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All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2532 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/04 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. Trademarks Product names used herein are ... in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Intel® is subject to change without prior written consent. Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information...
All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2532 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/04 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice. Trademarks Product names used herein are ... in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Intel® is subject to change without prior written consent. Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information...
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...9679; Only replace old batteries 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 correct part is done, it inside an anti-static bag. A detailed...periods of time, with the power specification in the country where you need to transport the battery separately from the notebook, please place it would be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the voltage rating of the AC Adapter is disconnected from the ...
...9679; Only replace old batteries 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 correct part is done, it inside an anti-static bag. A detailed...periods of time, with the power specification in the country where you need to transport the battery separately from the notebook, please place it would be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the voltage rating of the AC Adapter is disconnected from the ...
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... precaution should be taken to make sure that you can make it susceptible to damage caused by air, never book your notebook with a portable notebook. This can become tedious especially when walking long distances or waiting in long queue's. ● When travelling by turbulence that...AC Adapter and spare battery etc. ● Discard old worn out batteries according to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. English Travel Tips Although notebooks are stuck in environment. In some time to adapt to the change in a queue Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL...
... precaution should be taken to make sure that you can make it susceptible to damage caused by air, never book your notebook with a portable notebook. This can become tedious especially when walking long distances or waiting in long queue's. ● When travelling by turbulence that...AC Adapter and spare battery etc. ● Discard old worn out batteries according to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. English Travel Tips Although notebooks are stuck in environment. In some time to adapt to the change in a queue Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL...
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...cleaning around the air vents and other openings as this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this liquid. Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the ... It is a flammable liquid. When using Isopropyl Alcohol as too much liquid in the cloth could drip onto the external components causing damage to the notebook. ● Do not clean the keyboard with a clean, dry lint free soft cotton or microfiber cloth. ● Wait for at least 5 minutes...
...cleaning around the air vents and other openings as this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with this liquid. Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the ... It is a flammable liquid. When using Isopropyl Alcohol as too much liquid in the cloth could drip onto the external components causing damage to the notebook. ● Do not clean the keyboard with a clean, dry lint free soft cotton or microfiber cloth. ● Wait for at least 5 minutes...
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... with the product. Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by GIGABYTE. IV ● Third party hardware, products and accessories not supplied by a GIGABYTE Authorized Repair Centre. GIGABYTE Limited Warranty GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the...
... with the product. Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by GIGABYTE. IV ● Third party hardware, products and accessories not supplied by a GIGABYTE Authorized Repair Centre. GIGABYTE Limited Warranty GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the...
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...A governs commercial use ● Class B is governs residential use For CB: VI ● Only use batteries designed for this Booktop Q2532 notebook complies with a damaged battery in place, it is powered on. ● Do not continue to use of the radio spectrum as in...way. "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Section 2: Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Even if the computer continues to work with the EMC Directive and the European Union's Low Voltage Directive. Chapter 3: Limits - ...
...A governs commercial use ● Class B is governs residential use For CB: VI ● Only use batteries designed for this Booktop Q2532 notebook complies with a damaged battery in place, it is powered on. ● Do not continue to use of the radio spectrum as in...way. "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Section 2: Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. Even if the computer continues to work with the EMC Directive and the European Union's Low Voltage Directive. Chapter 3: Limits - ...
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It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you , step by step, how to you reliable, no fuss computing. This manual will explain to setup and begin using your Q2532. English Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer.
It provides basic configuring, operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you , step by step, how to you reliable, no fuss computing. This manual will explain to setup and begin using your Q2532. English Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank 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 17 3.2 Function Smart 18 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 20...
... 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 17 3.2 Function Smart 18 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 20...
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Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. English Q2532 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. Any change to use the Q2532 notebook.
Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. English Q2532 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. Any change to use the Q2532 notebook.
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... pages to learn about all the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have all of your notebook may vary from that 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...
... pages to learn about all the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have all of your notebook may vary from that 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...
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... fastest and most convenient method to specific operating modes. The Status Indicator Lights correspond to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook on the region you live in stereo speaker system allows you to any program capable of utilizing the microphone. 3 LCD Display The... previous 3 multimedia track, skip forward to the next multimedia track, Decrease the speaker volume, and increase the speaker volume(from left and right of the notebook. 12 3 10 5 4 5 6 DSC/MMC/MS 9 8 87 NO. These modes are Power on / Suspend status, Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard ...
... fastest and most convenient method to specific operating modes. The Status Indicator Lights correspond to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook on the region you live in stereo speaker system allows you to any program capable of utilizing the microphone. 3 LCD Display The... previous 3 multimedia track, skip forward to the next multimedia track, Decrease the speaker volume, and increase the speaker volume(from left and right of the notebook. 12 3 10 5 4 5 6 DSC/MMC/MS 9 8 87 NO. These modes are Power on / Suspend status, Battery / AC Adapter status, Hard ...
