Gigabyte M1405 Laptop User Manual
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1. Copyright 2010 by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved 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 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 recording or otherwise without prior written consent from GIGABYTE Trademarks GIGABYTE is registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 curr2. 47 8 1 Troubleshooting Warning Under the condition that you can t handle problems please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance and service AC Adapter Trouble Solution Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to the power source and notebook No power supplied to notebook Check the cable and plug to make sure they are OK If they are broken please contact your local dealer ASAP Battery Pack Trouble Solution The remaining power in battery pack may be not enough to power on the machine Connect AC Adapter to recharge it No power supplied to notebook Check temperature of battery pack s surface Battery pack can t be recharged if its temperature is too high or too low Recharge it only after its temperature is the same with the i normal environment one Can t be recharged eee after connecting AC adapter If battery pack is fully discharged it won t be recharged at once Please wait for a few some minutes If the power indicators of the battery pack are always not lit up its life may be over Please contact your dealer to buy another one Battery life depends on usage conditions of the Notebook You can change the settings in the Power Manager of the OS to save power Battery life is Battery pack can t exert its full capacity if it not as long as it Works when not fully recharged frequently should be Power Notebook by battery pack until its power drop
3. 00 eee 33 6 4 Ethernet LAN Connectionicciccsicsccscsssceccerosserisrseteesnacsacesberss 33 6 5 How to Secure the Notebook lt wo cirios 34 6 6 Upgrade the MGM OLY cion 34 6 7 WWAN SG CONNECHON itis accede nestteseweniineeresacseieeces 35 Chapter 7 Docking Station TV Features A Specification Sssnake 38 7 2 Top View Docking Station cuco cee 39 7 3 Rear View Docking Station eee eee eeneeeeeeee 40 7 4 Side Views Docking Statin snis 40 LO Ala MEN iii a acid 41 7 6 Attachment Undocking the NotebO0k oooccciincinocicocccconccnno 43 7 7 How to Connect an External D Sub Display 0 43 7 8 How to Connect an External DVI Display ee 44 7 9 How to Connect a USB Devices oiiiimicrniics 44 7 10 How to Connect an HDMI Display ee eee 45 7 11 How to Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Q amp A 8 1 Troubleshooting mesa ni 48 8 2 Frequently Asked Questions oooononcocnincnnnninocnnncncnonncanccnanacnno 51 8 3 Questions and ANSWeTS ooccccccnnoooccncccnnoooonnncnncconannnnoncnnncnanos 53 8 4 The Notebook Cafe oia da 54 8 5 GIGABYTE Service Information sssrinin 54 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Vill M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 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 un
4. CMOS Battery Low what should do Caution e Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal 2 If your computer is without power i e unplug the computer without first than using the Safe Removal application to warn the system can cause data to be lost or your system to become unstable For example if a device is unplugged during a data transfer data loss is likely If you use Safe Removal however you can warn the system before you power source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it for over 45 days you would lose the information stored in CMOS Please follow the steps below to reconfigure your CMOS settings 7 unplug or eject a device preventing possible loss of data if step1 Press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup utility you use Safe Removal however you can warn the system before you unplug or eject a device preventing possible loss step2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the of data following prompt choose lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt Note step3 Select Save Changes and Exit select lt OK gt and press For removable storage devices that can safely be removed lt Enter gt to restart your computer while the system is on the system disables write caching by Pree eer eee eer er errrrerrrerrrrrrr rrr rrrrrr rrr rer rrr rrr rrr rr rrr rrr rrr rrr rrr rrr irr rrr rs default It does this so the devices can be removed without How to unplug or eject devices los
5. Equipments connected the equipment can t work Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed correctly Stand by Hibernation Trouble Solution Please check if the Windows Media Player is running If Yes the notebook Can t enter into Standby can t enter into Standby or Hibernation Hibernation mode Please close Windows Media Player LAN Trouble Solution Be sure the RJ45 connector is firmly Cantbe connected connected to the network hub or switch M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 8 2 Frequently Asked Questions amp My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen What can do This is part of Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance then Power Options and change the time next to the Turn off Monitor option to the time you want You have the choice of either adjusting time for the power supply or for the battery Q amp Q Pve heard that cleaning and rearranging files on the hard drive gt will improve program s launch speed How do do this Good disk maintenances can improve program launch speed This normally includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting the hard disk so the files can be more efficiently grouped Windows contains maintenance based utilities for these tasks run Disk Cleanup to remove unneces
6. Place the disc into the center of the drive and click into place onto the round spinner section to secure the disc 3 Close the drive to initiate reading of the disc M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Emergency Release Sa O O In the event that the drive will not open an emergency release will need to be performed Take a thin long item such as a paper clip and put it gently into the small hole on the side of the drive and press inwards until the units drive clicks out This should only 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 place the front of the card Contacts facing down into the card reader slot and push or click in depending on cards format Your operating system should auto play the card Remove a Memory Card To remove the Memory Card gently pull the card from the slot Ensure that the card is not being read from or written to when removing M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 21 Chapter 4 The M1405 Specifications 4 1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware The M1405 will be available in a number of different specifications The listing below shows the possible configurations supported by the M1405 The actual specifications will depend on the M1405 model purchased Pro
