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...; is subject to change without prior written consent from GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without notice. All rights reserved. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is ... this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in setting up and using your new notebook. No part of this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE M1405 Series Notebook Computer User's Manual Release Edition: 2010/ 05 This manual guides you in any form or by any means...
...; is subject to change without prior written consent from GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without notice. All rights reserved. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is ... this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in setting up and using your new notebook. No part of this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE M1405 Series Notebook Computer User's Manual Release Edition: 2010/ 05 This manual guides you in any form or by any means...
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...adapter with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions. • When setting up in the I base. Doing so can build up your notebook for an extended period of fire or explosion. • Incorrectly installed or placed batteries may cause explosion. Allowing sustained contact with the .... • Do not throw batteries into the extension cord does not exceed its total capacity. • When removing a battery from your notebook, first turn off the system, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and then remove the battery. • To avoid risk ...
...adapter with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions. • When setting up in the I base. Doing so can build up your notebook for an extended period of fire or explosion. • Incorrectly installed or placed batteries may cause explosion. Allowing sustained contact with the .... • Do not throw batteries into the extension cord does not exceed its total capacity. • When removing a battery from your notebook, first turn off the system, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and then remove the battery. • To avoid risk ...
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... checked by hand, you may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in the disc. Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your notebook, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, extreme temperature, and direct... use this case, your product warranty may form on power. • When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you move your notebook in environments where there is pulled out evenly in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or injuries, these instructions include: • Do not ...
... checked by hand, you may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in the disc. Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your notebook, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, extreme temperature, and direct... use this case, your product warranty may form on power. • When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you move your notebook in environments where there is pulled out evenly in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or injuries, these instructions include: • Do not ...
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... a battery pack. Chapter 3: Limits - At the end of batteries carefully. "Limitations and Methods of Measurement for this M1405 notebook complies with a damaged battery in place, it is recyclable. pears damaged (e.g. nel. • Keep children away from the ...European Union) This symbol indicates this computer. Check with your area for details in fire. • Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Battery Disposal & Caution The product that M1405 meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 - Incorrect recharg- Chapter...
... a battery pack. Chapter 3: Limits - At the end of batteries carefully. "Limitations and Methods of Measurement for this M1405 notebook complies with a damaged battery in place, it is recyclable. pears damaged (e.g. nel. • Keep children away from the ...European Union) This symbol indicates this computer. Check with your area for details in fire. • Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Battery Disposal & Caution The product that M1405 meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 - Incorrect recharg- Chapter...
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This manual will tell you for purchasing the GIGABYTE M1405 series notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability thanks to the docking station, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to setup and begin using your M1405. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and troubleshooting. M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Introduction VI Congratulations and thank you how to provide reliable, no fuss computing.
This manual will tell you for purchasing the GIGABYTE M1405 series notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability thanks to the docking station, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to setup and begin using your M1405. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and troubleshooting. M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Introduction VI Congratulations and thank you how to provide reliable, no fuss computing.
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... 18 3.6 Using a Memory Card 19 Chapter 4 The M1405 Specifications 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware 22 4.2 The M1405 Special Functions 23 4.3 The M1405 Quick Battery Life Test 24 Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities 5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager 26 5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 28 5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup 29 5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc 29 Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade 6.1 How to Connect...
... 18 3.6 Using a Memory Card 19 Chapter 4 The M1405 Specifications 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware 22 4.2 The M1405 Special Functions 23 4.3 The M1405 Quick Battery Life Test 24 Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities 5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager 26 5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 28 5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup 29 5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc 29 Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade 6.1 How to Connect...
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7.7 How to Connect an External D-Sub Display 43 7.8 How to Connect an External DVI Display 44 7.9 How to Connect a USB Devices 44 7.10 How to Connect an HDMI Display 45 7.11 How to Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN 45 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A 8.1 Troubleshooting 48 8.2 Frequently Asked Questions 51 8.3 Questions and Answers 53 8.4 The Notebook Care 54 8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information 54 M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII English
7.7 How to Connect an External D-Sub Display 43 7.8 How to Connect an External DVI Display 44 7.9 How to Connect a USB Devices 44 7.10 How to Connect an HDMI Display 45 7.11 How to Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN 45 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A 8.1 Troubleshooting 48 8.2 Frequently Asked Questions 51 8.3 Questions and Answers 53 8.4 The Notebook Care 54 8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information 54 M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII English
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Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. Any change to start using the M1405 notebook. English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Knowing Your M1405 This chapter provides basic information 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 start using the M1405 notebook. English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Knowing Your M1405 This chapter provides basic information 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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... the battery simply follow the easy steps below. English 1.1 Hardware Checklist Carefully unpack the M1405 notebook, taking care to make sure you have all the following items: ● GIGABYTE M1405 Notebook Computer ● AC Adaptor and Power Cord (plug depends on the right side of the... notebook when viewed as 2 & 3) that secure the battery into place. 1 2 3 Clip 2 needs to be empty (located on region) 2 ...
... the battery simply follow the easy steps below. English 1.1 Hardware Checklist Carefully unpack the M1405 notebook, taking care to make sure you have all the following items: ● GIGABYTE M1405 Notebook Computer ● AC Adaptor and Power Cord (plug depends on the right side of the... notebook when viewed as 2 & 3) that secure the battery into place. 1 2 3 Clip 2 needs to be empty (located on region) 2 ...
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... clips (Shown as 3) and continue until the battery is completely out of the bay. Ensure to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. If the notebook is recommended to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the M1405 and any power source supplying from the battery use it does not get... injury. 2 1 3 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet. Once lifted, pull the battery out of the notebook. 3. Connect the power cord to the DC-in most countries and regions. 3 It is new and has not been used the battery pack will stay...
