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5.1  GIGABYTE Smart Recovery

System Recovery - Restore your Q1585 operating system. The 

hard drive of the Q1585 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. 

If the hard drive is removed or the partition deleted, the 

recover options will no longer be available and a recovery 

service will be needed. 

Launch System Recovery 

The system recover feature is part of the netbook installation and 

it ships preset from the factory. The options menu allows you to 

launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system 

to factory defaults. 

Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to 

get the recovery started. 

1. Turn off or restart the netbook. 

2. Turn the netbook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the  

 tool. 

3. The recovery window will open 

and  give  you  the  option  to 

"Recovery" in the toolbar. You 

will be prompted if you want to 

recovery. Click on "Recovery" 

to begin the repair if you do.

4.  The "Recovering" window will 

open and begin the recovery.

5. Once  it  is  complete  you  will 

be  prompted  to  reboot  the 

netbook.

Summary of Contents for i1520 Series

Page 1: ...transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical by photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identication purposes only...

Page 2: ...hat which is recommended by the manufacturer Using non recommended or non approved parts may cause damage or increase the risk of a fire or explosion In the event that another AC Adapter is required a...

Page 3: ...ing your notebook on an X Ray make sure that you keep a close eye on it when it is on the conveyor belt Hold on to your notebook until the last minute before placing it on the conveyor In some airport...

Page 4: ...on cloth and kitchen detergent mix 5 parts water to 1 part detergent Wet the cloth and wring out all excess liquid and wipe the surfaces clean Take extra care to make sure that the cloth is damp and n...

Page 5: ...ing Isopropyl Alcohol as this is a flammable liquid Please keep away from children naked flames or a notebook that is switched on Warranty Guidelines All warranty repairs and service must be carried o...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...age fluctuations and flicker in low voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two clas sifications Class A...

Page 8: ...d 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 i...

Page 9: ...otebook 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...

Page 10: ...ew 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Power Sources 10 2 2 Recharging the Battery 11 2 3 Starting Your Notebook 12 2 4 Switch and Status Indicators 12 2 5 Using Function Keys 14 2 6 Using the Touchpad 15...

Page 11: ...6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Troubleshooting 30 6 2 Frequently Asked Questions 33 6 3 Questions And Answers 35 6 4 The Notebook Care 36 6 5 GIGABYTE Service Information 36 Appendix i1520 Specifications 38 I...

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Page 13: ...ides basic information to help you get started and to use the i1520 notebook Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre installed...

Page 14: ...ebook may vary from that shown in this manual These images are for illustration purposes To install the battery please follow these steps 1 Slide the battery into the slot until both latches Shown as...

Page 15: ...ing 1 4 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 If you have unsaved work or...

Page 16: ...utton turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep See Suspend Power On Button in the Power On section for more information 5 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys The layout...

Page 17: ...ou to install one Type II Express Card Slot 7 Multi Card Reader The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures music and data between your notebook and flash...

Page 18: ...dapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion battery Only use certified AC adaptors 6 Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock port allows the notebook PC to be secured using Kens...

Page 19: ...L Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the i1520 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while oth...

Page 20: ...e sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery power CAUTION The Lithium Ion battery does not ship...

Page 21: ...rating Once your notebook PC goes into suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged batter...

Page 22: ...tion or code Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory comp...

Page 23: ...ctivity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a Bluetooth wireless network or not 5 Battery Indicator The Battery indicator tells you whether the Lithium Ion battery is charging or...

Page 24: ...the screen Brightness FN F5 Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order a...

Page 25: ...right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once Double Clicking Double clicking means pushing and r...

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Page 28: ...left mouse button Select the device you would like to remove and click on stop and windows will then let you know that it is safe to remove the device and then pull the cable out of the port 3 2 How T...

Page 29: ...0 features an RJ45 Ethernet port with an integrated LAN controller capable of operational speeds of 10Mbps 100Mbps or Gigabit 1000Mbps depending on configuration Ethernet LAN Connection The built in L...

Page 30: ...tion and then pull the lock out of the securing hole on the i1520 Notebook 3 6 Upgrade the Memory To upgrade the memory of the notebook follow the simple steps below If you do not wish to do the upgra...

Page 31: ...please follow these steps however if you are not comfortable doing so please contact the supplier to install the Module for you Ensure the i1520 is off before proceeding 1 Remove the Comm Bay cover s...

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Page 34: ...nfiguration Center select Manage Power Plans click Create a power plan from the left side bar then follow Windows prompts to create a new power plan The new power plan will be shown up at Configuratio...

Page 35: ...e When the notebook motion stabilizes the heads are then un parked Smart Alarm The feature attempts to assist the user in detection of unwanted movement of the notebook The user can arm the Alarm feat...

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Page 38: ...e is part of the netbook installation and it ships preset from the factory The options menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults Below w...

Page 39: ...ms can be resolved quickly simply and easily and are not always a system problem Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed please consult the GIGABYTE website or call your u...

Page 40: ...character keys but number displayed instead of character Check if Num Lock is activated Confusing display Make sure there is no software to configure the keyboard 6 1 Troubleshooting Warning Under the...

Page 41: ...as far as possible to prevent hard disk damage and data loss 2 Please use the computer in accordance with normal startup shutdown procedures improper startup shutdown may shorten the service life of...

Page 42: ...onnected Check the Devices Manager of Windows Be sure the Sound function has been activated and isn t interfering with other hardware USB Trouble Solution Equipments connected can t work Check and be...

Page 43: ...What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There are echoes coming from my speakers What can I do Double click on the Speak...

Page 44: ...e system that you will be unplugging or ejecting the device 3 In Stop a Hardware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or...

Page 45: ...rature deviates from this range during recharging the less chance there is for the battery to be fully charged In order to recharge the pack to its full capacity users are requested to cool down the u...

Page 46: ...5 Turn on your notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved contact your support representative Be...

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Page 48: ...7mm Super Multi DVD RW I O Port USB 2 0 4 D Sub RJ45 Mic in Earphone out 3 in 1 Card Reader SD MMC MS Express card slot DC in Jack USB 2 0 3 eSATA USB Combo 1 HDMI D Sub RJ45 Mic in Earphone out 3 in...

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