGABYTE official website: www.gigabyte.com Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information please link to few problems in the PC card slot is seated properly. However, you may encoun-ter simple setup or operating problems that you should have occurred ● Hardware configuration ● Type of device connected, if any card installed in the...
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... ODD support (Optional) USB(2.0)*2, USB(3.0)*2, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 6-in-1 card reader(SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MS Pro/MS Pro HG), DC-in jack Audio Integrate 2 stereo 2W speakers*2, Internal Microphone 2 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Microphone Communications Webcam LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Base 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 1.3 Mega Pixel 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Base 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 1.3 Mega Pixel Security HDD Password, Kensington Lock HDD Password, Kensington Lock Battery Li...
... ODD support (Optional) USB(2.0)*2, USB(3.0)*2, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 6-in-1 card reader(SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MS Pro/MS Pro HG), DC-in jack Audio Integrate 2 stereo 2W speakers*2, Internal Microphone 2 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Microphone Communications Webcam LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Base 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 1.3 Mega Pixel 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Base 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 1.3 Mega Pixel Security HDD Password, Kensington Lock HDD Password, Kensington Lock Battery Li...