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Q1700 SERIES USER’S MANUAL

Travel Tips 

Although notebooks are designed to be as robust as possible to cater 

for a mobile lifestyle, extreme care and caution should be taken when 
travelling. When travelling by land, sea or air, every precaution should 
be taken to make sure that the notebook is well secured when it is not in 
use. 

●  The most essential accessory you should have when travelling is a 

good carry case for your notebook. The case should be well padded 
to protect your notebook from drops and bumps, etc and should be 
big enough to hold the size of notebook. 

●  Make sure there is enough room to carry your AC Adapter and spare 

battery etc. Only carry the necessary items in your carry case, as the 
weight can become tedious especially when walking long distances 
or waiting in long queue’s. 

●  When travelling by air, never book your notebook in with checked 

baggage. Always declare it as hand baggage so that you can carry 
it into the airplane cabin with you. Most airlines allow two pieces of 
hand baggage with one of them being a bag or carry case with a 
portable notebook. Please consult your local airline for more details.

●  When placing your notebook on an X-Ray, make sure that you keep 

a close eye on it when it is one the conveyor belt. Hold on to your 
notebook until the last minute before placing it on the conveyor. 
In some airports it could be stolen while you are stuck in a queue 
waiting to pass through the metal detector. 

●  Notebooks and hard drives can pass through X-Ray machines but 

never allow these to pass through a metal detector. This can cause 
data loss to the hard drive. 

●  Never place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment as 

    this can make it susceptible to damage caused by turbulence that 

may be experienced during the flight or in other case theft. You can 
store your notebook under your seat, where it is always in sight. 

●  You should take every precaution to protect your notebook from dust, 

dirt, liquid spillage, food droppings, extreme weather conditions and 
direct exposure to sunlight. 

●  When travelling between different climates, from one extreme to 

another, condensation may occur inside the notebook. If this does 
happen, please allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate 
completely, before attempting to switch on. 

●  When travelling from extremely colder to extremely warmer climates 

in a short space of time, and vice versa, please allow the notebook 
some time to adapt to the change in environment. 

Usage Tips 

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When  unplugging  the  power  connector  from  the  notebook, 
please hold and pull on the connector or the strain relief loop to 
disconnect. Do not pull the power cord itself as this can cause 
damage to the cable or the notebook. 

● 

In  the  event  of  an  electrical  storm,  please  disconnect  the 
notebook from the power source and unplug any network or 
telephone cables that may be connected to the notebook. 

● 

Do not use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs, 
washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools. 
Liquid that can spill onto the notebook by accident can cause 

  electric shock to you and damage to the notebook. 

Summary of Contents for Q1700 Series

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Page 2: ...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 and may be the trademarks of their respective companies GIGABYTETM is the trademark of GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of the Microsoft Cor...

Page 3: ...or increase the risk of a fire or explosion In the event that another AC Adapter is required advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended Please follow the battery installation guidelines Incorrect installation of batteries may increase the risk of a fire or explosion Only replace old batteries with the same or an alternative comp...

Page 4: ...ector Notebooks and hard drives can pass through X Ray machines but never allow these to pass through a metal detector This can cause data loss to the hard drive Never place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment as this can make it susceptible to damage caused by turbulence that may be experienced during the flight or in other case theft You can store your notebook under your seat wher...

Page 5: ...y for at least 5 minutes LCD It is best to use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD If there are any marks or stains present it would be wise to use commercially available LCD cleaning kit When using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit never spray the liquid directly onto the screen You must spray it onto the cleaning cloth and then wipe the screen clean If this is not availabl...

Page 6: ...e provider is unable to repair the product the product will be replaced with a comparable product that is new or refurbished Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following Software including the operating system and applications supplied with the product This also includes third party software that may be installed after purchase Third party hardware products and a...

Page 7: ...e the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Aff...

Page 8: ...cording to the manufacturer s instructions Replaceable Batteries If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion for example 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 boththe operating and the servic...

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Page 10: ...notebook 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 to setup and begin using your Q1700 It provides basic configuring operation care and troubleshooting guidelines ...

Page 11: ...rything 2 1 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer 2 1 3 Top View 3 1 4 Left View 4 1 5 Right View 4 1 6 Front Bottom Rear View 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Power Sources 8 2 2 Battery Maintenance 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 Troubl...

Page 12: ...vides basic information to help you get started and to use the Q1700 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 ...

Page 13: ...irmed that your notebook system is complete read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the actual appearance of your notebook may vary from that shown in this manual These images are for illustration purposes 1 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer Opening The Display Panel To open the display panel simply lift the l...

Page 14: ...n on Turn off the system and can switch to sleep mode For more informatiom please refer to 2 3 Starting Your Notebook 4 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys 5 TouchPad Mouse This is the pointer device controller for the system and mimics mouse movement on the screen It also has the standard Left Right button function 6 Built In Microphone The built in microphone allows for the...

Page 15: ...ulti Card Reader 9 in 1 Card reader MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDxC MS MS Pro MS Duo 1 5 Right View The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook 3 2 4 1 5 NO Item Function 1 Microphone Jack This port is used to connect an external amplified microphone to the notebook to enhance the voice recording and recognition of the notebook Typical scenarios include online chat such a...

