Gigabyte M1405 User manual

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.

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your

notebook.

When Using Your M1405 Notebook Computer

CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an

extended period of time with the base resting directly on

your body. With extended operation, heat can build up in the

base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause

discomfort or a possible burn.

• Donotattempttoservicethenotebookyourself.Alwaysfollow

installation instructions closely.

• Donotcarryabatteryinyourpocket,purse,orothercontainer

where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the

batteryterminals.Theresultingexcessivecurrentowcan

generate extremely high temperature and may cause burns to

your skin.

• BesurethatnothingrestsonyourACadapter'spowercable

and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or

stepped on.

• Whileyouareusingthecomputerorchargingthebattery,place

the AC adapter in a ventilated area, like on a desktop or on the

oor.DonotcovertheACadapterwithpapersorotheritemsthat

may prevent ventilation. Also, do not use the AC adapter while it

is inside a carrying case.

• Donotinsertobjectsintotheairventofyournotebookcomputer.

Doingsocancauseshort-circuitingandmayresultinreor

electrical shock.

• UseonlytheACadapterandbatteriesthataresuppliedby

your notebook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC

adaptermayheightentheriskofreorexplosion.

• Incorrectlyinstalledorplacedbatteriesmayresultinan

explosion.

• Replaceonlywiththesameoracompatiblebattery

recommended by the manufacturer.

• Pleasediscardusedbatteriesaccordingtothemanufacturer's

instructions.

• Beforeyouconnectyournotebooktoapowersource,ensure

that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the

available power source.

- 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far

Eastern countries such as South Korea.

- 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.

- 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

•IfyouuseanextensioncordwithyourACadapter,ensurethat

the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed its total capacity.

• Whenremovingabatteryfromyournotebook,rstturnoffthe

system, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and

then remove the battery.

• Toavoidriskofanelectricalshock,donotconnectordisconnect

anycables,orperformanymaintenanceorrecongurationof

this product during a thunderstorm.

• Donotthrowbatteriesintoare,doingsomaycauseexplosion.

Checkwithlocalauthoritiesrstforbatterydisposalinstructions.

• Whensettingupyournotebookforwork,placeitonalevel

surface.

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• Whentraveling,donotcheckyournotebookasbaggage.You

can put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but

never put your notebook through a metal detector. If you have

your notebook checked by hand, be sure to have a charged

battery ready in case you are asked to turn on your notebook.

• Whentravelingwiththeharddriveremovedfromyournotebook,

wrap the drive in an insulated material, such as cloth or paper.

If you have the drive checked by hand, you may be asked to

install the drive into your notebook. Your can have the hard

drive checked through an X-ray machine, but never put the drive

through a metal detector.

• Whentraveling,donotplaceyournotebookintheoverhead

storage compartment where it could shift around. Do not drop

your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

• Protectyournotebook,battery,andharddrivefrom

environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, extreme

temperature, and direct exposure to sunlight.

• Whenyoumoveyournotebookinenvironmentswherethereisa

substantial difference of temperature or humidity level, condensa-

tion may form on or within your notebook. To avoid damaging

yournotebook,pleaseallowsufcienttimeforthemoistureto

evaporate before continuing use of the notebook.

NOTICE: When taking your notebook from a colder to a warmer environ-

ment or vice versa, allow your notebook enough time to adapt to the new

environment before turning on power.

• Whenunpluggingthepowercord,pleasemakesurethatyou

pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, and not on the

power cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure

that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting

pins. Also, be fore you connect the power cord, make sure that

both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Beforeyoucleanyournotebook,turnitoffrst,unplugitfromits

power source, and remove the battery.

• Handleinteriorcomponentswithcare.Whenremovingacompo-

nent, please hold it by the edge and not on the connecting pins

(such as the memory module).

When using your telephone equipments, safety instructions

shouldalwaysbefollowedinordertopreventre,electrical

shock or injuries, these instructions include:

• Donotusethisproductnearwater,forexample,nearabathtub,

washing basins, kitchen/laundry sinks, wet basements or swim-

ming pools.

• Avoidusingcordlessphonesduringanelectricalstormaslight-

ening may cause electrical shocks.