7. proceeding 1 Remove the Comm Bay cover shown above to reveal the Mini Card slots There should be one open slot available 2 Line up the 3 5G mini card with the slot making sure to check the alignment of the notch and press the card into the slot 3 There should be an antenna plug available to plug into the mini card to allow for signal reception and transmission Plug this into the port on the card Follow the software installation steps on the next page 4 The SIM card slot is under the battery in the battery bay Follow the How To Remove Battery guideline to gain access to the slot and then install the SIM card M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 37 Chapter 7 Docking Station This section will tell you how to connect and operate the docking station It provides basic configuring operations 7 1 Features amp Specifications The extensive features of the GIGABYTE Docking Station are designed for enhanced usability and functionality and to extend the usability of M1405 The Docking Station providing expansion while the graphics GPU for improved graphics performance The GPU is a fully compliant High Definition supported GPU Docking Station Specifications The docking station features a number of ports and connections allowing for easy management and control of multiple peripherals Below lists the types of connections available to the user Compatibil
8. secured with screws Locks the optical disc drive in position Release the optical disc drive for removal 11 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 13 Chapter 3 Using the M1405 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the M1405 notebook It will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1405 3 1 The M1405 Keyboard The M1405 features a Windows Compatible Keyboard The set language of the keyboard will depend on the region This section is for the English Qwerty Layout Keyboard It is compatible with a standard 104 105 Key Windows keyboard accessed by using specific key press combinations and the hotkeys The number of keys on the keyboard will also vary va iia and region English M1405 Qwerty Keyboard Layout The M1405 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness and volume output To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey Function Description es Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F2 Wireless LAN Enables disables the Wireless LAN 5 function Fn F3 Brightness yx Down Decrease the screen brightness Fn F4 axt Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness Switches display output between the Display Toggle display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn
9. in the direction you want the pointer to move The touchpad reads only 1 finger at a time Do not use anything other than your finger on the touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad has two buttons these serve as the Left and Right side mouse buttons like those on a standard mouse The Left button is used to select and manipulate icons graphics text and other items The Right button is used to display a Context Options menu for the unit s operating system and or programs In the center of the two buttons you will notice a Fingerprint Reader We will now briefly discuss the use of the fingerprint reader 3 3 The Fingerprint Reader The M1405 features a fingerprint reader It includes a Security Tool to use to store your fingerprints and use the tool for quick authentication and also remove the need for typed passwords The Fingerprint reader allows 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 fingerprint to decrypt and allow access Log into Windows Unlock Windows and disable password based items such as Screen Saver or Sleep Hibernation Method to Swipe Your Finger s Use the below steps to correctly swipe your finger and record the needed fingerprint information into the system This will help you to ensure that you do not struggle setting up the security feature Launch the security t
10. on a Peer 2 Peer basis The connection speed will also be determined by the cable used and the network hardware that you connect to For Gigabit 1000Base T a CAT5E Category 5E Cable is required For 100Mbps 100BASE T a CAT5 Category 5 Cable is required To connect to a LAN simply take the cable and align it contacts facing down and push it into the RJ45 LAN port until it clicks into place AM To disconnect simply push the clip arm down and pull the cable out of the port to remove it 33 6 5 How To Secure the Notebook Connect a Kensington Lock To insert the cable simply line it up with the Kensington lock with the hole and insert If you have the key type turn the key in the lock direction and then remove the key to secure the lock into the hole If you have the type that uses a combination lock enter the combination insert the Kensington lock turn and then spin the combination to random numbers to lock Ensure the other end of the cable is secured to the desk or security lock Az O Disconnect a Kensington Lock To remove the cable simply insert the key or enter the correct combination twist in the unlock direction and then pull the lock out of the securing hole on the M1405 Notebook 6 6 Upgrade the Memory To upgrade the memory of the notebook follow the s
11. please refer to www gigabyte com tw eccccccccccccccccccccs The above specification is for users reference The final configuration depends on the M1405 users bought 4 2 The M1405 Special Functions Docking Station Optional The M1405 supports the unique docking station The docking station provided the main options to connect peripherals Second Battery Pack Optional The M1405 supports unique second battery pack you can dismount the optical disc drive and install second battery pack to extend battery life 23 4 3 The M1405 Quick Battery Life Test How To Test the Battery Life Once pressed the 6 Status LED Lights will illuminate between 1 The M1405 features a special function to test the life remaining in and 6 The more lights illuminated the higher the battery capacity the battery This function is tied to the secondary mouse button of of the battery while the less lights the lower the capacity the units touchpad The below section briefly explains how to use this feature on the notebook to enable you to check the battery life of the M1405 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 to 5 seconds to begin the test The notebook needs to be off to enable the test e g 5 out of 6 Illuminated CHA ye Batt
12. 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 sufficient 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 before you connect the power cord make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Before you clean your notebook turn it off first 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 ll should always be followed in order to pre
