This Manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. For more detailed information, please visit our website at All specifications are subject to the manufacturer's configuration at the time of shippingand may change without prior notice, written or otherwise. 1 Check Supplied Items AC Adapter Power Cord Manual Global Warranty Card Handy Bag (Optional) Battery Pack Driver CD * The illustrations in this document may appear different from your model. 2 Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time 12 1 Insert the battery pack into the compartment. Remember to slide the switch to the “Lock” position. 2 2 English 213 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the left side of the notebook. Connect the power cord to the power outlet. 1 2 3 Lift up the rear panel to open your notebook and press the power button to turn on. 1 ! Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. No action is required until the setup window appears. 3 Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour Top View 1234568977 1 Web Camera 2 Microphone 3 LCD Display 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad 6 Click Button 7 LED Indicators . 8 Microphone Jack 9 Headphone Jack . Num. Lock Indicator Caps Lock Indicator 3.5G Indicator Bluetooth Status LED Wireless LAN Status LED HDD Status LED Battery Status LED Power Status LED Left View 1 DC-in Jack 2 Ethernet Port 3 Docking Port 4 External Display (VGA) Port 5 eSATA\USB 2.0 Combo Port 6 Power Button 123456 Right View 1 Function Key . 2 Multi Card Reader . 3 USB Port 4 HDMI Port 5 Kensington Lock . To activate the Function Key a) During the off mode, press “Fn” 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 operation system, press “Fn” button to initiate “Smart Manager”. . Supports Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) card. 123453 Base View 142245344 1 Battery Bay 2 Battery Release Latch 3 Hard Disk, Communication, and Memory Bay 4 Speakers 5 SIM Card Slot 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 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 the Wireless LAN function. Fn+F3 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness. Fn+F4 Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. Fn+F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn+F6 Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn+F7 Speaker Toggle Turns the speaker on and off. Fn+F8 Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+F9 Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+F10 3.5G Enable/Disables the 3.5G function. (3.5G module is optional) Fn+F11 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Fn+F12 Webcam Turns the internal webcam on and off. 4 GIGABYTE Software Application (The interface, icons and functions of the software listed below may vary based on the purchased models.) . GIGABYTE Smart Manager You can activate GIGABYTE Smart Manager by double clicking on the shortcut icon on the desktop if the machine you purchased has the operation system built- in. GIGABYTE Smart Manager is an icon-based control interface, enabling users to intuitionally access common system setup as well as GIGABYTE exclusive utilities. Please be noted that the GIGABYTE Smart Manager interface, icons, utilities and software versions may vary based on the purchased models. Please operate GIGABYTE Smart Manager according to the actual version built-in. . GIGABYTE Smart Switch bitGIGABYTE Smart Switch allows users to switch Windows® 7 system to either 64-bit or 32-bit. The Smart Switch can be accessed from the desktop (see figure icon). You can also access Smart Switch from Windows Gadget. (see figure icon). The handle position helps to show the current mode, and serves as a tool to switch to another mode by pulling it down. Following dialog box will show up when the icon is clicked to toggle between modes. The system will ask you to save all your work before proceed. System will reboot and change to the mode selected in previous step. TIPS: 64-bit and 32-bit operating systems are installed in different partitions (the files and programs are saved separately). Therefore, you will need to install the software in both modes if you would like to use it in both modes. . GIGABYTE Smart Recovery WARNING: Please refer to explanation as below to operate GIGABYTE Smart Recovery utility (under either 64-bit or 32-bit operating system). 1. Two options will appear when entering into Smart Recovery. 2. Both 64-bit and 32-bit systems will be restored back to f...