• Donotusethetelephonetoreportagasleakwithintheleakage

area.

WARNING: Voiding of the Warranty

* If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of ex-

plosion; make sure you are using the same or compatible battery.

* Pleasediscardusedbatteriesaccordingtotheinstructionsgiven

by the manufacturer.

* Pleasebeawarethatuseofcracked,severelyscratchedorpoor

quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in

the disc. Such discs may break while drive operates in high-

speed, in this case, your product warranty may be voided.

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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.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

Anychangesormodicationsmadetothisequipmentmayvoidthe

user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment gener-

ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-

tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-

ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

●Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

●Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiv-

er.

●Connectthe equipment intoanoutletonacircuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

●Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor

help.

●Allexternalcables connecting to this basic unitmust be

shielded.

 For cables connecting toPCMCIAcards, see the option

manual or installation instructions.

RF Exposure

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with

provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in con-

junction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and install-

ers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and trans-

mitteroperatingconditionsforsatisfyingRFexposurecompliance.

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CE Notice (European Union)

This symbol indicates this M1405 notebook complies with the

EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This

symbol also indicates that M1405 meets the following technical stan-

dards:

• EN 55022 — “Limitationsand Methods of Measurementfor the

Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”

• EN55024—“Informationtechnologyequipment-Immunitychar-

acteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.”

• EN61000-3-2—“Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)-Chapter

3: Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions

(Equipmentinputcurrentuptoandincluding16Aperphase).”

• EN61000-3-3—“Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)-Chapter

3:Limits-Section3:Limitsonthevoltageuctuationsandicker

in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate cur-

rentuptoandincluding16A.”

• EN60950—“SafetyofInformationTechnologyEquipment.”

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two

classications

• Class A governs commercial use

• Class B is governs residential use

For CB:

• Onlyusebatteriesdesignedforthiscomputer.Thewrongbattery

type may explode, leak or damage the computer

.

•

Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on.

• Donotcontinuetouseabatterythathasbeendropped,orthatap-

pears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer

continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit

damage,whichmaypossiblyresultinre.

• Rechargethebatteriesusingthenotebook’ssystem.Incorrectrecharg-

ing may make the battery explode.

• Donottrytorepairabatterypack.Referanybatterypackrepairor

replacementtoyourservicerepresentativeorqualiedserviceperson-

nel.

• Keepchildrenawayfrom,andpromptlydisposeofadamagedbattery.

Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode or leak if

exposedtore,orimproperlyhandledordiscarded.

• Keepthebatteryawayfrommetalappliances.

• Afxtapetothebatterycontactsbeforedisposingofthebattery.

• Donottouchthebatterycontactswithyourhandsormetalobjects.

Battery Disposal & Caution

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable bat-

tery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under

various state and local laws. It may be illegal to dispose of this bat-

tery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid

waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper

disposal.

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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.

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

MostBooktopcomputersareclassiedbytheBureauofStandards,

Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technol-

ogy equipment (ITE).

The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating

compliance with the BSMI standard.

Replaceable Batteries

If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if re-

placement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for ex-

ample, with some lithium batteries), the following applies:

●ifthe batteryis placed in anoperator accessarea, there

shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both

the operating and the servicing instructions;

●if the battery isplaced elsewhere in the equipment,there

shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the

servicing instructions.

This marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:

CAUTION

RISKOFEXPLOSIONIFBATTERYISREPLACED

BYANINCORRECTTYPE.

DISPOSEOFUSEDBATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE

M1405 series notebook computer. This portable notebook

computer provides excellent expansi on c apability than ks

to t he docking sta tion, includes multimedia functionality,

and i s d esi gne d t o provid e reliable, no f uss co mpu tin g.

This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your

M1405. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and

troubleshooting.