13. sure that the cable is seated firmly and securely Disconnect an External Display To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently pull out of the M1405 ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display output DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the display cable of the monitor or projector or display device M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 6 3 How to Connect an HDMI Display Connect an HDMI Display To insert the cable simply line it up with the HDMI port on the M1405 unit and press it into the port securely It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly Use the operating systems display properties to then get an image on the HDMI Output port Depending on your configuration the HDMI port can also carry a sound signal Disconnect an HDMI Display To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently pull out of the M1405 ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display output DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the HDMI cable or the cables connector head as well as the HDMI port 6 4 Ethernet LAN Connection The M1405 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 LAN controller defaults to Auto Discovery when any LAN cable is connected and will be able to operate
14. to damage under external forces Do not place any object on the keyboard or between the keyboard and the screen to prevent damage to the LCD screen 5 When traveling with GIGABYTE Notebook place it in a special case in a tidy manner as far as possible Excess objects may squeeze the machine and therefore damage the LCD screen 6 Do not touch the screen with sharp objects or fingers directly 7 It is recommended that the LCD screen be wiped with a special screen cleaning cloth Wipe the screen gently to avoid breakage of the screen 8 Prevent any liquid from entering the LCD screen as this may damage the elements of the LCD screen 49 Printer Trouble Solution Make sure the printer is powered on The data can t be output lt lt lt lt from notebook to printer Make sure its cable is OK and its USB interface is well connected to notebook Make sure your printer is compatible with ae your notebook Error printing Please refer to the user s manual of your printer for help Audio Trouble Solution Adjust sound controller Check the setting of sound volume of software Check if the ear phone is firmly No sound emitted connected Check the Devices Manager of Windows Be sure the Sound function has been activated and isn t interfering with other hardware USB Trouble Solution Check and be sure USB port of notebook is firmly connected with the USB cord of
15. F5 Koy Fn F6 Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off gt Toggle m ee Turns the speaker on and off p Volume Down Decreases the sound volume E Volume Up Increases the sound volume Fi ra WWAN Enables disables the WWAN function e Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function a Webcam Turns the internal webcam on and off M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL M1405 Keypad Overlay The M1405 keyboard does not have a numeric keypad but it does have the keypad overlay so that it can function like one would It is located as seen above towards the center right side of the keyboard The function of each key is shown in light blue to show what it does NumLk Enabling The Overlay The 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 secondary value The keys will operate in this mode until the overlay is disabled by again pressing the key M1405 Keypad Overlay a Windows Keys The M1405 keyboard has two keys that are specific to windows namely the Windows Start Button key which activates the Start menu a Application Key And the Application key which acts like the right click or right mouse button 15 3 2 The Touchpad The touchpad is very simple to use It represents the mouse pointer on screen Simply use your finger and slide it
16. Smart Manager 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 1 2 fal WWAN Stat 3 Tul LED atus Description Indicates the computer s embedded Num Lock LED numeric keyboard status for numeric data input Indicates the computer s input are all capital letters Indicates when the WWAN device is active WWAN module may be Cap Lock LED optional 4 Q Bluetooth Indicates when the Bluetooth device is Status LED active Bluetooth may be optional 5 lt Wireless LAN Indicates when the WiFi LAN device is Status LED active 6 8 HDD Status Indicates when the hard disk drive is LED active 7 Battery Status Flash when charging and off when LED the battery is full 8 x yo ae Status Indicates the computer s power status 2 5 Left View 12345 6 Icon Item Description Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Kensington Lock Slot 2 sem DC in Jack Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 Base T Connects to audio line out 4 Q Headphone Jack devices such as speakers and headphones 3 Ethernet Port Accepts inputs from external 5 Microphone Jack microphones The optical disc drive is used to read and write to CD and DVD discs depending on the notebooks configuration 6 Optical Disc Dri
17. able 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 e 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 e 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 NERGY STAR M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Introduction VI Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE M1405 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 M1405 It provides basic configuring operations and care and troubleshooting Vil Content Safety INSHUCHONS s iii rt ts l Regulatory Notices amp CertificatioNnS aisirsrsiiiisissiiiirriiiriirains ll INT OMUCTION vic ia VII Chapter 1 Knowing Your M1405 11 Hardware Checklist sic
18. adio i M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 3G Press the 3G icon to enable disable 3G device Optional Camera Press the camera icon to turn on off Webcam power Smart Charge Press the Smart Charge icon to select different power Skar mode 30 40 50 or Off when using USB power Optional Ce Screen Output Setting Press the camera icon to turn on off Webcam power Windows Docking Gadget Press the Docking Gadget icon to activate Docking Gadget Smart Turbo Press the Smart Turbo icon to enable disable Smart Turbo function The Introduction of GIGABYTE Smart Charge Function The GIGABYTE Smart Charge allows you to charge your digital devices through USB ports while the computer is in the sleep mode When your computer is powered through an AC adapter by direct AC power supply you will be able to use Smart Charge when the computer is in Off Sleep Hibernation mode However if the battery pack is the sole power supply for your computer Smart Charge only works in Off Hibernation mode To ensure sufficient power supply for system operation you can set the computer via GIGABYTE Smart Manager to automatically cease this function at 50 40 30 of power level Note Smart Charge function is available in selected models The Introduction of GIGABYTE Smart Turbo Function The enhanced system performance can be realized by the exclusive GIGABYTE Smart Turbo over clocking technology You can sw
