User manual GIGABYTE Q2432A

[. . . ] All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2432 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/04 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. [. . . ] 22 International Country Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Plug Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2. 1 Power Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. 2 Recharging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. 3 Starting Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. 4 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. 5 Using Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Q2432 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English 1 Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q2432 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 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: GIGABYTE Notebook Computer Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter with Power Cord Driver Disc Manual 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. 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 POSH Q2432 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1. 3 Top View The following is an overview of the top of the notebook. 1 2 English NO. Item 1 Microphone Function The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program capable of utilizing the microphone. The supported resolution will also depend on the display type and size. This is the pointer device controller for the system and mimics mouse movement on the screen. The LED status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. Please refer to page 11 (2. 4 LED Status Indicators) In the Windows operating system, press "POSH" button to initiate power management, quickly setting OSD, displays the health status of HDD, And obtain the best effective and defragment. 3 2 3 Webcam 3 8 7 POSH LCD Display Keyboard TouchPad LED Status Indicators Super POSH Button 4 4 5 6 7 6 5 8 Press for 1~1. 5 seconds to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off Power Button the system. Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 NO. Item 1 DC-in Jack Function This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is needed. This port is used to connect a standard RJ-45 LAN Cable for networking. NO. Item Function 1 2 LAN (RJ-45) Port This port is used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to the Notebook. USB2. 0 Port Devices such as Printers, Keyboards, Mice and Drives are supported and the ports are Plug And Play. [. . . ] 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. 2. Turn the netbook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the tool. [. . . ]