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Gigabyte M1305 Series User Manual

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Copyright © 2009 by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
GIGABYTE Booktop™ M1305 Series Notebook Computer User's Manual
Release Edition: 2009/ 10
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook.
Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mecha-
nical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent from GIGABYTE.
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GIGABYTE™, Booktop™ is registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology.
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  • Page 1 Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mecha- nical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent from GIGABYTE. Trademarks GIGABYTE™, Booktop™...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Incorrectly installed or placed batteries may result in an explosion. When Using Your Booktop™ M1305 Notebook Computer • Replace only with the same or a compatible battery CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL • When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting can put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but pins. Also, before you connect the power cord, make sure that never put your notebook through a metal detector.
  • Page 4 Regulatory Notices RF exposure Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in con- for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5 EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Di- • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that ap- rective. This symbol also indicates that M1305 meets the following pears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer...
  • Page 6 Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if re- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only placement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for ex- with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- ample, with some lithium batteries), the following applies: turer.
  • Page 7 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 8 This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your M1305. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Regulatory Notices & Certifications ..........III The M1305 Notebook Hardware ........... 22 Introduction ..................VII The M1305 Special functions ..........23 The M1305 Quick Battery life test ......... 24 Chapter 1 Knowing your Booktop™ M1305 Hardware checklist ..............2 Chapter 5 The Booktop™...
  • Page 10 7.10 How To: Connect an HDMI Display ........45 7.11 How To: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN ......45 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A Troubleshooting ..............48 Frequently Asked Questions ..........51 Questions And Answers ............53 The Notebook Care ............... 54 GIGABYTE Service Information ..........54...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Knowing Your Booktop™ M1305

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Knowing your Booktop™ M1305 This chapter provides basic information to start using the Booktop™ M1305 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 12: Hardware Checklist

    1.1 Hardware checklist 1.2 Using the Battery Pack Carefully unpack the M1305 notebook, taking care to save the box How to Insert the Battery Pack and any packaging for possible future use. To insert the battery simply follow the easy steps below.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Ac Adaptor

    It is recommended to use only the AC Adaptor supplied with the store the units battery in a safe and secure place so that it does not M1305 and any AC Adaptor approved by the supplier. Using any get damaged.

  • Page 14: Opening The Lcd Panel

    1.4 Opening the LCD panel The display panel can be opened to an almost any angle for an Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything optimal display, depending on the hinges of the LCD. in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the panel.

  • Page 15: Turning On The Unit

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.5 Turning on the unit This section explains how to turn on the M1305 - the Power Starting up the M1305 for the first time Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows indicator will show if the unit is then on or not by illuminating.

  • Page 16: Turning Off The Power

    1.6 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. a. If you have unsaved work or are busy, ensure that you save it to the hard disk drive or any other storage device.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 The Booktop™ M1305 Tour

    Chapter 2 The Booktop™ M1305 Tour This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the M1305 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.

  • Page 18: Front View

    2.1 Front View 2.3 Top view Please be careful when opening the LCD display panel. It is suggested to open it by holding the silver tip. 2.2 Rear View The air vent is used as the exit port for the hot air in the system.

  • Page 19: Led Indicators

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.4 LED indicators These LED lights show that stats of certain system components and Icon Item Description their activity. Web camera for video Web camera communication. Icon Item Description Internal microphone for sound Microphone Indicates the computer’s embedded recording.

  • Page 20: Left View

    2.5 Left view 2.6 Right view 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Connects to a Kensington- Connects to USB devices such as USB Kensington compatible computer security USB 2.0 port mouse, USB printers and USB external lock slot lock.

  • Page 21: Base View

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Base view Housed the computer’s hard Hard disk bay disk (secured with screws). Optical disc drive Locks the optical disc drive lock in position. Optical disc drive Release the optical disc drive release latch for removal.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Using The Booktop™ M1305

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Using the Booktop™ M1305 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the M1305 Notebook. It will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1305.