19. ast or slamming it closed could damage the panel or notebook O 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 O Do not press or push on the panel or panel cover as it could cause damage to the panel O Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the panel O 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 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 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 configure the units operating system When the Software License Terms ar
20. ay because of the notching used so ensure that it is lined up correctly and do not force the USB connector into the port if it does not want to go in USB Devices support Plug and Play and should auto discover once detected within the operating system eo OOOO i Cala Ss E CEBO eo De P gt E e lt Remove the USB Device To remove the device look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and open the tool by double clicking with the 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 If there is no notebook installed on the docking station you will be able to pull the cable out without needing to follow the Safety Remove steps M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 7 10 How To Connect an HDMI Display Connect an HDMI Display To insert the cable simply lines it up with the HDMI port on the HDMI port on the docking station and press it into the port It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly Use the operating systems display properties to then get an image on the HDMI Output port AnAAAAAAAAAAAAL mm wo Disconnect an HDMI Display To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently pull out o
21. cessor E Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor E Intel Pentium ULV Processor E Intel Celeron ULV Processor Memory The M1405 supports 2x DDRIII Modules Chipset E Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset Graphics E Intel Mobile GMA 4500MHD Graphics Controller This graphics controller shares system memory Display 14 LED Backlight Wide XGA 1366x768 Framed Hard Disk 250GB 320GB 500GB 2 5 SATA HDD Optical Disk Drive E Slim Body DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive Bluetooth E Bluetooth 2 1 with EDR Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth Depends on model purchased Ethernet WiFi and 3 5G HM 10 100 1000 Base T RJ45 Ethernet E 802 11 b g n Wireless LAN E Built In 3 G Antenna Optional 3 5G Modem Mini Card Audio E 2x 1 5 Watt Speakers E internal Mic in Card Reader 4 in 1 Card Reader E Support Secure Digital SD E Multi Media Card MMC E Memory Stick MS E Memory Stick PRO MS PRO I O Port 2x USB 2 0 1x eSATA USB Combo 1x HDMI 1x D sub 1x RJ45 Mic in Earphone out 4 in 1 Card Reader DC in Jack Docking Port Battery Pack and AC Adaptor E Battery Li polymer 6 cell 39 96Wh 3600mAh E Input 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Universal E Output 19V DC 3 42A 65W Security E Kensington Lock Hole Biometric Fingerprint Reader M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Dimension amp Weight E 328 3 W x 230 D x 27 6 H mm E 1 62kg with 6 cell battery 1 75kg with ODD and 6 cell battery Service E More service information
22. d if you want to recovery Click on Recovery to begin the repair if you do GIGABYTE 4 The Recovering Window will open and begin the recovery GIGABYTE 5 Once it is complete you will be i 5 prompted to reboot the notebook RESTORE FINISH M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 5 3 GIGABYTE Smart 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 GIGABYTE BIOS Setup Un Press Continue to OS button to enter operating system Press BIOS Setup Utility button to enter BIOS setup utility BIOS Setup Utility Press System Recovery button to enter GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery System Recovery Press Shutdown button to shutdown the system 5 4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc The GIGABYTE M1405 Comes with a Driver and Utilities Disk should you need to reinstall any drivers or if you are installing the operating system because it did not ship with the notebook If the M1405 shipped with an installed operating system the drivers should be 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 You can find the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below Your Driver CD might differ in look to the one below and i
23. e 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 first 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 reconfiguration of this product during a thunderstorm Do not throw batteries into a fire doing so may cause explosion Check with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level surface M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 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
24. e displayed be sure to read them and agree with them before proceeding 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 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 fixed and cannot be changed 2 1 Front View q O Please be careful when opening the LCD display panel It is suggested to ope
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26. ent flow 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 e 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 floor 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 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 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 e If you us
27. ery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified 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 fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Battery Disposal amp 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 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 classified by the Bureau of Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technol ogy equipment ITE S R32323 The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard Replace
