User manual GIGABYTE I1520M

[. . . ] All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE i1520 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2010/04 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. [. . . ] Low Battery State When the battery level is low, a notification message appears. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. There is no guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point. CAUTION:To protect your notebook from damage, use only the power adapter that came with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating. Once your notebook PC goes into suspend mode as a result of a dead battery, you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/ Resume button to resume operation. In Suspend mode, your data is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the power indicator stops flashing and then goes out, in which case you have lost the data that was not saved. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your computer while an adapter charges the battery. Battery Replacement There is danger of explosion if an incorrect battery type is used for replacement. For computers equipped with a replaceable LithiumIon battery pack, the following applies: If the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery, or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions; If the battery is placed elsewhere in the computer, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions. The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text: CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. English 11 2. 3 Starting Your Notebook Suspend / Power on Button The suspend/power on switch is used to switch on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to place the notebook into sleep mode or turn it off. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk. When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and confguration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits an audio warning and/or displays an error message on the display with a description or code. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the installed operating system. CAUTION Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur. 2. 4 Switch and Status Indicators Wireless Switch English 12 Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen display. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. These modes are: The Caps Lock / Bluetooth Transmission / Hard Disk Drive Activity / Wireless Transmision / Battery / Number Lock. NO. [. . . ] Even though it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one. A: The batteries will self-discharge when they are not being recharged. Always keep the battery inside the Notebook and have the AC adapter connected whenever possible. A: If you happen to leave your battery pack to go through an extended period of self-discharge, say more than three months, the battery voltage level will become too low and needs to be Pre-Charged (to bring the battery voltage level high enough) before it automatically (for Li-Ion only) resumes its normal Fast Charge. [. . . ]