  • Page 24: The M1305 Keyboard

    3.1 The M1305 Keyboard The M1305 features a Windows Compatible Keyboard. The set Hotkey Function Description language of the keyboard will depend on the region. This section is for the English Qwerty Layout Keyboard. It is compatible with Fn+F1 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
  • Page 25 M1305 Keypad Overlay Windows Keys The M1305 keyboard does not have a numeric keypad but it does The M1305 keyboard has two keys that are specific to windows, have the keypad overlay so that it can function like one would. It is namely the Windows Start Button key, which activates the Start located as seen above towards the center right side of the keyboard.

  • Page 26: The Touchpad

    3.3 The Fingerprint Reader The touchpad is very simple to use. It represents the mouse pointer The M1305 features a fingerprint reader. It includes a Security on screen. Simply use your finger and slide it in the direction you Tool to use to store your fingerprints and use the tool for quick want the pointer to move.

  • Page 27: The Web Camera

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3.4 The Web Camera he Web Camera is an embedded camera that is used to capture Fingerprint Reader video, take still images and to do video conference calls or person Start Point to person video chat. Programs like Windows Live Messenger take advantage of web cameras, otherwise known as webcams.

  • Page 28: Optical Disc Drive

    3.5 Optical disc drive The M1305 features a preinstalled DVD Super Multi Optical Writer Optical disc drive Drive. When in use, the drive has a flashing LED in the face and will To open the optical disc drive, press the button on the drive shown not open.

  • Page 29: Using A Memory Card

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3.6 Using a Memory Card Emergency Release How To: Insert a Memory Card To Insert the Memory Card, place the front of the card (Contacts facing down) into the card reader slot and push or click in (depending on cards format).

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 The Booktop M1305 Specifications

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 4 The Booktop M1305 Specifications...

  • Page 32: The M1305 Notebook Hardware

    4.1 The M1305 Notebook Hardware The M1305 will be available in a number of different specifications. Ethernet, WiFi and 3.5G The listing below shows the possible configurations supported by 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 Ethernet the M1305. The actual specifications will depend on the M1305 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN...

  • Page 33: The M1305 Special Functions

    328.7mm(W) / 230mm(D) / 29.3mm(H) Second Battery Pack (Optional) ~ 1.79Kg (With Battery) The M1305 supports unique second battery pack, you can dismount Service the optical disc drive, and install second battery pack to extend More service information, please refer to battery life.

  • Page 34: The M1305 Quick Battery Life Test

    Once pressed, the 6 Status LED Lights will illuminate between 1 How To: Test the Battery Life The M1305 features a special function to test the life remaining in and 6 - The more lights illuminated, the higher the battery capacity the battery.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 The Booktop™ M1305 Utilities

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 5 The Booktop™ M1305 Utilities...

  • Page 36: Gigabyte Smart Manager

    5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager The GIGABYTE Smart Manager is a simple utility that gives direct Volume control: control of system settings to the user in a simple interface. Simple Move the slider left and right to adjust the level of the things such as turning the Wireless LAN on or off to adjusting the volume.
  • Page 37 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Display Rotation: Tick the Display rotation button to rotate the display direction. Bluetooth: Tick or un-tick the Bluetooth button to enable or disable Bluetooth radio. (Optional) WWAN: Tick or un-tick the WWAN button to enable or disable WWAN device.

  • Page 38: Gigabyte Xpress Recovery

    5.2 GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery System Recovery - Restore your M1305 Operating System Calculator: The hard drive of the M1305 has a hidden partition that contains Click to launch calculator application. 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 39: Gigabyte Smart Setup

    Press”BIOS Setup Utility” button to enter BIOS setup utility. notebook. Press”System Recovery” button to enter GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery. Press”Continue to OS” button to enter operating system. Press”Shutdown” button to shutdown the system.

  • Page 40: Gigabyte Utility Driver Disc

    5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc The GIGABYTE M1305 Comes with a Driver and Utilities Disk should you need to reinstall any drivers, or if you are installing the operating system because it did not ship with the notebook. If the M1305 shipped with an installed operating system the drivers should be present.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals And Upgrade

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and upgrade...

  • Page 42: How To Connect Usb Devices

    Disconnect an external Display To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently pull out of the M1305, ensuring that the port is no longer active with Disconnect a USB Device To remove the device, look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon on a display output.

