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Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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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
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: General Safety Precautions
In order to ensure your safety and the safety of you notebook, we ask required, advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, that your carefully follow these safety precautions. in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended. -
Page 3: Travel Tips
● Never attempt to repair or service the notebook yourself. Please ● Notebooks and hard drives can pass through X-Ray machines but 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 this can make it susceptible to damage caused by turbulence that Travel Tips may be experienced during the flight or in other case theft. You can... - Page 4 telephone cables that may be connected to the notebook. Do not use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, ● washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. Liquid that can spill onto the notebook by accident can cause electric shock to you and damage to the notebook.
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Page 5: Warranty Guidelines
SERIES USER’S MANUAL Warranty Guidelines LCD: ● It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD. All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE ● If there are any marks or stains present, it would be wise to use Authorized Repair Centre. commercially available LCD cleaning kit. When using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the GIGABYTE Limited Warranty screen. -
Page 6: Regulatory Notices
● Third party hardware, products and accessories not supplied by GIGABYTE. This also includes third party hardware that may be Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the bundled with the notebook or netbook. user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, ● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers... - Page 7 i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL RF Exposure NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two clas- This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with sifications provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in ● Class A governs commercial use conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Page 8: Battery Disposal & Caution
Battery Disposal & Caution The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable bat- BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) tery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under Most i1520 computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, various state and local laws. It may be illegal to dispose of this bat- Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information tery into the municipal waste stream. - Page 9 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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 begin using your i1520.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
4.1 Configuration Center utility ............. 24 1.7 Right View ................8 4.2 Always-Aware applications ............ 25 1.8 Bottom View ................8 Chapter 5 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery Chapter 2 Getting Started 5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ..........28 2.1 Power Sources ...............10 2.2 Recharging the Battery ............11... - Page 11 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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...
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Page 13: Chapter 1 Before You Start
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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. -
Page 14: Make Sure You Have Everything
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use one hand to configured model you should have the following: keep the base of the notebook down firmly, and use the other hand to open the display.The hinges are designed to keep the notebook ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer screen closed without the need for a latch. ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with Power Cord When closing it, be sure not to slam the display shut as this can ● Driver Disc... -
Page 15: Turning On The Unit
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Turning on the Unit 1.4 Turning off the Power System Shut Down When you turn off the power (Shut Down), the system is fully powered off. The notebook will boot normally when switched on again. ●... -
Page 16: Top View
1.5 Top View The following is an overview of the front of the notebook. The built-in speaker system features an Stereo integrated digital audio controller that Speakers produces rich, vibrant sound. This button turns your notebook on and off Power On or puts it to sleep. -
Page 17: Left View
SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.6 Left View i1520N i1520M The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. NO. Item Function NO. Item... -
Page 18: Right View
1.7 Right View 1.8 Bottom View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook. NO. Item Function The headphone jack allows you to connect Headphone headphones or external speakers and Jack... -
Page 19: Chapter 2 Getting Started
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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. -
Page 20: Power Sources
2.1 Power Sources It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the i1520 Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion is used. Any other adapter could cause damage or malfunction and battery and an AC adapter. might result in injury. -
Page 21: Recharging The Battery
i1520 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 22: Starting Your Notebook
2.3 Starting Your Notebook 2.4 Switch and Status Indicators 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 Wireless Switch notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. - Page 23 i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL This indicator shows when the The Number Bluetooth The Bluetooth Transmission Activity internal keyboard is in ten-key Lock Indicator Transmission Indicator tells you whether Bluetooth numeric keypad mode. Indicator network is activated or not. The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you whether Hard Disk your internal hard drive is being...
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Page 24: Using Function Keys
2.5 Using Function Keys ● [FN+<]: Skip Back to the previous multimedia track. Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer ● [FN+>]: Skip Forward to the next multimedia track. to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. -
Page 25: Using The Touchpad
i1520 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 27: Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals And Upgrade
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Page 28: How To Connect Usb Devices
3.1 How To Connect USB Devices 3.2 How To Connect Displays Connect a USB Device Connect an External Display To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the To insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the side of unit and press it into the port securely. -
Page 29: How To Connect An Hdmi Display
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3.3 How to Connect an HDMI Display 3.4 Ethernet LAN Connection Connect an HDMI Display The i1520 features an RJ45 Ethernet port with an integrated LAN controller capable of operational speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or To insert the cable, simply line it up with the HDMI port on the Gigabit (1000Mbps), depending on configuration. -
Page 30: How To Secure The Notebook
3.5 How To Secure the Notebook 3.6 Upgrade the Memory Connect a Kensington Lock To upgrade the memory of the notebook, follow the simple steps To insert the cable, simply line it up with the Kensington lock with below. If you do not wish to do the upgrade yourself you can contact the hole and insert. -
Page 31: Wwan 3G Connection
(Only Optional for i1520N) The i1520, depending on configuration, features a WWAN 3G Connection. This section will briefly explain how to install and set up the WWAN 3G unit if it did 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 „... -
Page 33: Chapter 4 I1520 Utility
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Page 34: Configuration Center Utility
4.1 Configuration Center Utility The Configuration Center utility provides quick and easy access Six Mode Definition to notebook configuration settings that help: optimize battery life, Six mode definition increase performance and enhance overall notebook experience. Configuration Center allows quick selection of the current power High Performance: Favors performance, but may use plan and extends power options configuration settings. In addition, more energy. -
Page 35: Always-Aware Applications
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Always-Aware Applications *Always-Aware feature is only available on i1520N Smart Alarm The feature attempts to assist the user in detection of unwanted The Always-Aware applications add new capabilities to the movement of the notebook. The user can arm the Alarm feature in notebook by sensing notebook motion. - Page 37 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 5 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery...