28. ery status Press here M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 25 Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities 5 1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager The GIGABYTE Smart Manager is a simple utility that gives direct control of system settings to the user in a simple interface Simple things such as turning the Wireless LAN on or off to adjusting the display brightness can be controlled from this simple yet powerful tools Smart Manager Introduction Due to variations of Smart Manager versions the interface icons sequence and functions might be different comparing to the guide Please operate the Smart Manager by the version preloaded dh 5 WiFi oe Ss d NY Battery Status Battery icon will be shows the capacity after properly install the battery If the battery icon turns in red color it means the battery is under low power usage 2 AC in If the AC Adapter is plugged in the AC in icon turns in green color Volume Control Press the volume control icon to adjust the volume level Mute 01 Press the mute icon to enable disable the mute mode Brightness Press the brightness icon to adjust the level of the display backlight brightness Power Mode Press the power mode icon to select different power management mode Wireless LAN T Press the Wireless LAN icon to enable disable Wireless LAN connectivity Bluetooth E Press the Bluetooth icon to enable disable Bluetooth r
29. f the GRFN ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display output DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the HDMI cable or the cables connector head as well as the HDMI port ravata arataa Vaat aTa aTa Ta TaT N 7 11 How To Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN The docking station features an RJ45 Ethernet port 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 o pE mM oy AS 45 Warranty Service GIGABYTE D1305 is covered with two year warranty since the date of purchase For more service information please refer to www gigabyte com tw M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Q amp A This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these problems Most 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 your unit supplier for assistance For website assistance go to the support section of www gigabyte com tw for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit or take the unit to the supplier directly for assistance
30. imple steps below If you do not wish to do the upgrade yourself you can contact the M1405 supplier for assistance 1 Locate the memory bay cover Shown as 1 The memory modules and slots are located below this cover 2 Remove the 2 security screws Shown as 2 and use a correct size screwdriver to remove them being sure not to damage the screws lift the cover off to expose the memory Locate the empty socket OR populated memory socket 3 If the slot is empty place the new or upgrade module on the slot 1 and presses it into the contacts then you press the chip 2 down and it clips into place Reverse these steps to remove a module Replace and then secure the memory bay cover M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 6 7 WWAN 3G Connection The M1405 depending on configuration features a WWAN 3G Connection This section will briefly explain how to install and set up the WWAN 3G unit if it did not ship with your M1405 If you purchased the GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you should have these items in the package E 1x WWAN 3G Mobile Broadband Card E 1x Driver CD E 1x Quick Installation Guide 35 a To install the 3 5G Mini Card please follow these steps however if you are not comfortable doing so please contact the supplier to install the Module for you Ensure the M1405 is off before
31. itch on off the Turbo Mode through GIGABYTE Smart Manager user interface Note that such setting will require a system reboot to be effective You can also choose Start with Smart Turbo Mode through our Smart Setup button to enjoy Turbo Mode during the current working session without system reboot However once reboot the system will switch on off the Turbo Mode according to your setting in GIGABYTE Smart Manager 27 5 2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery System Recovery Restore your M1405 Operating System The hard drive of the M1405 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 notebook 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 notebook 2 Turn the notebook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the tool GIGABYTE 3 The recovery window will open and give you the option to Recovery in the toolbar You will be prompte
32. ity M GIGABYTE M1405 Notebook I O Port E 6x USB 2 0 Ml HDMI DVI D sub E RJ45 E Mic in Earphone out E DC in Jack Graphics VGA model E GPU NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 E VRAM Size DDRIII 1GB E D sub Max Resolution 2048x1536 E DVI HDMI Max Resolution 2560x1600 LAN E 10 100 1000 Base T Compliant Ethernet LAN Buttons E Power On Off Button E Unplug Docking Button Status LED E Power LED Security E Kensington Lock Security Port Dimensions E 357 W x 177 D x 37 H mm Weight about 800g M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 7 2 Top View Docking Station The below image shows the top of the docking station When placing the notebook into the docking station is sure to align the connection ports on the notebook and the docking station Item Description This vent is used to allow the vent on the rear of the notebook to expel the hot air from the system without restrictions from the docking station Please be careful not to block this port The docking port is used to interface between the notebook and the station itself a E 39 allowing control and connectivity This port is very fragile Care must be taken when connecting and disconnecting 1 Air Vent Docking Port Connector If the docked computer is on press Un Docking button to initiate the un docking process 3 Un Docking The Power On Off button can switch on and shut d
33. less used in conjunction with the pre installed operating system Any change to the operating system may cause improper function 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 e GIGABYTE M1405 Notebook Computer e AC Adaptor and Power Cord plug depends on region e 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 8 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 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL How to Remove the Battery Pack To remove the battery simply follow the easy steps below Locate the 2 battery clips Shown as 1 amp 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 i
34. lier Using any other adaptor could cause damage or malfunction and might result in injury 41 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC in Jack on the left side of the rear of the docking station 3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet 42 Attachment The Docking Station This section explains how to connect the notebook to the docking station Please look at the images carefully and follow the instructions on how to connect them Docking Connector Docking Connector The images above show the notebook and the docking station Please take note of the placement of the docking ports When the notebook is placed the right way up the docking connectors will be on the same side Ensure that these 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 I T ALAaVDID NO a rara e ara Line up the notebook with the docking station as shown above and make sure of the positioning Once aligned gently place the notebook onto the docking station and press down firmly once aligned until the notebook is connected you will hear a solid click to confirm that the no
