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Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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GIGABYTE Q1441/1447 Series Notebooks User's Manual
Date Issued: 2010/03
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 Q1441/1447 Series Notebooks User’s Manual Date Issued: 2010/03 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 the risk of a fire or explosion. In the event that another AC Adaptor is that your carefully follow these safety precautions. required, advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended. ● Please follow the battery installation guidelines. Incorrect CAUTION: Using your notebook for long periods of time, with installation of batteries may increase the risk of a fire or explosion. -
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 ● Do not use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, LCD: washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. ● It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD. Liquid that can spill onto the notebook by accident can cause ● If there are any marks or stains present, it would be wise to use electric shock to you and damage to the notebook. commercially available LCD cleaning kit.
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Page 5: Warranty Guidelines
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Warranty Guidelines ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied with the product. This also includes third party software that may be All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE installed after purchase. Authorized Repair Centre. ● Third party hardware, products and accessories not supplied by GIGABYTE. -
Page 6: Regulatory Notices
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. These... - Page 7 Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Battery Disposal & Caution NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two clas- sifications The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable bat- ● Class A governs commercial use tery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under ●...
- Page 8 BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most Q1441 / Q1447 computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard. 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...
- Page 9 Q1441 / Q1447 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 Q1441/Q1447.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
2.8 WWAN 3G Connection(optional) ........... 14 Regulatory Notices & Certifications ..........V Introduction ..................VIII Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ..........16 Chapter 1 Before You Start 1.1 Make Sure You Have Everything ..........2 1.2 Familiarize Yourself With the Computer ........2... -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Before You Start
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1441/Q1447 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: Make Sure You Have Everything
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use your one hand configured model you should have the following: to hold the machine and use the other to open the display panel. Whenclosing the lid, be sure not to slam it closed. ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with Power Cord ● Driver Disc ● Quick Start Guide... -
Page 13: Front View
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Top View The display panel is a color LCD panel The following is an overview of the front of the notebook. LCD Display with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes Status... -
Page 14: Left View
1.4 Left View The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. This light flickers to indicate activity when Disc Optical the ODD is playing a media disc or is being Drive Activity Indicator accessed by the operating system. The optical drive eject Button allows you Optical Disc... -
Page 15: Right View
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.5 Right View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. External The external monitor port allows you to Monitor Port connect an external monitor. The Kensington lock slot allows you to Kensington secure your notebook to an immovable Lock Slot... -
Page 16: Back View
1.6 Back View The following is an overview of the back of the notebook. NO. Item Function The battery bay contains the internal Battery Bay Lithium-Ion battery. Compartment The 3G module compartment contains the 3G module (Optional configurations). Covers The battery pack is inserted from the back of the notebook. Stereo The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. -
Page 17: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1441 / Q1447 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: 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 Q1441/Q1447 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 19: Recharging The Battery
Q1441 / Q1447 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 20: Starting Your Notebook
2.3 Starting Your Notebook 2.4 Status Indicators Suspend/Power on Button The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from These modes are: Power on/ Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by wireless transmission activity. -
Page 21: Using Function Keys
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.5 Using Function Keys Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions The Battery indicator tells you assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer whether the Lithium-Ion battery to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. -
Page 22: Using The Touchpad
2.6 Using the Touchpad Clicking A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, desktop and use applications on the notebook. -
Page 23: Memory Module Upgrade
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Memory Module Upgrade 6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle and press it To increase your notebook's memory capacity (up to 8 GB firmly onto the connector. maximum), additional memory modules may be installed. The 7. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. -
Page 24: Wwan 3G Connection(Optional)
3G Connection. This section will briefly explain how to install and set up the WWAN 3G unit if it did not ship with your notebook. If you purchased GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you should have these items in the package: ● WWAN 3G Mobile Broadband Card... -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Gigabyte Smart Recovery
Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery... -
Page 26: Gigabyte Smart Recovery
3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - Restore your Q1441/Q1447 Operating System The hard drive of the Q1441/Q1447 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 27: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the GIGABYTE Website or call your unit supplier for assistance. For website assistance go to the Support section of www. -
Page 28: Identifying The Problem
6. G o through the boot sequence. 7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative. 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 http://www.GIGABYTE.com.tw... -
Page 29: Appendix
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Page 30: Q1441/Q1447 Specifications
Q1441 Specifications Specifications Q1441N Q1441M ® ® Intel Arrandale 45nm processor Intel Arrandale 45nm processor ® ® Windows 7 Compliant Windows 7 Compliant LCD Display 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 System Memory 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 with LED back-light 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 with LED back-light Chipset Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset ® Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 310M Intel HD Graphics with dynamic frequency 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm... - Page 31 Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Q1447 Specifications Specifications Q1447N Q1447M ® ® Intel Arrandale 45nm processor Intel Arrandale 45nm processor ® ® Windows 7 Compliant Windows 7 Compliant LCD Display 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 with LED back-light 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 System Memory DDRIII 1333MHz x 2 (Max 8GB) 14.0” 16:9 LCD, 1366 x 768 with LED back-light Chipset Intel ®...
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Page 32: International Country Voltage
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 Burkina Faso 220V 50 Hz Andorra 230V 50 Hz Burundi 220V... - Page 33 Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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 Hungary...
- Page 34 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 Nigeria 240V 50 Hz Madagascar 127V / 220 V 50 Hz North Korea 220V 50 Hz Madeira...
- Page 35 Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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
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 Q1441 / Q1447 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 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...
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