User manual GIGABYTE E1500

[. . . ] All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE E1500 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2010/10 This manual takes you, step by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without prior notice. No part or parts of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent. Trademarks Product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ] 9 2. 3 Starting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. 4 Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. 5 Using Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2. 6 Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the E1500 notebook. Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system. Any change to the operating system may cause improper function. 1 1. 1 Make Sure You Have Everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully and check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a preconfigured model you should have the following: 1. 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer Opening The Display Panel To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use your one hand to hold the machine and use the other to open the display panel. When closing the lid, be sure not to slam it closed. English 2 GIGABYTE Notebook Computer Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter with Power Cord Driver Disc Quick Start Guide Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the actual appearance of your notebook may vary from that shown in this manual. These images are for illustration purposes. E1500 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1. 3 Top View The following is an overview of the top of the notebook. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type and size. The WLAN Button is to switch the Wireless LAN Function On or Off on the E1500. The power button is used to switch the notebook on and off, and for emergency shutdown or restart. This is the pointer device controller for the system and mimics mouse movement on the screen. It has the standard Left/Right button arrangement. 1 English 2 3 4 5 2 LCD Display 3 3 4 5 WLAN Button Power Button Keyboard 6 6 TouchPad 1. 4 Left View The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. 1. 5 Right View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. English 4 NO. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Function This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is needed. These ports are used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to the Notebook. Devices such as Printers, Keyboards, Mice and Drives are supported and the ports are Plug And Play. NO. Item Function These ports are used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to the Notebook. Devices such as Printers, Keyboards, Mice and Drives are supported and the ports are Plug And Play. TheOptical Disc Drive is used to read and write to and from optical media. The small port is used to secure the notebook to desks or workstations and prevent theft. [. . . ] If the hard drive is removed or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed. Launch System Recovery The system recover feature is part of the netbook installation and it ships preset from the factory. The options menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults. Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to get the recovery started. [. . . ]