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Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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 - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 2
may increase the risk of a fire or explosion. ● Only replace old batteries with the same or an alternative compatible battery that is recommended by GIGABYTE or an authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. ● Before connecting the notebook to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the AC - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 3
the instructions on Page VI. Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause an explosion. ● Never attempt to repair or service the notebook yourself. Please refer all repairs and servicing to qualified service personnel at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Travel Tips Although notebooks are - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 4
cause electric shock to you and damage to the notebook. English Cleaning Tips When cleaning the notebook, please make sure that the notebook III is switched off and disconnected from the power source and that the battery is removed. Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 5
that is switched on. i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE Authorized Repair Centre. English GIGABYTE Limited Warranty GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of any defects in materials - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 6
supplied by GIGABYTE. This also includes third party hardware that may be V bundled with the notebook or netbook. or servicing ► Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in the user manual. ► been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 7
Technology Equipment." ● EN 55024 - "Information technology MANUAL batteries using the notebook's system. Incorrect recharg- ing may make the battery explode. ● Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 8
shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in boththe operating and the servicing instructions; ● if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions. This marking or statement shall include the - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 9
VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you reliable, no fuss computing. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to setup and - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 10
Regulatory Notices & Certifications V Battery Disposal & Caution VII Introduction 2.1 Power Sources 10 2.2 Recharging the Battery 11 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 12 2.4 Switch and Status Indicators 12 LAN Connection 19 3.5 How To Secure the Notebook 20 3.6 Upgrade the Memory 20 3.7 WWAN - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 11
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting 30 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions 33 6.3 Questions And Answers 35 6.4 The Notebook Care 36 6.5 GIGABYTE Service Information 36 Appendix i1520 Specifications 38 International Country Voltage 39 Plug Type 43 i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 English - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 12
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English i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3 Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the i1520 notebook. Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 14
below. For a preconfigured model you should have the following: ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with Power Cord ● Driver Disc ● Quick Start Guide 4 Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 15
Screen will be the first screen that you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions and enter your personal information to complete the setup of the Windows Operating i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1.4 Turning off the Power System Shut Down When you turn off the - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 16
English 1.5 Top View The following is an overview of the front of the notebook. 1 2 6 8 3 7 4 5 6 NO. Item 1 Webcam 2 LCD Display Function The built-in 1.3 megapixel camera with 2 digital microphones allows you to snap a photo or create a video or hold a video conference or chat - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 17
i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL i1520M The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. English 1 2 3 4 5 67 NO. Item 1 External Monitor Port 2 HDMI Port 3 LAN (RJ-45) Port 4 e-SATA/USB combo port 5 USB 2.0 Port 6 Express Card Slot 7 Multi Card Reader Function The - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 18
to connect universal serial bus devices. It supports v2.0 of the USB standard, which allows notebook. 1 3 2 NO. Item 1 Battery Bay HDD 2 Compartment Cover RAM 3 Compartment Cover Function The battery bay contains the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It can be unlatched for the removal of the battery - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 19
English i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the i1520 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 20
and an AC adapter. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. Connecting the AC Adapter 10 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 21
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 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 - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 22
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 Disk Drive Activity / Wireless Transmision / Battery / Number Lock. NO. Symbol Item - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 23
i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2 Bluetooth The Bluetooth Transmission Activity 6 Battery indicator tells you whether the Lithium-Ion battery is charging or is already fully charged. ● If you are charging your battery, the Battery indicator remains on 5 Battery Indicator even if your notebook - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 24
your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. ● [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to active mode. 14 ● [FN+F2]: Enables or - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 25
of the pointer to select items on your desktop and use applications on the notebook. The touchpad consists of a cursor control, a left and right button, and to manipulate the up and down scroll bars. i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 26
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English i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 17 Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 28
force the USB connector into the port if it does not want to go in. USB Devices support Plug and Play and should auto discover inside the units operating system and install drivers or request drivers. 18 3.2 How To Connect Displays Connect an External Display To insert the cable, simply line it up - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 29