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Content

Safety Instructions .............................................................................I

RegulatoryNotices&Certications .................................................III

Introduction .....................................................................................VII

Chapter1 KnowingYourM1405

1.1 Hardware Checklist .................................................................2

1.2 UsingtheBatteryPack ............................................................2

1.3 ConnectingtheACAdaptor .....................................................3

1.4 OpeningtheLCDPanel ...........................................................4

1.5 Turning On the Unit .................................................................5

1.6 TurningOffthePower .............................................................6

Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour

2.1 FrontView ...............................................................................8

2.2 Rear View ................................................................................8

2.3 TopView ..................................................................................8

2.4 LED Indicators .........................................................................9

2.5 Left View ................................................................................10

2.6 RightView .............................................................................10

2.7 Base View ..............................................................................11

Chapter3 UsingtheM1405

3.1 TheM1405Keyboard ............................................................14

3.2 TheTouchpad .......................................................................16

3.3 TheFingerprintReader .........................................................16

3.4 TheWebcam .........................................................................17

3.5 OpticalDiscDrive .................................................................18

3.6 UsingaMemoryCard ............................................................ 19

Chapter 4 TheM1405Specications

4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware ...........................................22

4.2 TheM1405SpecialFunctions ...............................................23

4.3 TheM1405QuickBatteryLifeTest .......................................24

Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities

5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager ..................................................26

5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery .................................................28

5.3 GIGABYTESmartSetup .......................................................29

5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc ................................................29

Chapter6 ConnectingPeripheralsandUpgrade

6.1 HowtoConnectUSBDevices ...............................................32

6.2 HowtoConnectDisplays ......................................................32

6.3 HowtoConnectanHDMIDisplay .........................................33

6.4 EthernetLANConnection ......................................................33

6.5 HowtoSecuretheNotebook .................................................34

6.6 UpgradetheMemory .............................................................34

6.7 WWAN3GConnection ..........................................................35

Chapter 7 Docking Station

7.1 Features&Specications ......................................................38

7.2 Top View: Docking Station ....................................................39

7.3 RearView:DockingStation ...................................................40

7.4 Side Views: Docking Station .................................................. 40

7.5 Attachment ............................................................................41

7.6 Attachment:UndockingtheNotebook ...................................43

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7.7 How to Connect an External D-Sub Display ..........................43

7.8 How to Connect an External DVI Display ..............................44

7.9 HowtoConnectaUSBDevices ............................................44

7.10 How to Connect an HDMI Display .........................................45

7.11 How to Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN ................................45

Chapter8 Troubleshooting/Q&A

8.1 Troubleshooting .....................................................................48

8.2 FrequentlyAskedQuestions .................................................51

8.3 QuestionsandAnswers ......................................................... 53

8.4 The Notebook Care ...............................................................54

8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information ............................................54

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Chapter 1 Knowing Your M1405

This chapter provides basic information to start using the M1405

notebook.

Some of the features described herein may not function properly

or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating

system. Any change to the operating system may cause improper

function.

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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 items:

●GIGABYTEM1405NotebookComputer

●ACAdaptorandPowerCord(plugdependsonregion)

●TheBatteryPack

1.2 Using the Battery Pack

How to Insert the Battery Pack

To insert the battery simply follow the easy steps below.

Locate the battery bay, which should be empty (located on the right

side of the notebook when viewed as in the image above) and then

align and place the battery into the bay.

Pressthebatterydowntoactivatethe2clips(Shownas2&3)that

secure the battery into the bay. Clip 2 needs to be manually pressed

totherighttolockinplace.Clip3willautomaticallyclipintoplace.

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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. Locate the gap (circled) and use it to lift the

battery.

Once lifted, pull the battery out of the bay, (Shown as 3) and

continue until the battery is completely out of the bay. Ensure to

store the units battery in a safe and secure place so that it does not

get damaged.

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1.3 Connecting the AC Adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or

want to operate using direct power. If the notebook is new and has

not been used the battery pack will need to be charged before you

can operate from the battery use battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying

from100to240voltsand50or60hertz.ThisallowstheACadaptor

to work in most countries and regions.

It is recommended to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the

M1405 and any AC adaptor approved by the supplier. Using any

other adaptor could cause damage or malfunction and might result

in injury.

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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC-in jack on the left side of the

notebook.

3.Connectthepowercordtothepoweroutlet.

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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.

Use extreme care when opening and closing the LCD display

panel. Opening it too fast or slamming it closed could damage

the panel or notebook.

