Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M1405 Gigabyte
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Copyright © 2010 by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE M1405 Series Notebook Computer User ’s Manual Release Edition: 2010/ 05 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.
English I Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. When Using Y our M1405 Notebook Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body .
English II M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL • Whentraveling,donotcheckyournotebookasbaggage.Y ou can put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but never put your notebook through a metal detector .
English III Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
English IV M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this M1405 notebook complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low V oltage Directive.
English V Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- turer . Discard used battery according to the manufacturer ’s instruc- tions.
English VI M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE M1405 series notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability thanks to the docking station, includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide reliable, no fuss computing.
English VII Content Safety Instructions ............................................................................. I RegulatoryNotices&Certications ................................................. III Introduction .................
English VIII M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.7 How to Connect an External D-Sub Display .......................... 43 7.8 How to Connect an External DVI Display .............................. 44 7.9 HowtoConnectaUSBDevices ...........
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English 1 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Knowing Y our M1405 This chapter provides basic information to start using the M1405 notebook. Som e of the fea tur es des cri bed h ere in may not f unc tio n prop erl y or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system.
English 2 1.1 Hardware Checklist Carefully unpack the M1405 notebook, taking care to save the box and any packaging for possible future use. In The Box Check to make sure you have all the following it.
English 3 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL How to Remove the Battery Pack To remove the battery simply follow the easy steps below. Locate the 2 battery clips (Shown as 1 & 2) and clip them in opposite directions. Clip 1 will stay locked; clip 2 needs to be held in the open position.
English 4 1.4 Opening the LCD Panel The display panel can be opened to an almost any angle for an optimal display , depending on the hinges of the LCD. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the notebook does not lift with the panel, lift the display panel itself and adjust the tilt until the viewing angle is comfortable.
English 5 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.5 Turning on the Unit This section explains how to turn on the M1405 - the Power indicator will show if the unit is then on or not by illuminating. After you turn on the M1405 for the very first time, do not power it down until the operating system has been configured.
English 6 1.6 T urning 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.
English 7 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 2 The M1405 T our This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the M1405 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are xed and cannot be changed.
English 8 2.1 Front 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. This V ent should never be blocked and covered in any way as the system could overheat.
English 9 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL # Icon Item Description 1 Webcam W ebcam for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 LCD Display Displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio.
English 10 2.5 Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington Lock Slot ConnectstoaKensington- compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 EthernetPort Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T 4 Headphone Jack Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers and headphones.
English 1 1 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Base View 1 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description 1 Doc king Po rt Con nect s t o t he D ock ing sta ti on fo r e xte ns ion f unc tio n. (Do ckin g m ay be o pti onal ) 2 Mem ory Com part men t Hou sed the co mput er’ s mai n me mor y ( secu red wit h scr ews) .
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English 13 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Using the M1405 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the M1405 notebook. It will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1405.
English 14 3.1 The M1405 Keyboard The M1405 features a Windows Compatible Keyboard. The set language of the keyboard will depend on the region. This section is for the English Qwerty Layout Keyboard.
English 15 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL M1405 Keypad Overlay The M1405 keyboard does not have a numeric keypad but it does have the keypad overlay so that it can function like one would. It is located as seen above to wards the cen ter right sid e of the key board.
English 16 3.2 The T ouchpad The touchpad is very simple to use. It represents the mouse pointer on screen. Simply use your nger and slide it in the direction you want the pointer to move. The touchpad reads only 1 finger at a time.
English 17 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Fingerprint Reader End Point Draw finger in this direction Start Point Avoid using the ngerprint scanner when: Y our ngers are.
English 18 3.5 Optical Disc Drive The M1405 features a preinstalled DVD Super Multi Optical Writer Drive.Wheninuse,the drivehasaashingLED inthefaceandwill not open. It supports a wide range media types. The drive can also support or play Dual Layer types.
English 19 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Emergency Release In the event that the drive will not open, an emergency release will need to be performed. T ake a thin long item, such as a paper clip and put it gently into the small hole on the side of the drive and press inwards until the units drive clicks out.
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English 21 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 4 The M1405 Specications.
English 22 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware The M1405 will be available in a number of different specications. The listing below shows the possible configurations supported by th e M 14 05 . T he act u al spe c if ic at i on s w il l de p en d o n th e M 14 05 model purchased.
English 23 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Dimension & Weight 328.3(W)x230(D)x27.6(H)mm ~1.62kg(with6-cellbattery) ~1.75kg(withODDand6-cellbattery) Service More service information, please refer to www .
English 24 4.3 The M1405 Quick Battery Life T est How T o T est the Battery Life The M1405 features a special function to test the life remaining in the battery .
English 25 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities.
