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...Micro Devices, Inc. Information in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. AMD®, and RadeonTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual are registered trademarks of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...manual has been carefully checked for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q1700 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/07 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice.
...Micro Devices, Inc. Information in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. AMD®, and RadeonTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual are registered trademarks of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...manual has been carefully checked for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q1700 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/07 This manual takes you, step by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior notice.
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...Adapter is required, advice should be situated in the event that the total sum of time, with at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Do not carry the notebook battery, loose, in your carefully follow the battery installation guidelines. Never throw batteries into this can short circuit the.... Using nonrecommended or non-approved parts may be used again for safe transportation of your portable computer. ● After removing the notebook from a GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the AC Adapter and power cable are located. ● When using an extension ...
...Adapter is required, advice should be situated in the event that the total sum of time, with at a GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre. Do not carry the notebook battery, loose, in your carefully follow the battery installation guidelines. Never throw batteries into this can short circuit the.... Using nonrecommended or non-approved parts may be used again for safe transportation of your portable computer. ● After removing the notebook from a GIGABYTE service agent, in order to make sure that the AC Adapter and power cable are located. ● When using an extension ...
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Always declare it as Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL this can cause damage to the cable or the notebook. ● In the event of an electrical storm, please disconnect the notebook from extremely colder to extremely warmer climates in a short space of them being a bag or carry case with checked baggage.... This can cause data loss to the hard drive. ● Never place your notebook in with a portable notebook. You can store your notebook under your seat, where it into the airplane cabin with one the conveyor belt. Do not pull the power cord ...
Always declare it as Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL this can cause damage to the cable or the notebook. ● In the event of an electrical storm, please disconnect the notebook from extremely colder to extremely warmer climates in a short space of them being a bag or carry case with checked baggage.... This can cause data loss to the hard drive. ● Never place your notebook in with a portable notebook. You can store your notebook under your seat, where it into the airplane cabin with one the conveyor belt. Do not pull the power cord ...
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... cleaning around the air vents and other openings as too much liquid in the cloth could drip onto the external components causing damage to the notebook. ● Do not clean the keyboard with this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with liquid. ● ...; If this is best to use commercially available LCD cleaning kit. Please keep away from the power source and that the battery is removed. III Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the cloth and wring...
... cleaning around the air vents and other openings as too much liquid in the cloth could drip onto the external components causing damage to the notebook. ● Do not clean the keyboard with this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned. ● Wipe the display with liquid. ● ...; If this is best to use commercially available LCD cleaning kit. Please keep away from the power source and that the battery is removed. III Notebook Cover: Use a microfiber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent). ● Wet the cloth and wring...
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Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Warranty Limitations : The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied with missing or defaced labels and /or ... provider is unable to improper packaging or mishandling by the courier company unless transport is new or refurbished. GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of this defect, GIGABYTE will, through its authorized service provider or partner, repair the product at no extra charge, using new ...
Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Warranty Limitations : The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following : ● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied with missing or defaced labels and /or ... provider is unable to improper packaging or mishandling by the courier company unless transport is new or refurbished. GIGABYTE Limited Warranty : GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook is free of this defect, GIGABYTE will, through its authorized service provider or partner, repair the product at no extra charge, using new ...
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...● Caution: Suggest to operate under 35˚C Batteries may possibly result in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. English Regulatory Notices RF Exposure : This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must be ... installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this product may cause radio interference, in V conjunction with any way. Most Notebook are classified by the Bureau of batteries carefully. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in which case...
...● Caution: Suggest to operate under 35˚C Batteries may possibly result in fire. ● Recharge the batteries using the notebook's system. English Regulatory Notices RF Exposure : This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must be ... installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this product may cause radio interference, in V conjunction with any way. Most Notebook are classified by the Bureau of batteries carefully. End-users and installers must be co-located or operating in which case...
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English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your Q1700. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer. It provides basic configuring,operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines.
English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL VIII Introduction Congratulations and thank you reliable, no fuss computing. This portable notebook computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to setup and begin using your Q1700. This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to provide you for purchasing the GIGABYTE notebook computer. It provides basic configuring,operation, care and troubleshooting guidelines.
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... I • Travel Tips II IX • Usage Tips II • Cleaning Tips III Warranty Guidelines IV • GIGABYTE Limited Warranty IV • Warranty Limitations IV Regulatory Notices V • RF Exposure V • CB V • ...Guidance 9 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 10 2.4 LED Indicators 11 2.5 Using Function Keys 12 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 13 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 18 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 18 Appendix Q1700 Specifications 20 International Country Voltage...
... I • Travel Tips II IX • Usage Tips II • Cleaning Tips III Warranty Guidelines IV • GIGABYTE Limited Warranty IV • Warranty Limitations IV Regulatory Notices V • RF Exposure V • CB V • ...Guidance 9 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 10 2.4 LED Indicators 11 2.5 Using Function Keys 12 2.6 Using the Touch Pad 13 Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 3.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery 16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Identifying the Problem 18 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information 18 Appendix Q1700 Specifications 20 International Country Voltage...
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Any change to use the Q1700 notebook. Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to the operating system may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system.
Any change to use the Q1700 notebook. Some of the features described herein may cause improper function. English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to the operating system may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating system.
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... on the model you have the following pages to slam it carefully and check to make sure you have all of your notebook components. For a preconfigured model you should have checked and confirmed that shown in this manual.These images are for illustration purposes...Power Cord ● Driver Disc ● Manual Once you purchased, the actual appearance of your notebook may vary from that your notebook system is complete, read through the following : 2 ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening The Display Panel...
