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Gigabyte CafeBook M1028 User Manual

Gigabyte CafeBook M1028 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing Your M1028 CafeBook

This chapter will show you how to operate your M1028 SERIES M1028 CafeBook 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.
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1 Introducing Your M1028 Cafebook

    Chapter 1 Introducing Your M1028 CafeBook This chapter will show you how to operate your M1028 SERIES M1028 CafeBook 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.
  • Page 2 1.1 Panoramic View Item Function Web camera Built-in 1.3M camera To display the content output form the system Keyboard To input characters and numbers Five system LEDs Five LED lights of system signal From left to right Bluetooth signal WLAN signal HDD signal Battery signal Power on signal...
  • Page 3 1.2 Left Side Item Function LAN RJ45 Jack To connect LAN VGA Port To connect VGA monitor. USB port To connect peripheral equipment with USB interface. MIC jack To connect MIC to input audio signal. Line out To connect equipment to output sound.
  • Page 4 1.3 Right Side Item Function USB port To connect peripheral equipment with USB interface. DC-in hole To connect AC adapter to power on M1028 CafeBook. 3.5G External Antenna To connect 3.5G antenna Function bottom To switch function key on Media Card Slot(SD/MMC/MS) To connect SD/MMC/MS Card Express Card slot To connect an Express Card.
  • Page 5 1.4 Cover Side Item Function Cover To Protect the M1028 CafeBook Axle To turn...
  • Page 6 1.5 Bottom Side Item Function Battery Pack Installed in the battery compartment, to supply power to M1028 CafeBook when AC power is disconnected. Speaker To output the audio sound from the system. 1.6 Status Indicators Icon Item Function WLAN Status Wireless on/off status.
  • Page 7 1.7 Turning Your M1028 CafeBook On and Off Turning on the power Open the M1028 CafeBook lid, press and hold the power switch for one or two seconds. The power indicator will glow blue once the computer is powered on. Turning off the power If you are not going to use your M1028 CafeBook computer for a while, it is best to turn off its power.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Voice strengthening Fn+F9 Press this key combination to strengthen the voice output. Notice: This function works under certain setting of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS. 3.5G Fn+F10 To activate 3.5G Bluetooth Fn+F11 To activate Bluetooth 1.9 Using the Touchpad The built-in touch pad is a PS/2-compatible pointing devise that senses movement on its surface.
  • Page 10 1.12 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) You can use Wireless LAN to connect to the network and use the Internet in your home and office,so there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires. Connecting and using the wireless network You can use the Function key (1.8 Using the Launch Keys) or Fn combination keys (1.8 Keyboard Function) to turn on wireless Lan Right-click the Wireless network icon on the Taskbar and select View available wireless network...
  • Page 11 Replacing the Battery The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of battery capacity. To change the battery pack, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Battery

    Before installing drivers, check with your vendors to see if they have already installed all the drivers with the operating system, if not, please follow the steps below: 1. You can find the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below: 2.
  • Page 13 2.1 Battery Pack Your M1028 CafeBook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer.
  • Page 14 To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the M1028 CafeBook deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your M1028 CafeBook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 The Bios Setup Program

    *Connect AC adapter to system unit as shown by #1. *Connect AC power cord to AC adapter as shown by #2. *Connect other end of power cord to an electrical outlet as shown by #3. Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup program The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your M1028 CafeBook’s BIOS (basic input/output system).
  • Page 16 BIOS of different batch of M1028 CafeBook produced. Notice: The BIOS of your M1028 CafeBook has been initialized to best settings. It’s advised you not to change it if not so necessary. Tips: The pictures showed at this chapter may be different from those showed by your M1028 CafeBook due to different versions of BIOS.
  • Page 17 System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. System BIOS Version Display the BIOS version.
  • Page 18 3.2 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Installed O/S Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly. Note: An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior. Reset Configuration Data Select ‘Yes’ if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Large Disk Access Mode UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other operating systems, select ‘Other’.
  • Page 19 QuickBoot Mode Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Extended Memory Testing Determines which type of tests will be performed on extended memory (above 1M). IGD – LCD Panel Type Select the LCD Panel used by the Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item.
  • Page 20 This setting is to select whether to have Write Protect on hard disk boot section to anti virus or not. Notice: Do not lose the password of your system. In the event of this, you should have to refer to GIGABYTE service center. 3.4 Set Boot priority order With this setting, you can set the order of booting the hardware of M1028 CafeBook.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Introduction To Smart Manager

    Exit Discarding Changes: Not save the settings by user and exit the BIOS setting menu. Load Setup Defaults : Recovery all the default setting by manufacturer. •••••••••••••••••••••••• Tips: If you change the BIOS settings and can not return to original settings, you can return to original settings by “...
  • Page 22 Volume: Move the slider to adjust the speaker volume of your Netbook or select the Mute check box. Resolution: Click on the icon to change the resolution. There are two specs in the M912 series. a)1024X600 panel :: 800X600, 1024X600 b)1280X768 panel :: 800X600,1280X768 Rotation: This function only...
  • Page 23 Computer Q-button: Press this button to call the My computer function. WebCAM Q-button: Press this button to call the E-CAM webcam pre-view utility. E Q-button: Press this button to call the Microsoft Internet Browser. Normal Mode: Press this icon to active the Netbook power plan and set the brightness to middle high level “60%”...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting / Q&A

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting / Q&A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use M1028 CafeBook. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles. 5.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle trouble, please refer to your dealer to get professional service.
  • Page 25 1. 請務必將廢棄電池進行回收, 2. 嚴禁將電池存放靠近高熱的地方或是靠近火源/丟進燃燒的火堆中. 這將造成電池爆炸之危險. 3. 嚴禁私自組裝/拆解/改裝電池. 4. 請使用原廠所提供之電池組, 非原廠電池將可能對機器本身造成損壞. Keyboard Trouble Solution Press character keys but number displayed Check if Num Lock is activated. instead of character Confusing display Make sure there is not certain software to con- figure to the keyboard. Warning: Please pay attention for below information about the keyboard maintain.
  • Page 26 Trouble Solution Press hot key Fn + F5 to change the display mode if certain external monitor is connected. The screen is blank Make sure the system isn’t in the mode of Hibernation or Standby. WARNING: Please pay attention for below matters at mounting design of touch panel of LCD module.
  • Page 27 Trouble Solution Check and be sure USB port of M1028 CafeBook 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. Stand by / Hibernation Trouble Solution Can’t enter into Please check if the Windows Media Player is...
  • Page 28 Q: What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook 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.

  • Page 29: Appendix I Specification

    Intel® Atom 1.6GHz N270 Microsoft Windows XP compliance / Linux/ VISTA Core Logic Intel® 945GSE Memory DDRII-533 SO-DIMM X 1, Max 2 GB For the compatible HDDs & RAMs by model, please refer to GIGABYTE AVL List Video Interface Intel® 945GSE...
  • Page 30 235 x 180 x 28~42mm 1.3kg Service 1 year global warranty 1 year battery warranty More service information, please refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw •••••••••••••••••••••••• Tips: The above specification is for users’ reference. The final configuration depends on the M1028 CafeBook users bought.

  • Page 31: Appendix Ii Recovery Update Notices

    Appendix II Recovery Update Notices How to restore your Netbook 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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.

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