Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your Booktop. When Using Your M1022 Booktop Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause discomfort or a burn.
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• When setting up your Booktop for work, place it on a level surface.5 • When traveling, do not check your Booktop as baggage. You can put your Booktop through an X-ray security machine, but never put your Booktop through a metal detector. If you have your Booktop checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery ready in case you are asked to turn on your Booktop.
WARNING: Void of Warranty * □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of explosion; make sure you are using the same or compatible battery. Please discard used batteries according to the instructions given by the manufacturer. Please be aware that use of cracked, severely scratched or poor quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in the disc.
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CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this M1022 Booktop computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that M1022 meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”...
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♦Don not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Booktop computer! Your new Booktop features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this Booktop is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
1.10 Using the built-in camera............8 1.11 Using the Audio................8 1.12 Using the Wireless Lan (WLAN)..........9 1.13 Using the Battery Pack.............9 1.14 Connection the AC Adapter............10 1.15 Installing M1022 Device Drivers..........11 1.16 Operating Temperature............12 Chapter 2 Battery 2.1 Battery Pack................14 2.2 Recharging The Battery Pack...........14 2.3 Question And Answers..............14...
Chapter 1 Introducing Your M1022 Booktop This chapter will show you how to operate your M1022 SERIES M1022 Booktop computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.
WLAN signal HDD signal Battery signal Power on signal Line out To connect equipment to output sound. Mic Jack To connect MIC to input audio signal. Speaker Speaker Touch Pad Touch Pad 1.2 Left Side Item Function Kingston Lock Security function To connect VGA monitor.
Function Express Card slot To connect an Express Card. 4 in 1 Card Reader Media Card Reader USB port To connect USB peripheral DC-in hole To connect AC adapter to power on M1022 Booktop. LAN RJ45 Jack To connect LAN...
Protect M1022 Booktop 1.5 Bottom Side Item Function Battery Pack Installed in the battery compartment, to supply power to M1022 Booktop when AC power is disconnected. HDD Door To upgrade the SATA HDD Memory Door To upgrade the DDRII-Memory So-Dimm 1.6 Status Indicators...
Turning off the power If you are not going to use your M1022 Booktop computer for a while, it is best to turn off its power. Before turning off power, close all programs first and shut down the operating system.
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Icon Description Hibernation Fn+F1 Press this key combination to make system enter hibernation mode. In this mode, the back light of the LCD panel would be turned off and a host of internal devices would enter into a stage of lower power consumption. Wireless LAN Fn+F2 To activate Wireless LAN.
Tapping on the touch pad produces similar results. 1.10 Using the built-in camera The availability of the function depends on the configuration of M1022 Booktop you bought. The model you bought may be equipped with a built-in camera, and the built-in camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software.
Booktop computer without an external power source. When you use the AC adapter to connect your M1022 Booktop to a power outlet, the internal battery will begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on the indicator panel will be on. Once the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge icon will turn off.
The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 12V, (12V, 3.0A for M1022), allowing you to use your M1022 Booktop computer in almost any region.
When a battery pack is being recharged, its battery LED (located at the upper left corner of LCD display) would be lit. For details on the LEDs, please refer to Chapter 1.3. When the M1022 Booktop is OFF, a depleted Li-Ion battery will take three hours to recharge. 2.3 Questions And Answers Q: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack.
M1022 Booktop consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible. When the battery is empty, wait for the M1022 Booktop to cool down (especially the battery). The temperature should be within 15-25°C (59-77°F). Then insert the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
2.7 Removing The Battery Pack This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Make sure that the computer is properly shutdown before changing the battery pack. If you would like to change the battery pack while power is on, make sure this battery pack is not the only electrical source to the system unit.
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Chapter 3 The Docking Station (Optional) Depending on model, your Booktop computer is equipped with an optional Docking Station. This Docking Station supports hot plug-and-play with the system unit.
3.1 Docking Instruction The creation of this device provides the Booktop with a vertical docking base for expansion use. The docking enables a solution of connecting to the external displays and to common computer peripherals as the portable laptop computer is well placed on the device. In order to avoid discomforts caused ill-human factor engineering by constant use.
3.3 Different Views of the Docking Station Panoramic View 1. Connector to System Unit 2. Battery check button 3. Power Button Note: Battery Check Button: 1. S3/S4/S5 states can be workable if there is battery in system battery bay. 2. It's inactivity if system is in S0 state. 3.