English 26 5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager The GIGABYTE Smart Manager is a simple utility that gives direct control of system settings to the user in a simple interface. Simple things such as turning the Wireless LAN on or of f to adjusting the display brightness can be controlled from this simple yet powerful tools.
English 27 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3G: Pressthe3Gicontoenable/disable3Gdevice.(Optional) Camera: Pressthecameraicontoturnon/offW ebcampower .
English 28 5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery - Restore your M1405 Operating System The hard drive of the M1405 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.
English 29 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup During the off mode, press SMART button to enter “Smart Setup” menu. Y ou can choose BIOS Setup Utility , System Recovery , and other functions in this setup menu.
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English 31 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade.
English 32 6.1 How T o Connect USB Devices Connect a USB Device T o connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the unit and press it into the port securely .
English 33 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 6.3 How to Connect an HDMI Display Connect an HDMI Display T o insert the cable, simply line it up with the HDMI port on the M1405 unit and press it into the port securely . It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly .
English 34 6.5 How T o Secure the Notebook Connect a Kensington Lock T o insert the cable, simply line it up with the Kensington lock with the hole and insert. If you have the key type, turn the key in the lock d irection and then remove the key to secure the lock into the hole.
English 35 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 6.7 WW AN 3G Connection The M1405, depending on configuration, features a WW AN 3G Connection.Thissectionwillbriey explainhowto installandsetup theWW AN3GunitifitdidnotshipwithyourM1405.
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English 37 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 7 Docking Station This section will tell you how to connect and operate the docking station.Itprovidesbasicconguring,operations.
English 38 7.1 Features&Specications The extensive features of the GIGABYTE Docking Station are designed for enhanced usability and functionality and to extend the usability of M1405. The Docking Station providing expansion, while the graphics GPU for improved graphics performance.
English 39 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.2 T op V iew: Docking Station The below image shows the top of the docking station. When placing the notebook into the docking station is sure to align the connection ports on the notebook and the docking station.
English 40 7.3 Rear View: Docking Station The below image shows the rear of the docking station. All of the interface ports for peripherals are on the rear of the docking station. Pleaserefertothebelowimagetoseeplacementoftheports.
English 41 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Right Side View Notebook Release Arm (Ejector Switch) The right side of the docking st ation 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.
English 42 Attachment: The Docking Station This section explains how to connect the notebook to the docking station. Please look at the images carefully and follow the instructions on how to connect them. Docking Connector Docking Connector The images above show the notebook and the docking station.
English 43 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.6 Attachment: Undocking the Notebook Fo llo w the gu i de b elo wt o u nd ock th e n ot ebo ok f ro m the do c ki n g st ati on: Pleasefollowtheinstructionstolearnhowtoremovethenotebook.
English 44 7.8 How to: Connect an External DVI Display Connect an External DVI Display T o insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the back of the dock and press it into the port securely . Tighten the two securing screws so as to ensure that the cable stays connected.
English 45 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.10 How T o: Connect an HDMI Display Connect an HDMI Display T o insert the cable, simply lines it up with the HDMI port on the HDMI port on the docking station and press it into the port. It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly .
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English 47 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 8 T roubleshooting / Q & A Thissection willbrieyco versomefrequ entlyencounter edproblems and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly , simply and easily and are not always a system problem.
English 48 8.1 T roubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle problems, please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance and service. AC Adapter T roubl e Solu tion No p owe r su ppli ed to n ote book Make su re t he AC a dap ter is w ell conn ecte d t o the pow er s ourc e an d no tebo ok.
English 49 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL W ARNING: Please pay attention to the following information about keyboard maintenance. 1. Dust build-up may occur in the keyboard after long-term use. It is recommended to clean the keyboard with a small brus h.
English 50 Printer T roubl e Solu tion The dat a ca n’t be o utpu t from no tebo ok t o pr inte r Make su re t he p rint er i s po wer ed o n. Make su rei tsc able is OKa ndi ts USB inte rfa ce i s we ll c onne cted to not eboo k.
English 51 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 8.2 Frequently Asked Questions My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen. What can I do? This is part of Windows Power Management.
English 52 Mycomputersays:“CMOSBatteryLow”,whatshouldIdo? If your computer is without power (i.e. unplug the computer power source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it) for over 45 days, you would lose the information stor ed i n C MOS.
English 53 M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL How can M1405 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows mode? Pl ea s e re fe r to GI GA BY TE we bs it e “ Ho w to up gr ad e M1 4 05 BIOS in the DOS and Windows mode?” 8.
English 54 8.4 The Notebook Care Through prolonged use the Notebook might become dirty or due to some form of accident require cleaning. It may also become damageddue to traveland use.Please follow thebelow guidelines to care for and clean the Notebook.
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