cables connector head as well as the HDMI port. i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3.4 Ethernet LAN Connection The i1520 features an RJ45 Ethernet port with an and will be able to operate on a Peer 2 Peer basis. If the Notebook will be part of a domain, the controller and system settings will need to - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 30
security lock. 20 3.6 Upgrade the Memory To upgrade the memory of the notebook, follow the simple steps below. If you do not wish to do the unlock direction and then pull the lock out of the securing hole on the i1520 Notebook. 1. Locate the memory bay cover (Shown as 1) - The memory modules and - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 31
not ship with your i1520. If you purchased the GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you should have these items in the package: „„ 1x WWAN 3G Mobile Broadband Card „„ 1x Driver CD „„ 1x Quick Installation Guide To install the 3.5G Mini Card please follow these steps, however if you are not comfortable - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 32
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i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 23 Chapter 4 i1520 Utility English - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 34
access to notebook configuration settings that help: optimize battery life, increase performance and enhance overall notebook experience. Configuration switch to secondary display or projector when they are connected. Night Download: Optimize for low energy consumption and quiet operation at night. - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 35
taskbar icon is not showing start the service by selecting the Always-Aware Alarm item notebook HDD from damage caused by sudden harmful notebook shocks. It monitors system movements that exceed the defined shock threshold. Once a shock is detected above the threshold, the application instructs - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 36
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English i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 27 Chapter 5 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 38
English 5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - Restore your Q1585 operating system. or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery 28 service will be needed. Launch System Recovery The system recover feature is part of the netbook installation - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 39
easily and are not always a system problem. Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the GIGABYTE website or call your unit supplier for assistance. For website assistance go to the support section of www.gigabyte. com.tw for telephonic assistance please - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 40
6.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can't handle problems, please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance and service. AC Adapter Trouble Solution Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to the power source and notebook. 30 No power supplied to notebook - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 41
battery and contact the original manufacturer directly for repair. Do not disassemble the keyboard yourself for repair. Hard disc drive (HDD) Trouble the service life of the hard disk. LCD Trouble Solution the LCD screen. 5. When traveling with GIGABYTE Notebook, place it in a special case in - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 42
its cable is ok and its USB interface is well connected to Notebook. 32 Error printing Make sure your printer is compatible with your notebook. Please refer to the user's manual of your printer for help. Audio Trouble No sound emitted Solution Adjust sound controller. Check the setting of sound - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 43
power button for at least 4 seconds. Normally, this will force the computer to shut off completely. Why can't I charge the battery of my notebook computer after it is out of use for some time? After your notebook computer has not been used for a long time (for example: more than one month), the - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 44
source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it) for over 45 days, you settings: step1. Press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup utility. 34 step2. S elect "Load Optional Caution • Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first than using the Safe Removal - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 45
i1520 SD card reader supports shall be in accordance with that of the SD Association. Currently, the maximum capacity announced by SD Association is 32GB http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdhc/ How can i1520 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows mode? Please refer to GIGABYTE website "How to - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 46
service. 6.4 Identifying The Problem 36 If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1.Turn off your notebook. 2.Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3.Make sure that any card installed - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 47
English i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 37 Appendix - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 48
card slot, DC-in Jack 2 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Mic-in 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T 802.11b/g/n Wireless 3.5G Antenna build-in, 3.5G Module supported Build-in V2.1 + EDR 1.3 Mega Pixel HDD Password, Kensington Lock Li-ion 6-cell, 2400mAh 389(W) x 249(D) x 34.5(H) mm ~2.6kg (w/ODD and battery - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 49
Congo-Kinshasa Cook Islands Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Voltage 240V 230V 220V 220V 230V 220V 120V 220V 220V 120V 220V 220V 230V 220V 220V 120V 220V 230V 220V 240V 120V 230V 230V - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 50
English Region Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia 40 Faroe Islands Falkland Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana Gaza Strip Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 51
St. Lucia (Winward Is.) St. Vincent (Winward Is.) São Tomé and Príncipe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Voltage Frequency 240V 50 Hz 220V 50 Hz English 230V 50 Hz 100 V 60 Hz 240V 50 Hz 230V 50 Hz 110V 240V 60 Hz - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 52
English Region Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka 42 Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Tahiti Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 53
Plug Type Country USA Canada Japan Taiwan China Korea England Singapore South Africa Plug Type LP-30B LP-54 LP-53 PC-323 LP-E04 LP-60L PE-364 PE-361 Plug Picture Connector Type LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 i1520 SERIES USER'S MANUAL Connector Picture 43 English - Gigabyte I1520M | Manual - Page 54
English Australia LP-23A Germany France Sweden 44 Finland Norway LP-33 Belgium Netherlands Austria Switzerland LP-37 Denmark LP-38 Italy PE-336 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15 LS15
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Copyright ©
2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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.
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