Do not open the panel too far as this could stress or damage

the hinges and loosen the panel, as it has no restraining latch

and it relies on the hinges to remain closed and open.

Do not press or push on the panel or panel cover as it could

cause damage to the panel.

Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything

in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the panel.

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on

the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other

hand to slowly open or close the display panel. (Do not use

excessive force when opening or closing the display panel)

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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. Please note that the set volume cannot be

changed until Windows Setup has completed.

Power Button

Starting Up the M1405 for the First Time

Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows

Startup Screen will be the first screen that you are shown

when the notebook is booted up.

Follow theon-screen promptsandinstructions inorder to

conguretheunitsoperatingsystem.

When the Software License Terms are displayed, be sure to

read them and agree with them before proceeding.

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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.

b. Make sure that the storage device or media are not in use before

you remove the media or device. If not done, data loss may occur.

c. Make sure that the hard disk or optical disc drive indicator light is

off. If you turn off the system while either is being accessed, data

loss can occur and disk damage may occur.

d. Never turn off the notebook will any program is running, as doing

so may result in data loss or the program no longer working as

intended.

e. The Shut Down Method is slightly different for each operating

system.

ForWindows7,usetheStartMenutoshutdownthesystem.Under

Windows 7, choose the "Shut Down" icon.

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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL

Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour

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.

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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 Vent should never be blocked and covered in any way as the

system could overheat.

2.3 Top View

1

2

3

5

9

10

6

8

7

4

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# Icon Item Description

1

Webcam

Webcam 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.

5 Keyboard

Forenteringdataintoyour

computer.

6 Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device

which functions like a computer

mouse.

7 Click Buttons

The left and right buttons function

like the left and right mouse

buttons.

8

Fingerprint

Reader

Fingerprintscannerforadded

system security.

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a). Smart Setup

b). Smart Manager

a). During the off mode, press

“+SMART”buttontoenter“Smart

Setup” menu. You can choose

BIOS Setup Utility, System

Recovery, and other functions in

this setup menu.

b). In the Windows operating

system,press“+SMART”button

toinitiate“SmartManager”.

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PowerButton Turns the computer on and off.

2.4 LED Indicators

These LED lights show that stats of certain system components and

their activity.

# Icon Item Description

1

Num Lock LED

Indicates the computer’s embedded

numeric keyboard status for numeric

data input.

2

Cap Lock LED

Indicates the computer’s input are all

capital letters.

3

WWAN Status

LED

Indicates when the WWAN device

is active. (WWAN module may be

optional)

4

Bluetooth

Status LED

Indicates when the Bluetooth device is

active. (Bluetooth may be optional)

5

Wireless LAN

Status LED

IndicateswhentheWiFiLANdeviceis

active.

6

HDD Status

LED

Indicates when the hard disk drive is

active.

7

Battery Status

LED

Flashwhencharging,andoffwhen

the battery is full.

8

PowerStatus

LED

Indicates the computer’s power status.

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2.5 Left View

1 2 3 4 5 6

# Icon Item Description

1

Kensington

Lock Slot

ConnectstoaKensington-

compatible computer security

lock.

2

DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.

3

EthernetPort

Connects to an Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base-T

4

Headphone Jack

Connects to audio line-out

devices such as speakers and

headphones.

5

Microphone Jack

Accepts inputs from external

microphones.

6 Optical Disc Drive

The optical disc drive is used to

read and write to CD and DVD

discs depending on the notebooks

conguration.

2.6 Right View

1 2 3 4 5

# Icon Item Description

1

USB2.0Port

Connects to USB devices such as USB

mouse, USB printers and USB external

HDD.

2

Multi Card Reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), Multi

Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS)

andMemoryStickPRO(MSPRO).

Note:Pushtoremove/installthecard.

3

/ eSATA

eSATA /USB 2.0

ComboPort

The combo port doubles as an eSATA

and a USB port allowing USB devices

and external Hard Drives to be

connected using just one port.

4

HDMIPort

Supportshighdenitiondigitalvideo

connections.

5

External Display

(VGA)Port

Connects to a display device such as

external monitor and LCD projector.

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