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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the the GIGABYTE 
Booktop™ M1305 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. 

This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your 
M1305. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and 
troubleshooting.

Summary of Contents for M1305 Series

Page 1: ...r accuracy and is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mecha nical by photocopy...

Page 2: ...nd may result in fire 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 fire...

Page 3: ...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 yo...

Page 4: ...dio 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...

Page 5: ...ype 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 ben...

Page 6: ...s 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 bat...

Page 7: ...English VI Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL...

Page 8: ...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 This manua...

Page 9: ...isc drive 18 3 6 Using a Memory Card 19 Chapter 4 The Booktop M1305 Specifications 4 1 The M1305 Notebook Hardware 22 4 2 The M1305 Special functions 23 4 3 The M1305 Quick Battery life test 24 Chapte...

Page 10: ...v 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 Qu...

Page 11: ...is chapter provides basic information to start using the Booktop M1305 notebook Some of the features described herein may not function properly or at all unless used in conjunction with the pre instal...

Page 12: ...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 n...

Page 13: ...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 op...

Page 14: ...e 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 ope...

Page 15: ...een configured Please note that the set volume cannot be changed until Windows Setup has completed Power Button Starting up the M1305 for the first time Depending on your configuration the Microsoft W...

Page 16: ...ore 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...

Page 17: ...L Chapter 2 The Booktop M1305 Tour This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the M1305 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded wh...

Page 18: ...splay 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...

Page 19: ...and other functions in this setup menu b In the Windows operating system press SMART button to initiate Smart Manager 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off 2 4 LED indicators These LED lights...

Page 20: ...cs depending on the notebooks configuration 2 6 Right view 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...

Page 21: ...nication Bay Housed the computer s WiFi LAN and WWAN card secured with screw 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal 6 Battery lock Loc...

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Page 23: ...Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Using the Booktop M1305 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the M1305 Notebook It will also explain any necessary precautions when using...

Page 24: ...e hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey Function Description Fn F1 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F2 Wireless LAN Enables disables...

Page 25: ...numeric keypad overlay acts the same way a normal numeric keypad would To enable the numeric keypad overlay simply hit the key This will enable the numeric keys and convert those keys to their blue se...

Page 26: ...llows you to Swipe your finger instead of typing passwords Can be used for websites Applications Windows Passwords Allows the user to protect files and folders and access to them requiring the fingerp...

Page 27: ...Wet Soaked Swollen or Wrinkled as this could damage the reader or prevent it from accurately reading the stored prints Do not use any foreign objects on the scanner 3 4 The Web Camera he Web Camera i...

Page 28: ...erases For a Super Multi Dual Layer DVD Writer drive 1 DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs can only be written on once As with other write once discs the data that is on the disc...

Page 29: ...nly be performed if the drive is stuck and will not open at all using the release button or the eject command in windows 3 6 Using a Memory Card How To Insert a Memory Card To Insert the Memory Card p...

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Page 31: ...English 21 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 4 The BooktopTM M1305 Specifications...

Page 32: ...Display 13 3 LED Backlight Wide XGA 1366x768 Framed Hard Disk 250GB 320GB 500GB 2 5 SATA HDD Optical Disk Drive Slim Body DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive Bluetooth Bluetooth 2 1 with EDR Enhanced Dat...

Page 33: ...ove specification is for users reference The final configuration depends on the Booktop M1305 users bought 4 2 The M1305 Special functions Docking Station Optional The M1305 supports the unique dockin...

Page 34: ...to check the battery life of the M1305 Locate the secondary mouse button Right Button and look for the small battery icon next to the button as shown below You can then press the button in for about 3...

Page 35: ...English 25 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 5 The Booktop M1305 Utilities...

Page 36: ...unctions might be different comparing to the guide Please operate the Smart Manager by the version preloaded Battery Status Battery icon will be shows the capacity after properly install the battery I...

Page 37: ...N Tick or un tick the Wireless LAN button to enable or disable Wireless LAN connectivity Camera Tick or un tick the Camera button to on or off Webcam power Monitor Switch Switch to duplicate mode to s...

Page 38: ...will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed Launch System Recovery The System Recover feature is part of the notebook installation and it ships preset from the factory The Optio...

Page 39: ...rt Setup 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 Press BIOS Setup Utility button to en...

Page 40: ...present Before installing drivers check on the notebook and with the supplier as to whether they have already installed all the drivers with the operating system if not please follow the steps below 1...

Page 41: ...English 31 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and upgrade...

Page 42: ...left mouse button Select the dive 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 6 2 How To...

Page 43: ...M1305 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...

Page 44: ...irection and then pull the lock out of the securing hole on the M1305 Notebook 6 6 Upgrade the Memory To upgrade the memory of the notebook follow the simple steps below If you do not wish to do the u...

Page 45: ...g so please contact the supplier to install the Module for you Ensure the M1305 is off before proceeding 1 Remove the Comm Bay cover shown above to reveal the Mini Card slots There should be one open...

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Page 47: ...English 37 Booktop M1305 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 7 Docking Station This section will tell you how to connect and operate the docking station It provides basic configuring operations...

Page 48: ...number of ports and connections allowing for easy management and control of multiple peripherals Below lists the types of connections available to the user Compatibility GIGABYTE M1305 Notebook I O Po...

Page 49: ...docking port is used to interface between the notebook and the station itself allowing control and connectivity This port is very fragile Care must be taken when connecting and disconnecting 3 Un Doc...

Page 50: ...t the Docking Station and docked notebook to a wired network The port is capable of speeds up to 1Gbps 4 USB Ports The Docking Station has a total of 6 available ports for peripheral connections and t...

Page 51: ...notebook battery pack when the unit is attached to the docking station 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 Adapto...

Page 52: ...ese are aligned correctly before trying to dock the notebook to the docking station Attachment Please ensure that the ports are lined up and follow the instructions as below Line up the notebook with...

Page 53: ...ate option to step one is to Shut Down the notebook first and the follow steps 2 and 3 WARRING To avoid system crash or data loss make sure to follow the above instruction to safely remove the compute...

Page 54: ...e To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the unit and press it into the port securely It will only go in one way because of the notching used so ensure that it is lined up corr...

Page 55: ...t with an integrated LAN controller capable of operational speeds of 10Mbps 100Mbps or Gigabit 1000Mbps When active it will override the port on connected notebooks Ethernet LAN Connection The built i...

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Page 57: ...problems 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...

Page 58: ...Press 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 8 1 Troubleshooting Warning Und...

Page 59: ...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 the...

Page 60: ...cted 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 sure...

Page 61: ...elp 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 Sp...

Page 62: ...w safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first than using the Safe Removal application to warn the system can cause data to be lo...

Page 63: ...ack to its full capacity users are requested to cool down the unit by unplugging the AC Adapter Wait until it is cooled down Then plug in the AC Adapter to start recharging again Q I did not use my sp...

Page 64: ...uter cleaner can be used to clean the surface Do not use any Household or abrasive cleaners as these can damage the surface To clean the LCD Panel please use a slightly damp cloth and approved LCD Cle...

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