... clips (Shown as 3) and continue until the battery is completely out of the bay. Ensure to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. If the notebook is recommended to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the M1405 and any power source supplying from the battery use it does not get... injury. 2 1 3 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet. Once lifted, pull the battery out of the notebook. 3. Connect the power cord to the DC-in most countries and regions. 3 It is new and has not been used the battery pack will stay...
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... the other hand to hold the computer in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the display panel, place one hand so that the notebook does not lift with one hand on the panel or panel cover as this could damage the panel or... notebook. Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything in place and use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel) Use extreme care when ...
... the other hand to hold the computer in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the display panel, place one hand so that the notebook does not lift with one hand on the panel or panel cover as this could damage the panel or... notebook. Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything in place and use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel) Use extreme care when ...
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... M1405 for the very first time, do not power it down until Windows Setup has completed. When the Software License Terms are shown when the notebook is then on the M1405 for the First Time Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows Startup Screen will show if the unit is booted...
... M1405 for the very first time, do not power it down until Windows Setup has completed. When the Software License Terms are shown when the notebook is then on the M1405 for the First Time Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows Startup Screen will show if the unit is booted...
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...is fully powered off the system while either is being accessed, data loss can occur and disk damage may occur. d. Never turn off . The notebook will any other storage device. For Windows 7, use before 6 you turn off . If not done, data loss may occur. If you remove ...device. Under Windows 7, choose the "Shut Down" icon. b. Make sure that the hard disk or optical disc drive indicator light is off the notebook will boot normally when switched on again. e. The Shut Down Method is slightly different for each operating system. 1.6 Turning Off the Power System Shut...
...is fully powered off the system while either is being accessed, data loss can occur and disk damage may occur. d. Never turn off . The notebook will any other storage device. For Windows 7, use before 6 you turn off . If not done, data loss may occur. If you remove ...device. Under Windows 7, choose the "Shut Down" icon. b. Make sure that the hard disk or optical disc drive indicator light is off the notebook will boot normally when switched on again. e. The Shut Down Method is slightly different for each operating system. 1.6 Turning Off the Power System Shut...
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English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour This chapter will show you with the notebook. Certain parts of the M1405 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.
English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour This chapter will show you with the notebook. Certain parts of the M1405 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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... and USB external HDD. The optical disc drive is used to 6 Optical Disc Drive read and write to CD and DVD discs depending on the notebooks configuration. 1 2 34 5 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 / eSATA Item Description USB 2.0 Port Connects to audio line-out 4 Headphone Jack devices such as an eSATA and a USB port allowing USB...
... and USB external HDD. The optical disc drive is used to 6 Optical Disc Drive read and write to CD and DVD discs depending on the notebooks configuration. 1 2 34 5 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 / eSATA Item Description USB 2.0 Port Connects to audio line-out 4 Headphone Jack devices such as an eSATA and a USB port allowing USB...
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English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 13 Chapter 3 Using the M1405 This chapter will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1405 notebook. It will briefly explain the basics of using the M1405.
English M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 13 Chapter 3 Using the M1405 This chapter will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1405 notebook. It will briefly explain the basics of using the M1405.
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...; 1x RJ45 Mic-in, Earphone-out 4-in-1 Card Reader DC-in a number of different specifications. English 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware The M1405 will depend on model purchased Ethernet, WiFi and 3.5G 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n Wireless...
...; 1x RJ45 Mic-in, Earphone-out 4-in-1 Card Reader DC-in a number of different specifications. English 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware The M1405 will depend on model purchased Ethernet, WiFi and 3.5G 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n Wireless...
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... 6 Status LED Lights will illuminate between 1 and 6 - Locate the secondary mouse button (Right Button) and look for about 3 to 5 seconds to begin the test. (The notebook needs to be off to the button as shown below section briefly explains how to use this feature on the...
... 6 Status LED Lights will illuminate between 1 and 6 - Locate the secondary mouse button (Right Button) and look for about 3 to 5 seconds to begin the test. (The notebook needs to be off to the button as shown below section briefly explains how to use this feature on the...
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... if you do. 4. The "Recovering" Window will be prompted if you want to reboot the notebook. If the hard drive is part of the operating system that can be needed. You will briefly ... and hold the F9 key to factory defaults. T urn the notebook on "Recovery" to get the recovery started. 1. Turn off or restart the notebook. 2. The Options menu allows you the option to the operating ...hard drive of the M1405 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the notebook installation and it is complete you will open and give you to launch the Windows Recovery tool ...
... if you do. 4. The "Recovering" Window will be prompted if you want to reboot the notebook. If the hard drive is part of the operating system that can be needed. You will briefly ... and hold the F9 key to factory defaults. T urn the notebook on "Recovery" to get the recovery started. 1. Turn off or restart the notebook. 2. The Options menu allows you the option to the operating ...hard drive of the M1405 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the notebook installation and it is complete you will open and give you to launch the Windows Recovery tool ...
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...Recovery" button to enter BIOS setup utility. Press"BIOS Setup Utility" button to enter GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery. M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc The GIGABYTE M1405 Comes with the notebook. 5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup During the off mode, press SMART button to shutdown the system. An ... appear. If the M1405 shipped with the supplier as to enter operating system. English Before installing drivers, check on the notebook and with an installed operating system the drivers should you need to the one shown below: Your Driver CD might differ ...
...Recovery" button to enter BIOS setup utility. Press"BIOS Setup Utility" button to enter GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery. M1405 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc The GIGABYTE M1405 Comes with the notebook. 5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup During the off mode, press SMART button to shutdown the system. An ... appear. If the M1405 shipped with the supplier as to enter operating system. English Before installing drivers, check on the notebook and with an installed operating system the drivers should you need to the one shown below: Your Driver CD might differ ...