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Page 38: Gigabyte Smart Recovery
5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - Restore your Q1585 operating system. The hard drive of the Q1585 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 4. -
Page 39: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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 call the supplier of your unit... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting Battery life depends on usage conditions of the Notebook. You can change the settings in Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle problems, the Power Manager of the OS to save power. please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance Battery pack can’t exert its full capacity if it and service. - Page 41 Maybe the files for the Operating system are 5. When traveling with GIGABYTE Notebook, place it in a corrupt; please refer to the manual of your OS. special case in a tidy manner as far as possible. Excess objects may squeeze the machine and therefore damage the There is too much file fragment. Use disk...
- Page 42 Printer Trouble Solution Trouble Solution Make sure the printer is powered on. Check and be sure USB port of Notebook The data can’t be sent is firmly connected with the USB cord of Make sure its cable is ok and its USB from notebook to printer Equipments connected the equipment.
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Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions My computer LCD Display Panel switches off much too quickly There are echoes coming from my speakers. What can I do? and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen. - Page 44 Caution My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do? • U nplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal If your computer is without power (i.e. unplug the computer without first than using the Safe Removal application to power source from the power outlet and remove the battery warn the system can cause data to be lost or your system to pack from it) for over 45 days, you would lose the information become unstable.
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Page 45: Questions And Answers
Q: I did not use my spare battery for months. I have a problem with recharging it. Please refer to GIGABYTE website “How to upgrade i1520 BIOS in the DOS and Windows mode?” 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 6.3 Questions and Answers... -
Page 46: The Notebook Care
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on. 6.5 GIGABYTE Service Information 6. G o through the boot sequence. 7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: representative. - Page 47 i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Appendix...
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Page 48: I1520 Specifications
Specifications i1520M i1520N ® ® Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor ® ® Genuine Windows 7 Compliant Genuine Windows 7 Compliant LCD Display 15.6" WXGA HD(1366x768) LED backlight 15.6" WXGA HD(1366x768) LED backlight System Memory DDRIII SO-DIMM 1333MHz*2 (Max 8GB) DDRIII SO-DIMM 1333MHz*2 (Max 8GB) ®... -
Page 49: International Country Voltage
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL International Country Voltage Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Afghanistan 240V 50 Hz Brunei 240V 50 Hz Albania 220V 50 Hz Bulgaria 230V 50 Hz Algeria 230V 50 Hz Burkina Faso 220V 50 Hz American Samoa 120V 60 Hz Burundi... - Page 50 Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Ecuador 120V 60 Hz Honduras 110V 60 Hz Egypt 220V 50 Hz Hong Kong 220V 50 Hz El Salvador 115V 60 Hz Hungary 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz Equatorial Guinea 220V 50 Hz Iceland 230V 50 Hz Eritrea 230V 50 Hz...
- Page 51 i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Nigeria 240V 50 Hz Macedonia 220V 50 Hz North Korea 220V 50 Hz Madagascar 127V / 220 V 50 Hz Norway 230V 50 Hz Madeira 220V 50 Hz Okinawa 100 V 60 Hz Malawi 230V...
- Page 52 Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Slovenia 230V 50 Hz Uzbekistan 220V 50 Hz Somalia 220V 50 Hz Vanuatu 230V 50 Hz South Africa 220V 50 Hz Venezuela 120V 60 Hz South Korea 220V 60 Hz Vietnam 220V 50 Hz Spain 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz Virgin Islands 110V...
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Page 53: Plug Type
i1520 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Plug Type Country Plug Type Plug Picture Connector Type Connector Picture LP-30B LS15 Canada Japan LP-54 LS15 LP-53 LS15 Taiwan China PC-323 LS15 LP-E04 LS15 Korea England LP-60L LS15 Singapore PE-364 LS15 South Africa PE-361 LS15... - Page 54 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...