  • Page 43: How To Connect An Hdmi Display

    To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently place. pull out of the M1305, ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display output. DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the HDMI cable or the cables connector head as well as the HDMI port.

  • Page 44: How To Secure The Notebook

    2. Remove the 2 security screws (Shown as 2) and use a correct of the securing hole on the M1305 Notebook. size screwdriver to remove them being sure not to damage the screws.

  • Page 45: Wwan 3G Connection

    The M1305, 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 M1305. If you purchased the GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you...
  • Page 47 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 7 Docking Station This section will tell you how to connect and operate the docking station. It provides basic configuring, operations.

  • Page 48: Chapter 7 Docking Station

    7.1 Features & Specifications The extensive features of the GIGABYTE Docking Station are Buttons designed for enhanced usability and functionality and to extend the Power On / Off Button usability of M1305. Unplug Docking Button The Docking Station providing expansion, while the graphics GPU Status LED for improved graphics performance.

  • Page 49: Top View: Docking Station

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.2 Top View: Docking Station The below image shows the top of the docking station. Item Description When placing the notebook into the docking station is This vent is used to allow the vent on the...

  • Page 50: Rear View: Docking Station

    7.4 Side Views: Docking Station The below image shows the rear of the docking station. All of the The below image shows the Left and Right sides of the GIGABYTE interface ports for peripherals are on the rear of the docking station.

  • Page 51: Attachment

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Right Side View Notebook Release Arm (Ejector Switch) The right side of the docking station has the Notebook Release Arm; this is pulled to unlock the notebook from the docking station. 7.5 Attachment Attachment: The AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to ensure that the Docking Station is powered.
  • Page 52 Attachment: The Docking Station Attachment This section explains how to connect the notebook to the docking Please ensure that the ports are lined up and follow the instructions station. Please look at the images carefully and follow the as below: instructions on how to connect them.

  • Page 53: Attachment: Undocking The Notebook

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.6 Attachment: Undocking the Notebook 7.7 How to: Connect an external D-Sub Display Follow the guide below to undock the notebook from the docking station: Connect an external D-Sub Display Please follow the instructions to learn how to remove the notebook.

  • Page 54: How To Connect An External Dvi Displayv

    7.8 How to: Connect an external DVI Display 7.9 How to: Connect a USB Devices Connect an external DVI Display Connect a USB device To insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the back of the To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the dock and press it into the port securely.

  • Page 55: How To: Connect An Hdmi Display

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.10 How To: Connect an HDMI Display 7.11 How To: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN The docking station features an RJ45 Ethernet port with an Connect an HDMI Display To insert the cable, simply lines it up with the HDMI port on the integrated LAN controller capable of operational speeds of 10Mbps, HDMI port on the docking station and press it into the port.

  • Page 57: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A

    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 58: Troubleshooting

    8.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle problems, Battery life depends on usage conditions of please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance the Notebook. You can change the set¬tings in and service. the Power Manager of the OS to save power. AC Adapter Battery pack can’t exert its full capacity if it Battery life is...
  • Page 59 LCD screen. Maybe the documents of your OS run in 5. When traveling with GIGABYTE Notebook, place it in a error; please refer to the manual of your OS. special case in a tidy manner as far as possible. Excess There is too much file fragment.
  • Page 60 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 output 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.

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 8.2 Frequently Asked Questions My computer switches to hibernation mode 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 62 Safe Removal icon. Safe removal displays a list of Plug and Play devices that support safe removal and that are Does the M1305 provide a hardware switch or function button to currently attached to the system. If you do not see the Safe...

  • Page 63: Questions And Answers

    Booktop M1305 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Q: I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it How can M1305 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows mode? was fully recharged, there wasn’t as much power left as a newly charged one.

  • Page 64: The Notebook Care

    8.4 the Notebook Care 8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information Through prolonged use the Notebook might become dirty or due More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: to some form of accident require cleaning. It may also become http://www.gigabyte.com.tw damaged due to travel and use. Please follow the below guideline s to care for and clean the Notebook.

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