35. ly switch off the machine regardless of any data that might be lost remove the AC adaptor if plugged in and remove the battery pack DO NOT switch the unit back on immediately contact the provider of the notebook to arrange to have the unit dried and checked for any kind of damage 8 5 GIGABYTE Service Information More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website www gigabyte com tw M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 55
36. n it by holding the silver tip 2 2 Rear View az o IMAN o D 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 e g A o 2 Y 3 ma ODONODODooooDoooooe OULD 5 Soo UAL CODO T LDL U COOCOO OOC OLC E AN Fath 9 10 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Icon Item 1 mecapixecs Webcam 2 0 Microphone 3 LCD Display 4 Speakers 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad 7 Click Buttons 8 Fingerprint Reader a Smart Setup SMART b Smart Manager o 10 POWER Power Button Description Webcam for video communication Internal microphone for sound recording Displays computer output Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio For entering data into your computer Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons Fingerprint scanner for added system security 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
37. nitor to the docking 5 VGA D Sub Port station These can be CRT LCD or TV Displays 7 4 Side Views Docking Station The below image shows the Left and Right sides of the GIGABYTE Docking station Please refer to the below images for reference to ports connectors Left Side View The left side of the docking station has the following 1 2 34 Item Description 4 HDMI Port ee High Definition Monitors and 2 DVI Port For connecting Digital LCD Monitors 3 Mic in Jack For connecting an external Microphone A Audio For connecting External Speakers Headphones M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Right Side View Notebook Release Arm Ejector Switch The right side of the docking station has the Notebook Release Arm this is pulled to unlock the notebook from the docking station 7 5 Attachment Attachment The AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to ensure that the Docking Station is powered A number of ports on the docking station also use the power to operate It will also enable the charging of the 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 adaptor to work in most countries and regions It is recommended to use only the AC adaptor supplied in the box with the Docking Station and any AC adaptor approved by the supp
38. ool to start the process and follow all on screen prompts carefully Line up the finger central to the reader and at the start of the fingerprint Not the tip of your finger but near the first joint and then place this section onto the reader and draw the finger back towards you not too fast so that the scanner can read the print You will be notified if it is a good scan or a bad scan and it will store once successful It is recommended to store more than one fingerprint as a precaution 2 to 3 Prints will be ideal As you will see in the illustration below it will show the ideal way to scan M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Fingerprint Reader Start Point End Point Draw finger in this direction Avoid using the fingerprint scanner when Your fingers are dirty or grimy Soiled Oily Injured Very Dry or Flaky 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 Webcam The webcam is an embedded camera that is used to capture video take still images and to do video conference calls or person to person video chat For example Windows Live Messenger 17 3 5 Optical Disc Drive The M1405 features a preinstalled DVD Super Multi Optical Writer Drive When in use the drive has a flashing LED in the face and will not open It supports a wide range media types The d
39. otebook and have the AC adapter connected whenever possible did not use my spare battery for months have a problem with recharging it If you happen to leave your battery pack to go through an extended period of self discharge say more than three months the battery voltage level will become too low and needs to be Pre Charged to bring the battery voltage level high enough before it automatically for Li lon only resumes its normal Fast Charge Pre Charge may take 30 minutes Fast Charge usually takes 2 3 hours 53 8 4 The Notebook Care Through prolonged use the Notebook might become dirty or due to some form of accident require cleaning It may also become damaged due to travel and use Please follow the below guideline s to care for and clean the Notebook Ensure to always carry your Notebook in a Handy Bag or Case so that it is protected during travel and is better able to handle any of the normal bumps knocks and drops that occur Should the work surface of the notebook Palm Rest Touch Pad etc become dirty a slightly damp cloth and certified computer 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 Cleaner ONLY Any form of Household or abrasive cleaner can damage the LCD Panel In the event that any liquid is spilled in onto the notebook immediate
40. own the attached notebook The On Off status is shown by the LED 4 Power Button 5 Power LED The 1 Symbol in the image above shows the dipped area where the CPU Fan Vent will be aligned when docked The section is like this to allow flow of air to the systems fan Please ensure that this section remains free from obstruction to allow the notebook to adequately cool itself 7 3 Rear View Docking Station The below image shows the rear of the docking station All of the interface ports for peripherals are on the rear of the docking station Please refer to the below image to see placement of the ports 1 SS 5 E 23 4 5 Item Description This vent is used to allow the vent on the rear of the notebook to expel the hot air from the 1 Avent system without restrictions from the docking station Please be careful not to block this port The DC Jack is used to connect power to the 2 DC In Jack dock to power the ports on the station itself as well as to charge the units battery and power the graphics The LAN Port is used to connect the Docking 3 RJ 45 LAN Port Station and docked notebook to a wired network The port is capable of speeds up to 1Gbps The Docking Station has a total of 6 available 4 USB Ports ports for peripheral connections and the ports are USB 2 Compliant USB 2 0 The VGA D Sub port is used to connect an external analogue mo