Page 16: ...s indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes For more informatiom please refer to 2 4 LED Status Indicators 2 Battery Bay The Battery Bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery 3 Memory Compartment The Memory Compartment contains memory modules 4 Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound 5 HDD Compartment The HDD Compartment contains the Hard Disc Drive ...

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Page 18: ...AL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1700 and familiarizes you with the notebook Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed ...

Page 19: ...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 with a pre charge initially You will need to connect the AC adapter to useyour notebook PC the first time It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the Q1700 is used Any other adapter ...

Page 20: ... charged battery Once you have provided power you can press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In Suspend mode your data is maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the power indicator stops flashing and then goes out in which case you have lost the data that was not saved Once you provide power you can continue to use your computer while an adapter charge...

Page 21: ...to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging the hard disk When you power on your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and confguration for correct functionality If a fault is found your computer emits an audio warning and or displays an error message Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by e...

Page 22: ...dule is Powered On Orange The Bluetooth Module is Powered On 2 Green Hard Disk Activity 3 Green Number Lock Numeric Keypad Activated 4 Green Caps Lock Activated 5 Green Scroll Lock Activated 6 Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode 7 Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Green The Battery Has...

Page 23: ...ys F1 F12 will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Hotkey Description Icon Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F11 WLAN...

Page 24: ...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 releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and...

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Page 27: ...re 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 rec...

Page 28: ...lems 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 unit supplier for assistance For website assistance go to the Support section of www gigabyte com for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit or take the unit to the supplier dire...

Page 29: ...of failure 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 Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product c...

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Page 31: ...A HDD 5400rpm ODD 8x Super Multi DVD R RW I O Port USB 2 0 3 External VGA Port HDMI 1 3 Output Port HeadphoneJack Microphone Jack RJ 45 LAN Port 9 in 1 card reader MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDxC MS MS Pro MS Duo DC in jack Audio 2W Speaker 2 Internal Mic in Communications LAN 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet Base T Wireless LAN 802 11b g n Wireless Bluetooth Bluetooth V3 0 Webcam 1 3 Mega Pixel Security K...

Page 32: ... 60 Hz Bhutan 230V 50 Hz Bolivia 220V 50 Hz Bonaire 127V 50 Hz Bosnia 220V 50 Hz Botswana 231 V 50 Hz Region Voltage Frequency Brazil 127V 220 V 60 Hz Brunei 240V 50 Hz Bulgaria 230V 50 Hz Burkina Faso 220V 50 Hz Burundi 220V 50 Hz Cambodia 230V 50 Hz Cameroon 220V 50 Hz Canada 120V 60 Hz Canary Islands 220V 50 Hz Cape Verde 220V 50 Hz Cayman Islands 120V 60 Hz Central African Republic 220V 50 Hz ...

Page 33: ... 230V 50 Hz Guadeloupe 230V 50 Hz Guam 110V 60 Hz Guatemala 120V 60 Hz Guinea 220V 50 Hz Guinea Bissau 220V 50 Hz Region Voltage Frequency Guyana 240V 60 Hz Haiti 110V 60 Hz Honduras 110V 60 Hz Hong Kong 220V 50 Hz Hungary 230V formerly 220V 50 Hz Iceland 230V 50 Hz India 220V 50 Hz Indonesia 127V 230V 50 Hz Iran 220V 50 Hz Iraq 230V 50 Hz Ireland 230V formerly 220V 50 Hz Isle of Man 240V 50 Hz Is...

Page 34: ...0V 50 Hz Netherlands 230V formerly 220V 50 Hz Netherlands Antilles 127V 220V 50 Hz New Caledonia 220V 50 Hz New Zealand 230V 50 Hz Region Voltage Frequency Nicaragua 120V 60 Hz Niger 220V 50 Hz Nigeria 240V 50 Hz North Korea 220V 50 Hz Norway 230V 50 Hz Okinawa 100 V 60 Hz Oman 240V 50 Hz Pakistan 230V 50 Hz Panama 110V 60 Hz Papua New Guinea 240V 50 Hz Paraguay 220V 50 Hz Peru 220V 60 Hz Philippi...

Page 35: ... Hz Tajikistan 220V 50 Hz Tanzania 230V 50 Hz Thailand 220V 50 Hz Togo 220V 50 Hz Tonga 240V 50 Hz Trinidad Tobago 115V 60 Hz Tunisia 230V 50 Hz Turkey 230V 50 Hz Turkmenistan 220V 50 Hz Uganda 240V 50 Hz Ukraine 220V 50 Hz United Arab Emirates 220V 50 Hz United Kingdom 230V formerly 240V 50 Hz United States of America 120V 60 Hz Region Voltage Frequency Uruguay 230V formerly 220V 50 Hz Uzbekistan...

Page 36: ...AL Country Plug Type Plug Picture Connector Type Connector Picture USA LP 30B LS15 Canada Japan LP 54 LS15 Taiwan LP 53 LS15 China PC 323 LS15 Korea LP E04 LS15 England LP 60L LS15 Singapore South Africa PE 364 LS15 PE 361 LS15 Plug Type ...

Page 37: ...English 26 Australia LP 23A LS15 Germany LP 33 LS15 France Sweden Finland Norway Belgium Netherlands Austria Switzerland LP 37 LS15 Denmark LP 38 LS15 Italy PE 336 LS15 ...

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