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- Page 2 Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2532 Series Notebooks User’s Manual Date Issued: 2011/05 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
GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended. CAUTION: Using your notebook for long periods of time, with ● Please follow the battery installation guidelines. Incorrect installation... -
Page 4: Usage Tips
This can cause refer all repairs and servicing to qualified service personnel at a data loss to the hard drive. GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. ● Never place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment as this can make it susceptible to damage caused by turbulence that may be experienced during the flight or in other case theft. You can... - Page 5 LCD: ● Do not use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. Liquid that can ● It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD. spill onto the notebook by accident can cause electric shock to you ● If there are any marks or stains present, it would be wise to use and damage to the notebook.
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Page 6: Warranty Guidelines
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE Warranty Limitations Authorized Repair Centre. The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following. ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied GIGABYTE Limited Warranty with the product. This also includes third party software that may be GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook installed after purchase. -
Page 7: Regulatory Notices & Certifications
Regulatory Notices & Certifications only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party Federal Communications Commission Notice responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. - Page 8 Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two The following items were completed and are considered relevant classifications and sufficient for the R&TTE (Radio & Telecommunications Terminal ● Class A governs commercial use Equipment) directive: ● Class B is governs residential use ● Essential requirements as in [Article 3] ● Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] For CB:...
- Page 9 BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard. Most Q2532 computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). CCC (China only) ● On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulation label:...
- Page 10 Q2532 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 Q2532.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Content General Safety Precautions............... I Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery Travel Tips ..................II 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ..........17 Usage Tips ..................II 3.2 Function Smart ...............18 Cleaning Tips...................III Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Warranty Guidelines ................IV 4.1 Identifying the Problem ............20 Regulatory Notices & Certifications ..........V... -
Page 12: Chapter 1 Before You Start
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q2532 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
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use one hand to keep model you should have the following: the base of the notebook down firmly, and use the other hand to open the display.The hinges are designed to keep the notebook screen closed ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer 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 damage ● Driver Disc... -
Page 14: Top View
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Top View The following is an overview of the front of the notebook. Media Keys control various functions/operations for the Notebook, including enable or disable the wireless network connection, enable or disable speakers, play or pause the current multimedia track, stop the Multimedia current multimedia track, skip back to the previous Keys... -
Page 15: Left View
The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure USB 2.0 Port the notebook. Kensington your notebook to an immovable object with an *USB 2.0 Port for Q2532C Lock Slot optional security cable. *USB 3.0 Port for Q2532M & Q2532N... -
Page 16: Bottom View
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.6 Bottom View The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook. NO. Item Function The battery bay contains the internal Lithium- Ion battery. It can be unlatched for the removal of the battery when stored over Battery Bay a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium-... -
Page 18: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q2532 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. -
Page 19: Power Sources
2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the Q2532 is and an AC adapter. used. Any other adapter could cause damage or malfunction and might result in injury. -
Page 20: Battery Maintenance Guidance
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Battery Maintenance Guidance Before you use your notebook on the road, you will have to charge the ● Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity battery pack. - Page 21 Handling Precautions Low Battery State When the battery level is low, a notification message appears. If you ● Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery. ● Do not short the external contacts on a battery. do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues ● Do not dispose of a battery in fire or water.
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Page 22: Starting Your Notebook
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 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 notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. -
Page 23: Status Indicators
2.4 Status Indicators NO. Symbol Item Function Power On/ This light illuminates when the computer The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. Suspend Status is powered on, and flashes when the These modes are: Power on/ Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter Indicator computer is in Suspend mode. -
Page 24: Using Function Keys
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.5 Using Function Keys Your computer has 16 function keys. The functions assigned ● [FN+F12]: Increases the speaker volume. to these keys differ for each application. The [FN] key provides ● [FN+↑]: Stop the current multimedia track. extended functions for the notebook and is always used in ● [FN+↓]: Play or Pauses the current/selected multimedia track. -
Page 25: Using The Touchpad
2.6 Using the Touchpad A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in control the movement of the pointer to select items on your desktop and use rapid succession. -
Page 26: Memory Module Upgrade
Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Memory Module Upgrade To increase your notebook's memory capacity (up to 8 GB The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove maximum), additional memory modules may be installed. The from your notebook PC. Once it is installed, you should leave it in memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. -
Page 27: Chapter 3 Gigabyte Smart Recovery
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Page 28: Gigabyte Smart Recovery
4. The "Recovering" window will open and begin the recovery. 5. Once it is complete you will be prompted to reboot the netbook. Please be noted that the GIGABYTE Smart Recovery interface, icons, utilities and software versions may vary based on the purchased models. -
Page 29: Function Smart
Function Smart ● Visual Desktop: Function Smart menu provides intuitive interface that users can easily Virtual Desktop offers 4 different scenarios – Work, Home, Office activate the functions by pressing hot keys. and Presentation modes for the user to organize desktop. The user can even drag and drop the application from one mode to another (1) Pressing the “Fn” key once will launch basic features of directly. -
Page 30: 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... -
Page 31: Identifying The Problem
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on. 6. Go through the boot sequence. 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative. -
Page 32: Appendix
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Page 33: Q2532 Specifications
Q2532 Specifications Specifications Q2532C Q2532M Q2532N ® ® ® Intel Sandy Bridge i3 / i5 / i7 Intel Sandy Bridge i3 / i5 / i7 Intel Sandy Bridge i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Processor Processor ® ® ® Genuine Windows... -
Page 34: International Country Voltage
Q2532 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 American Samoa 120V 60 Hz... - Page 35 Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Dominican Republic 110V 60 Hz Honduras 110V 60 Hz East Timor 220V 50 Hz Hong Kong 220V 50 Hz Ecuador 120V 60 Hz Hungary 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz Egypt 220V 50 Hz Iceland 230V 50 Hz El Salvador 115V...
- Page 36 Q2532 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Region Voltage Frequency Region Voltage Frequency Madeira 220V 50 Hz Oman 240V 50 Hz Malawi 230V 50 Hz Pakistan 230V 50 Hz Malaysia 240V 50 Hz Panama 110V 60 Hz Maldives 230V 50 Hz Papua New Guinea 240V 50 Hz Mali...
- Page 37 Region Voltage Frequency Sudan 230V 50 Hz Suriname 127V 60 Hz Swaziland 230V 50 Hz Sweden 230V 50 Hz Switzerland 230V 50 Hz Syria 220V 50 Hz Tahiti 110V / 220V 60 Hz / 50 Hz Taiwan 110V 60 Hz Tajikistan 220V 50 Hz...
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Page 38: Plug Type
Q2532 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 39 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...