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- Page 2 Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q1500M Series Notebooks User’s Manual Date Issued: 2011/02 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.
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Page 3: General Safety Precautions
In the event that another AC Adapter is In order to ensure your safety and the safety of you notebook, we ask that required, advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, your carefully follow these safety precautions. - Page 4 Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL refer all repairs and servicing to qualified service personnel at a never allow these to pass through a metal detector. This can cause GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. data loss to the hard drive. ● Never place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment as...
- Page 5 Cleaning Tips LCD: ● It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD. When cleaning the notebook, please make sure that the notebook ● If there are any marks or stains present, it would be wise to use is switched off and disconnected from the power source and that the commercially available LCD cleaning kit.
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Page 6: Warranty Guidelines
Warranty Guidelines Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following… All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied Authorized Repair Centre. with the product. This also includes third party software that may be installed after purchase. - Page 7 Regulatory Notices RF Exposure This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in Federal Communications Commission Notice conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 8 Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution For CB: ● Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable bat- may explode, leak or damage the computer tery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under ●...
- Page 9 Replaceable Batteries If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for example, with some lithium batteries), 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 boththe operating and the servicing instructions;...
- Page 10 Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Introduction VIII 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 begin using your Q1500M.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Content Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ..........16 General Safety Precautions............... I Warranty Guidelines ................IV Regulatory Notices & Certifications ..........V Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Introduction ..................VIII 4.1 Identifying the Problem ............18 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information ..........18... -
Page 12: Chapter 1 Before You Start
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1500M notebook. Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system. -
Page 13: Make Sure You Have Everything
When closing the lid, be sure not to slam it closed. ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with Power Cord ●... -
Page 14: Top View
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Top View The following is an overview of the top of the notebook. NO. Item Function The built-in webcam is housed here. The resolution depends on the configuration 1 Webcam purchased. The cam is perfeect for online chat and video streaming. -
Page 15: Left View
1.4 Left View 1.5 Right View The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. NO. Item Function NO. Item Function This port is used to connect the notebooks This port is used to connect an external 1 DC-in Jack external AC Adaptor when charging or... -
Page 16: Front & Bottom & Rear View
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.6 Front & Bottom & Rear View The following is an overview of the Front & bottom of the notebook. NO. Item Function The LED indicators for power and battery LED Power status. Please refer to Page 11. -
Page 18: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1500M and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot... -
Page 19: Power Sources
2.1 Power Sources It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion Q1500M is used. Any other adapter could cause damage or battery and an AC adapter. malfunction and might result in injury. Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC as well as charging the battery. -
Page 20: Recharging The Battery
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Recharging the Battery provide power, you can continue to use your computer while an The Lithium-Ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. adapter charges the battery. To recharge the battery, make sure the battery is installed and the computer is connected to the AC adapter. -
Page 21: Starting Your Notebook
2.3 Starting Your Notebook When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Suspend / Power on Button Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and confguration for The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from correct functionality. -
Page 22: Led Indicators
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.4 LED Status Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Icon Color Description Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In. Green The Computer is On. Icon... -
Page 23: Using Function Keys
2.5 Using Function Keys The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. WLAN Module Power Toggle. This function will enable or Pressing the Fn + NumLk keys turns on/off the numeric keypad. It also disable the embedded Wireless LAN Connection. The LED features function keys to allow you to change operational features Fn+F11 Status indicator will be on when this is enabled and off when... -
Page 24: Using The Touchpad
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.6 Using the Touchpad A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is Clicking used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move desktop and use applications on the notebook. -
Page 26: Chapter 3 Gigabyte Smart Recovery
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery... -
Page 27: Gigabyte Smart Recovery
3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - Restore your Q1500M operating system. The hard drive of the Q1500M has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the operating system that can be used to recover the system in the event that something happens to the operating system. -
Page 28: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
GIGABYTE website or call your unit supplier for assistance. For website assistance go to the Support section of www.gigabyte. com for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit or... -
Page 29: Identifying The Problem
4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information Before you place the call, you should have the following information More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: ready so that the customer support representative can provide you www.gigabyte.com with the fastest possible solution:... -
Page 30: Appendix
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Page 31: Q1500M Specifications
Q1500M Specifications Specifications Model Q1500M Intel ® Montivena CPU Support Windows 7 ® Chipsets Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset Two 204 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Supporting System Memory DDR3 1066/1333MHz Memory Memory Expandable up to 8GB ® Video Interface Intel GMA 4500 15.6”... -
Page 32: International Country Voltage
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL International Country Voltage Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Afghanistan 240V 50 Hz Brazil 127V / 220 V 60 Hz Albania 220V 50 Hz Brunei 240V 50 Hz Algeria 230V 50 Hz Bulgaria 230V 50 Hz... - Page 33 Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Dominican Republic 110V 60 Hz Guyana 240V 60 Hz East Timor 220V 50 Hz Haiti 110V 60 Hz Ecuador 120V 60 Hz Honduras 110V 60 Hz Egypt 220V 50 Hz Hong Kong 220V 50 Hz El Salvador 115V 60 Hz...
- Page 34 Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency New Zealand 230V 50 Hz Luxembourg 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz Nicaragua 120V 60 Hz Macau S.A.R. of China 220V 50 Hz Niger 220V 50 Hz Macedonia 220V 50 Hz...
- Page 35 Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Seychelles 240V 50 Hz United Arab Emirates 220V 50 Hz Sierra Leone 230V 50 Hz United Kingdom 230V (formerly 240V) 50 Hz Singapore 230V 50 Hz United States of America 120V 60 Hz Slovakia 230V 50 Hz Uruguay...
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Page 36: Plug Type
Q1500 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Plug Type Country Plug Type Plug Picture Connector Type Connector Picture LP-30B LS15 Canada Japan LP-54 LS15 Taiwan LP-53 LS15 China PC-323 LS15 Korea LP-E04 LS15 England LP-60L LS15 Singapore PE-364 LS15 South Africa PE-361 LS15... - Page 37 Australia LP-23A LS15 Germany France Sweden Finland LS15 LP-33 Norway Belgium Netherlands Austria Switzerland LP-37 LS15 Denmark LP-38 LS15 Italy PE-336 LS15...