... on the model you have the following pages to slam it carefully and check to make sure you have all of your notebook components. For a preconfigured model you should have checked and confirmed that shown in this manual.These images are for illustration purposes...Power Cord ● Driver Disc ● Manual Once you purchased, the actual appearance of your notebook may vary from that your notebook system is complete, read through the following : 2 ● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer ● Lithium-Ion Battery ● AC Adapter with the Computer Opening The Display Panel...
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... 7 Status Indicators The LED status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. For more informatiom, please refer to 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 4 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. For more informatiom, please refer to 2.4 LED Status Indicators English Item ... device controller for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program 3 capable of the notebook. 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. This is an overview of the top of utilizing the microphone. 2 Display The display type...
... 7 Status Indicators The LED status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. For more informatiom, please refer to 2.3 Starting Your Notebook 4 Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. For more informatiom, please refer to 2.4 LED Status Indicators English Item ... device controller for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program 3 capable of the notebook. 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. This is an overview of the top of utilizing the microphone. 2 Display The display type...
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...write to and from optical media. These ports are Plug And Play. 4 Optical Disc Drive The Optical Disc Drive is used to the Notebook. Devices such as Printers, Keyboards, Mice and Drives are supported and the ports are used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to ...signal. 5 USB2.0 Port 6 USB2.0 Port These ports are Plug And Play. 7 Multi Card Reader 9-in Jack This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is needed. 2 External Moniter (VGA) Port This port is used for connecting external USB 3 USB2.0 Port...
...write to and from optical media. These ports are Plug And Play. 4 Optical Disc Drive The Optical Disc Drive is used to the Notebook. Devices such as Printers, Keyboards, Mice and Drives are supported and the ports are used for connecting external USB Peripherals and Storage to ...signal. 5 USB2.0 Port 6 USB2.0 Port These ports are Plug And Play. 7 Multi Card Reader 9-in Jack This port is used to connect the notebooks external AC Adaptor when charging or continuous power is needed. 2 External Moniter (VGA) Port This port is used for connecting external USB 3 USB2.0 Port...
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... Compartment The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. 1.6 Front View&Base View The following is an overview of the Front & bottom of the notebook. 1 2 3 5 4 Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. The HDD Compartment contains the Hard Disc Drive.
... Compartment The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. 1.6 Front View&Base View The following is an overview of the Front & bottom of the notebook. 1 2 3 5 4 Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL NO. The HDD Compartment contains the Hard Disc Drive.
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Certain parts of the Q1700 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you with the notebook.
Certain parts of the Q1700 and familiarizes you the various ports and components of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. English Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you with the notebook.
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... could cause damage or malfunction and might result in injury. 2 1 3 1. Be sure that only the AC adapter supplied with a pre- Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to an AC outlet. Connecting the AC... Adapter 1. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q1700 is used. Connect the AC adapter power cord to Battery Power 1. Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. 2. It is ...
... could cause damage or malfunction and might result in injury. 2 1 3 1. Be sure that only the AC adapter supplied with a pre- Your notebook will need to connect the AC adapter to battery power. You will automatically switch from AC Adapter Power to an AC outlet. Connecting the AC... Adapter 1. CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with the Q1700 is used. Connect the AC adapter power cord to Battery Power 1. Switching from DC power to useyour notebook PC the first time. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. 2. It is ...
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...that came with it off while the adapter is charging. For computers equipped with an incorrect type. There is connected to use your notebook from an adapter or a charged battery. Battery Replacement There is replaced with a replaceable Lithium- Fast Charge usually takes 2~3 hours....to charge the battery more than three months, the battery voltage level will be saved once the notebook reaches this happens, your data is maintained for 9 replacement. Once you Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you happen to leave your computer into suspend mode as a ...
...that came with it off while the adapter is charging. For computers equipped with an incorrect type. There is connected to use your notebook from an adapter or a charged battery. Battery Replacement There is replaced with a replaceable Lithium- Fast Charge usually takes 2~3 hours....to charge the battery more than three months, the battery voltage level will be saved once the notebook reaches this happens, your data is maintained for 9 replacement. Once you Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL provide power, you happen to leave your computer into suspend mode as a ...
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... break, press the button again to continue by starting the operating system or by 10 pressing the suspend/power on or subject it off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be able to turn off . When you may occur. After satisfactory ...perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to shocks or vibration, as you can power on your notebook around with the power on button located above the keyboard. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. Once you have connected your AC adapter or...
... break, press the button again to continue by starting the operating system or by 10 pressing the suspend/power on or subject it off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may be able to turn off . When you may occur. After satisfactory ...perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to shocks or vibration, as you can power on your notebook around with the power on button located above the keyboard. CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. Once you have connected your AC adapter or...
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... requires light pressure from the tip of your computer. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the pad after the final tap. Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Clicking : Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. 2.6 Using the Touchpad A touchpad pointing device comes built into your ... to select items on your desktop and use the on-screen cursor to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the notebook. You also have the option to manipulate the up and down scroll bars. This procedure does not function with the right button....
... requires light pressure from the tip of your computer. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the pad after the final tap. Q1700 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English Clicking : Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. 2.6 Using the Touchpad A touchpad pointing device comes built into your ... to select items on your desktop and use the on-screen cursor to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the notebook. You also have the option to manipulate the up and down scroll bars. This procedure does not function with the right button....
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...uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: www.gigabyte.co Copyright-protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you can solve by...seconds before you encounter a problem, go through the boot sequence. 7.If the problem has not been resolved, contact your notebook for home and other intellectual property rights. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as a possible cause ...
...uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4.2 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: www.gigabyte.co Copyright-protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you can solve by...seconds before you encounter a problem, go through the boot sequence. 7.If the problem has not been resolved, contact your notebook for home and other intellectual property rights. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as a possible cause ...