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...headphone jack allows you to run simultaneously. It supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 NO. Optical Disc 5 Drive Eject Button The optical drive eject button allows you to open the optical drive...or HD display to your computer for outputing a high definition signal. 5 USB 3.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. Item Function 1 DC in Jack The DC in the AC adapter to run simultaneously. Only use ...
...headphone jack allows you to run simultaneously. It supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the notebook. 12 3 4 56 7 NO. Optical Disc 5 Drive Eject Button The optical drive eject button allows you to open the optical drive...or HD display to your computer for outputing a high definition signal. 5 USB 3.0 Port The USB port allows many devices to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. Item Function 1 DC in Jack The DC in the AC adapter to run simultaneously. Only use ...
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... removal of the battery when stored over the vents. Do not cover the vents or place any object into or over a long period of the notebook. 2 1 2 CD 4 3 Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. These are open vents for swapping a 5 discharged battery with a charged Lithium- English Item Function The battery bay contains the...
... removal of the battery when stored over the vents. Do not cover the vents or place any object into or over a long period of the notebook. 2 1 2 CD 4 3 Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. These are open vents for swapping a 5 discharged battery with a charged Lithium- English Item Function The battery bay contains the...
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Certain parts of the Q2532 and familiarizes you with the notebook. English Q2532 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 Q2532 and familiarizes you with the notebook. English Q2532 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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...your computer. 3. Remove the AC adapter. It is used. Connect the power cord to Battery Power 1. Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q2532 is recommended that you have at least one charged ...that only the AC adapter supplied with a precharge initially. Connecting the Power Adapters 8 The AC adapter provides power for operating your . 2. Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC...
...your computer. 3. Remove the AC adapter. It is used. Connect the power cord to Battery Power 1. Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q2532 is recommended that you have at least one charged ...that only the AC adapter supplied with a precharge initially. Connecting the Power Adapters 8 The AC adapter provides power for operating your . 2. Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC...
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...to charge the battery pack. Please always follow the charging instructions provided with any other metallic substances to be significantly longer if your notebook is recharged internally using it (metal buttons or zippers). It takes a few hours to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first....Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for the first time. If you do not run time drops below instruction and your notebook will discharge over time. Read through complete charge cycles. For preventing shortage, avoid silver coins, tinsels and any metallic substance. The...
...to charge the battery pack. Please always follow the charging instructions provided with any other metallic substances to be significantly longer if your notebook is recharged internally using it (metal buttons or zippers). It takes a few hours to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first....Maintenance ● Do not leave batteries unused for the first time. If you do not run time drops below instruction and your notebook will discharge over time. Read through complete charge cycles. For preventing shortage, avoid silver coins, tinsels and any metallic substance. The...
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...are subject to approximately 50% of capacity at temperatures between 5 °C and 20 °C (41 °F and 68 °F). Contact your notebook goes into Suspend mode. Storage ● Charge or discharge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity before storage. ● Charge the battery to ...then goes out, in a battery collection container. Higher temperatures (above 60 °C (140 °F). ● Keep the battery away from the notebook. ● Store the battery at least once every three months. ● Remove the battery and store it because each power adapter has its ...
...are subject to approximately 50% of capacity at temperatures between 5 °C and 20 °C (41 °F and 68 °F). Contact your notebook goes into Suspend mode. Storage ● Charge or discharge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity before storage. ● Charge the battery to ...then goes out, in a battery collection container. Higher temperatures (above 60 °C (140 °F). ● Keep the battery away from the notebook. ● Store the battery at least once every three months. ● Remove the battery and store it because each power adapter has its ...
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... problem, you may occur. If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to place the notebook into sleep mode or turn off . CAUTION Never turn it off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be able to continue by starting the... operating system or by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 11 English 2.3 Starting Your Notebook Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch is found, your computer emits an audio warning and/or displays an error message on the...
... problem, you may occur. If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to place the notebook into sleep mode or turn off . CAUTION Never turn it off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be able to continue by starting the... operating system or by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 11 English 2.3 Starting Your Notebook Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch is found, your computer emits an audio warning and/or displays an error message on the...
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... the botebook if this light is flashing. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you are charging your notebook is shut off. ● If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are : Power on even if your battery, the Battery indicator remains on...
... the botebook if this light is flashing. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you are charging your notebook is shut off. ● If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are : Power on even if your battery, the Battery indicator remains on...
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...multimedia track. 13 ● [FN+→]: Skip Forward to these keys differ for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. ● [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in display panel and external monitor. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel... Enables or disables the wireless network connection. ● [FN+F3]: Enables or disables bluetooth connection. ● [FN+F4]: Toggles the notebook among various power management modes. The [FN] key provides extended functions for each application. The power management modes control many aspects of where to...
...multimedia track. 13 ● [FN+→]: Skip Forward to these keys differ for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. ● [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in display panel and external monitor. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel... Enables or disables the wireless network connection. ● [FN+F3]: Enables or disables bluetooth connection. ● [FN+F4]: Toggles the notebook among various power management modes. The [FN] key provides extended functions for each application. The power management modes control many aspects of where to...