Gigabyte M1405 User manual

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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.
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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currentow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.
• 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
oor.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re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re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.
•Ifyouuse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,rst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recongurationof
this product during a thunderstorm.
• Donotthrowbatteriesintoare,doingsomaycauseexplosion.
Checkwithlocalauthoritiesrstforbatterydisposalinstructions.
• Whensettingupyournotebookforwork,placeitonalevel
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• 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 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sufcient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rst,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
shouldalwaysbefollowedinordertopreventre,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.

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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modications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 instructions, 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:
●Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
●Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiv-
er.
●Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor
help.
●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.

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CE Notice (European Union)
This symbol 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 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uctuationsandicker
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
classications
• 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re.
• Rechargethebatteriesusingthenotebook’ssystem.Incorrectrecharg-
ing may make the battery explode.
• Donottrytorepairabatterypack.Referanybatterypackrepairor
replacementtoyourservicerepresentativeorqualied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re,orimproperlyhandledordiscarded.
• Keepthebatteryawayfrommetalappliances.
• Afxtapetothebatterycontactsbeforedisposingofthebattery.
• Donottouchthebatterycontactswithyourhandsormetalobjects.
Battery Disposal & 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.

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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classiedbytheBureauofStandards,
Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technol-
ogy equipment (ITE).
The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating
compliance with the BSMI standard.
Replaceable 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:
●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;
●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

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Introduction
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,
an d is des igne d t o pro v ide r e lia b le, no f uss co mput ing.
This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your
M1405. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and
troubleshooting.

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Content
Safety Instructions.............................................................................I
RegulatoryNotices&Certications.................................................III
Introduction.....................................................................................VII
Chapter1 KnowingYourM1405
1.1 Hardware Checklist ................................................................. 2
1.2 UsingtheBatteryPack ............................................................2
1.3 ConnectingtheACAdaptor.....................................................3
1.4 OpeningtheLCDPanel........................................................... 4
1.5 Turning On the Unit .................................................................5
1.6 TurningOffthePower .............................................................6
Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour
2.1 FrontView ...............................................................................8
2.2 Rear View ................................................................................ 8
2.3 TopView.................................................................................. 8
2.4 LED Indicators ......................................................................... 9
2.5 Left View................................................................................10
2.6 RightView .............................................................................10
2.7 Base View..............................................................................11
Chapter3 UsingtheM1405
3.1 TheM1405Keyboard ............................................................14
3.2 TheTouchpad .......................................................................16
3.3 TheFingerprintReader .........................................................16
3.4 TheWebcam .........................................................................17
3.5 OpticalDiscDrive .................................................................18
3.6 UsingaMemoryCard............................................................ 19
Chapter 4 TheM1405Specications
4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware ........................................... 22
4.2 TheM1405SpecialFunctions ...............................................23
4.3 TheM1405QuickBatteryLifeTest .......................................24
Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities
5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager .................................................. 26
5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ................................................. 28
5.3 GIGABYTESmartSetup .......................................................29
5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc................................................29
Chapter6 ConnectingPeripheralsandUpgrade
6.1 HowtoConnectUSBDevices...............................................32
6.2 HowtoConnectDisplays ......................................................32
6.3 HowtoConnectanHDMIDisplay .........................................33
6.4 EthernetLANConnection......................................................33
6.5 HowtoSecuretheNotebook................................................. 34
6.6 UpgradetheMemory.............................................................34
6.7 WWAN3GConnection..........................................................35
Chapter 7 Docking Station
7.1 Features&Specications......................................................38
7.2 Top View: Docking Station .................................................... 39
7.3 RearView:DockingStation...................................................40
7.4 Side Views: Docking Station.................................................. 40
7.5 Attachment ............................................................................41
7.6 Attachment:UndockingtheNotebook ...................................43

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7.7 How to Connect an External D-Sub Display..........................43
7.8 How to Connect an External DVI Display .............................. 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Questions .................................................51
8.3 QuestionsandAnswers......................................................... 53
8.4 The Notebook Care ...............................................................54
8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information ............................................54

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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 unless used in conjunction with the pre-installed operating
system. Any change to the operating system may cause improper
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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:
●GIGABYTEM1405NotebookComputer
●ACAdaptorandPowerCord(plugdependsonregion)
●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&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.
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How to Remove the Battery Pack
To remove the battery simply follow the easy steps below.
Locate the 2 battery clips (Shown as 1 & 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 is completely out of the bay. Ensure to
store the units battery in a safe and secure place so that it does not
get damaged.
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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.
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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.

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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 fast or slamming it closed could damage
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 open.
Do not press or push on the panel or panel cover as it could
cause damage to the panel.
Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything
in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the panel.
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
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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
conguretheunitsoperatingsystem.
When the Software License Terms are displayed, be sure to
read them and agree with them before proceeding.

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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.

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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xed andcannot
be changed.

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2.1 Front View
Pleasebecarefulwhen openingtheLCD display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 way as the
system could overheat.
2.3 Top View
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# Icon Item Description
1Webcam Webcam for video
communication.
2Microphone Internal microphone for sound
recording.
3LCD Display Displays computer output.
4Speakers Left and right speakers deliver
stereo audio.
5Keyboard Forenteringdataintoyour
computer.
6Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device
which functions like a computer
mouse.
7Click Buttons
The left and right buttons function
like the left and right mouse
buttons.
8Fingerprint
Reader
Fingerprintscannerforadded
system security.
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a). Smart Setup
b). Smart Manager
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“SmartManager”.
10 PowerButton 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 Description
1
Num Lock LED
Indicates the computer’s embedded
numeric keyboard status for numeric
data input.
2 Cap Lock LED Indicates the computer’s input are all
capital letters.
3
WWAN Status
LED
Indicates when the WWAN device
is active. (WWAN module may be
optional)
4
Bluetooth
Status LED
Indicates when the Bluetooth device is
active. (Bluetooth may be optional)
5
Wireless LAN
Status LED
IndicateswhentheWiFiLANdeviceis
active.
6
HDD Status
LED
Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
7
Battery Status
LED
Flashwhencharging,andoffwhen
the battery is full.
8
PowerStatus
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2.5 Left View
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# Icon Item Description
1Kensington
Lock Slot
ConnectstoaKensington-
compatible computer security
lock.
2DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
3EthernetPort Connects to an Ethernet
10/100/1000 Base-T
4Headphone Jack
Connects to audio line-out
devices such as speakers and
headphones.
5Microphone Jack Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
6Optical Disc Drive
The optical disc drive is used to
read and write to CD and DVD
discs depending on the notebooks
conguration.
2.6 Right View
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# Icon Item Description
1USB2.0Port
Connects to USB devices such as USB
mouse, USB printers and USB external
HDD.
2Multi Card Reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), Multi
Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS)
andMemoryStickPRO(MSPRO).
Note:Pushtoremove/installthecard.
3
/ eSATA
eSATA /USB 2.0
ComboPort
The combo port doubles as an eSATA
and a USB port allowing USB devices
and external Hard Drives to be
connected using just one port.
4HDMIPort Supportshighdenitiondigitalvideo
connections.
5External Display
(VGA)Port
Connects to a display device such as
external monitor and LCD projector.