41. rive can also support or play Dual Layer types Supported CD Writable Formats 1 CD R These discs can be written on once The data put on the disc cannot be changed or erased deleted 2 CD RW These discs can be written to more than once and can be erased They have a limited number of erases Supported DVD Writeable Formats For a Super Multi DVD Writer drive 1 DVD R and DVD R discs These can only written on once The data on the DVD Disc cannot be changed or erased deleted 2 DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs support being written on to more than once They have a limited number of 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 discs cannot be changed or erased deleted 2 DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded to more than once They have a limited number of erases Optical Disc Drive To open the optical disc drive press the button on the drive shown below and the drive will pop out Pull the drive gently to extend it Media will then need to be pressed onto the center spindle to secure the media To close the drive simply press it closed until it clicks into place The drive will then initialize and the disc will be read by the drive Drive Release Button 1 Press the drive release button to open the drive Pull gently once it pops open 2
42. s completely out of the bay Ensure to store the units battery in a safe and secure place so that it does not get damaged 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 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 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 f
43. s of data When write caching is disabled however the system will likely experience slower performance so be sure gt 1 In the notification area next to your task bar double click on to enable write caching when you have finished removing the the Safe Removal icon Safe removal displays a list of Plug device and Play devices that support safe removal and that are Pee ecccresccsecesesesessessecees saa E EER sososocooosooo sescoosocoocooo currently attached to the system If you do not see the Safe D Does the M1405 provide a hardware switch or function button to Removal icon your device does not support safe removal enable disable the Bluetooth function and you cannot unplug or eject your device using Safe Removal gt the M1405 provides a combined function button to enable disable the 3 5G Fn F10 and Bluetooth Fn F11 functions 2 In Safely Remove Hardware in the list of devices select PCC eee eee eee EEE E EEE EE EE EEE ESET ESSE ESSE SEES SOE EEE EEE EES EEE SEE EEE EEE EEE EEES the device that you want to unplug or eject and then click D What is the capacity of SDHC cards that M1405 can support on Stop This tells the system that you will be unplugging or ejecting the device The specification of SDHC that M1405 SD card reader supports shall be in accordance with that of the SD Association Currently the maximum capacity announced by SD Association is 32GB http Awww sdcard org developers tech sdhc 3 In Stop a Hard
44. s to a critically low level and the machine emits a high pitched beep or displays a warning message after that recharge battery packs to make battery pack work longer WARNING Please pay attention to the following informati on regarding the battery pack 1 Be sure to recycle the waste batteries property 2 Do not place the batteries near high temperature locations fire source or in burning fire as this may cause the batteries to explode 3 Do not assemble disassemble modify the batteries without authorization 4 Use the battery pack provided by the original manufacturer only Batteries other than those supplied by the original manufacturer may damage the device Keyboard Trouble Solution Press character keys but number displayed Check if Num Lock is activated instead of character Make sure there is no software to configure Confusing display the keyboard M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL WARNING Please pay attention to the following information about keyboard maintenance 1 Dust build up may occur in the keyboard after long term use It is recommended to clean the keyboard with a small brush Please shut down the machine before cleaning the surface of the keyboard and wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in cleaner or water gently 2 In case any liquid enters the keyboard shut off the power supply immediately remove the batteries and contact the original manufacturer directly for repair Do not di
45. sary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment fragmented file blocks For more info on these utilities please refer to your Windows documentation or Windows help Q amp Q What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook gt computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone amp There are echoes coming from my speakers What can do gt Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under the Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem was unable to shut the computer down from Windows pressed the power button to power off the computer but it didn t work How can force a power off computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen What can do gt Make sure you press the power button for at least 5 seconds Normally this will force the computer to shut off completely amp Why can t charge the battery of my notebook computer after it is out of use for some time gt After your notebook computer has not been used for a long time for example more than one month the battery will enter into low voltage protection mode Under this circumstance restoring to normal voltage will require the battery to be slowly charged for several hours Once the battery has been fully charged your computer will resume to normal operation 51 amp My computer says
46. sassemble the keyboard yourself for repair Hard Disc Drive HDD Trouble Solution The operating system is corrupted by incorrect operation or virus Try to clean the virus and then configure your operating HDD can t be booted system correctly Maybe the documents of your OS run in error please refer to the manual of your OS There is too much file fragment Use disk defrag tools to rearrange the programs on the hard disk HDD performs very slowly WARNING Please pay attention to the following information about Hard Drive maintenance 1 The hard disk is a high speed data storage device Avoid using the Notebook in unstable locations 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 the hard disk LCD Trouble Solution Press hot key Fn F5 to change the display mode if certain external monitor is connected The screen is blank Make sure the system isn t in the mode of Hibernation or Standby WARNING Please pay attention to the below points on the mounting design of the panel for the LCD module 1 Do not put heavy force along the edges of the active area 2 Do not put a heavy shock or stress on the panel and film surface 3 Do not put heavy goods on the display panel 4 The LCD screen is the most fragile component of the Notebook and is prone