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Power Button 1. Allowed system to turn on the power if system is attached to Docking and AC adapter is inserted to Docking's AC-IN jack. 2. Allowed system to enter the S3/S4/S5 as XP\power saving setting on Power button & capability of system resume via press this button.
Chapter 4 The BIOS Setup program The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your M1022 Booktop’s BIOS (basic input/output system). Your M1022 Booktop is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
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There may be difference of BIOS setting between different versions of BIOS of different batch of M1022 Booktop produced. Notice: The BIOS of your M1022 Booktop has been initialized to best settings. It’s advised you not to change it if not so necessary.
F10 Save and Exit System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of your M1022 Booktop computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <F7>, <F8> key to move from one field or back to another.
Set Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter. You will be prompted for the new password, and then again to verify it. Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes. If you make an error, press Esc to start over.
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Boot Type Order Sub-menu InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Boot Type Order Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drive Keys used to view or configure USB CD/DVD ROM Driver devices; Up USB Memory and Down arrows select a device. Others <F7> and <F8> moves the device up or down.
4.6 Exit Menu InsydeH20 Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help Exit Discarding changes Exit system setup Load Optimal Defaults and save your changes. Discard Changes F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F7/F8 Change Values F9 Setup Default ESC Exit ←→...
Move the slider to adjust the speaker volume of your Booktop or select the Mute check box. Resolution: Click on the icon to change the resolution. There are two specs in the M1022 series. a)1024 x 600 panel :: 800 x 600, 1024 x 600...
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Rotation: This function only supports 2 rotation styles. 1. Normal mode: 0 degree 2. Vertical mode: 90 degree Click on the Active icon to rotate your display. On-Screen Keyboard: To Active the keyboard. Click on the Active button will detect the On-Screen Keyboard status. Calibration: Click on this button to active the Penmount Calibration utility (4 ways calibration)
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E Q-button: Press this button to call the Microsoft Internet Browser. Normal Mode: Press this icon to active the Booktop power plan and set the brightness to middle high level “60%” Presentation Mode: Press this icon to active the Presentation power plan and set the brightness to middle level “44%”.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting / Q&A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use M1022 Booktop. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles. 6.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle trouble, please refer to your dealer to get professional service.
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Warning: Please pay attention to the following information regarding the battery pack: 1. Be sure to recycle the waste batteries. 2. Do not place the batteries near high-temperature locations, fire source or in burning fire as this may cause the batteries to explode 3.
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LCD screen. 5. When traveling with Gigabyte M1022 Booktop, place it in a special case in a tidy manner as far as possible. Excess objects may squeeze the machine and therefore damage the LCD screen.
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Check the Devices Manager of Windows. Be sure the Sound function has been activated and isn’t interfered with other hardware. Trouble Solution Check and be sure USB port of M1022 Booktop is firmly connected with Equipments connected can’t the USB cord of the equipment. work Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed correctly.
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Q: What kind of external microphone can I use with my Booktop computer? A: You will need to use a self-amplifying microphone. Q: There are echoes coming from my speakers. What can I do? A: Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box.
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Q: What is the capacity of SDHC card that M1022 can support? A: The specification of SDHC that M1022 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/...
In the M1022 BIOS configuration screen, select the operating system you install from [Advanced] setting-> option, As long as you install any of the following operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Linux Ubuntu, you need to choose the “WinXP” option.
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Appendix II Recovery Update Notices How to restore your Booktop to factory defaults Time to restore: When your computer is infected by virus or there is any other reason that you want to restore your operation system to the factory defaults. Execute Xpress Recovery3 Lite (XR3 Lite) Professional Recovery Utility.Please take the following procedures: 1.
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5. After all the selections have been made, the screen shows "RESTORE NOW…", indicating your computer is now recovering the operation system data. When the recovery is complete, the computer will automatically restart and restore to factory defaults.
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Gigabyte for repair and charge for the work. The warranty of the products of Gigabyte shall commence from the date specified on the invoice issued by the dealer. Consumers shall keep the purchase invoice properly to safeguard the legal rights and interests.
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This warranty does not cover the pre-installed software products, operating system, consumables and other accessories (e.g. gifts/rucksack/disk/mouse/packaging material, etc). In the absence of the sales invoice of the special dealer of Gigabyte, the warranty period will be determined based on the Gigabyte label and serial number on the product.
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Considerate reminder !!! Be sure to backup important data before sending the product for repair. Gigabyte is responsible for the repair and test of the product only and will not provide services such as data backup, etc. Gigabyte will not assume responsibility for any data loss during the repair process.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.