47. t an External D Sub Display To remove the cable simply loosen the securing screws and grab the head of the cable and gently pull it out of the dock ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display out put DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the display cable of the monitor or projector or display device a opas Se a EE E Bat A 0000000000000000 SS y L m ES o Se 7 8 How to Connect an External DVI Display Connect an External DVI Display To insert the cable simply line it up with the port on the back of the dock and press it into the port securely Tighten the two securing screws so as to ensure that the cable stays connected monoAnnAnnAnnnn Disconnect an External DVI Display To remove the cable simply loosen the securing screws and grab the head of the cable and gently pull it out of the dock ensuring that the port is no longer active with a display out put DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage the display cable of the monitor or projector or display device ravaYaYaTaTaTaTaTaYaTaTaTaTaTaTalt 7 9 How to Connect a USB Devices Connect a USB Device 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 w
48. t will have the same notebook model on the Driver CD 2 Put the CD into the optical device An installation screen will appear You can then install all or the needed drivers from the interface GIGABYTE 29 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade 6 1 How To Connect USB Devices Connect a USB Device 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 correctly and do not force the USB connector into the port if it does not want to go in USB Devices support Plug and Play and should auto discover inside the units operating system and install drivers or request drivers Disconnect a USB Device To remove the device look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and open the tool by double clicking with the 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 Connect Displays Connect an External Display To insert the cable simply line it up with the port on the side of the M1405 and press it into the port securely Please note that the port does not have screw pin holes and the connector cannot be screwed into the M1405 Please make
49. tebook is then connected The Battery light should come on to indicate that it is seated and connected properly Ensure that the AC adaptor is connected first before connecting the notebook to the docking station M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL 7 6 Attachment Undocking the Notebook Follow the guide below to undock the notebook from the docking station Please follow the instructions to learn how to remove the notebook 1 If the docked computer is on you can initiate the undocking process by 1 Pressing the Un Docking button on the Docking Station 2 Clicking the Un Docking icon in the Docking Control Gadget 2 Pull the Ejector Level out and back until the notebook unclips from the docking station 3 Lift the notebook off of the docking station from the back of the notebook so as not to damage the docking connector E Un Docking E Monitor Setup An alternate option to step one is to Shut Down the notebook first and the follow steps 2 and 3 WARNING To avoid system crash or data loss make sure to follow the above instruction to safely remove the computer from the Docking Station 7 7 How to Connect an External D Sub Display Connect an External D Sub Display To insert the cable simply line it up with the port on the back of the dock and press it into the port securely Tighten the two securing screws so as to ensure that the cable stays connected Y TAU x Disconnec
50. 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 fluctuations and flicker 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 DM classifications e 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 fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharg ing may make the batt
51. tions 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv er e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e 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 M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL CE Notice European Union This symbol CE 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
52. ve 2 6 Right View Icon Item Description Connects to USB devices such as USB mouse USB printers and USB external HDD Accepts Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS and Memory Stick PRO MS PRO Note Push to remove install the card 4 USB2 0Port 2 A Multi Card Reader The combo port doubles as an eSATA eSATA USB 2 0 and a USB port allowing USB devices Combo Port and external Hard Drives to be connected using just one port w lt gt eSATA Supports high definition digital video 4 Homi HDMI Port connections 5 External Display Connects to a display device such as VGA Port external monitor and LCD projector 2 7 Base View Icon a e Item Docking Port Memory Compartment Communication Bay Battery Bay Description Connects to the Docking station for extension function Docking may be optional Housed the computer s main memory secured with screws Housed the computer s WiFi LAN and WWAN card secured with screw Houses the computer s battery pack o 12 LOCK 1D lt 0 20 gt M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL Battery Release Release the battery for Latch Battery Lock Hard Disk Bay Optical Disc Drive Lock Optical Disc Drive Release Latch removal Locks the battery in position Housed the computer s hard disk
53. vent fire 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 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 modifications 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 instruc
54. ware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device M1405 SERIES USER S MANUAL D How can M1405 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows mode gt Please refer to GIGABYTE website How to upgrade M1405 BIOS in the DOS and Windows mode 8 3 Questions and Answers Q can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack Is this normal A The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging There is a protection circuit inside the Notebook to prevent overheating User needs not worry Q My battery operation time is not as long as it should be Why A The battery is heat sensitive and can only be charged to its maximum if the battery and its environmental temperature remain within 15 25 C 59 77 F The more the temperature 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 unit by unplugging the AC Adapter Wait until it is cooled down Then plug in the AC Adapter to start recharging again gt did not use my spare battery for a few days Even though it was fully recharged there wasn t as much power left as a newly charged one Why The batteries will self discharge when they are not being recharged To make sure a battery pack is fully charged recharge before use Always keep the battery inside the N
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