Gigabyte U2442N User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook.
This manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. The nal product
conguration depends on the model at the point of your purchase. GIGABYTE reserves
the right to amend without prior notice. For more detailed information, please visit our
website at www.gigabyte.com
Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
Check Supplied Items
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AC Adapter Power Cord Handy Bag (Optional)
Manual Driver CD Warranty Card
* The illustrations in this document may appear differently from your model.
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1Connect the the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the right side of the notebook.
3Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

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Switching on the Power
After you turn on the U2442 for the very first time, do not turn it off until the
operating system has been configured. Please note that the volume for the
audio will not function until Windows® Setup has completed.
Booting Up the U2442 for the First Time
Depending on your conguration, the Microsoft®Windows® Boot Screen will be
the rst screen that you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on-screen
prompts and instructions and enter your personal information to complete the
setup of the Windows® Operating System.

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Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
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Top View
Left View
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1Webcam
2Microphone
3Speakers
4TouchPad
5Battery Indicator Button 
6LED Indicators 
7Power Button
8Smart+ Button 
Press the right button of touchpad to
check the remaining battery power.
Bluetooth Status LED
Wireless Lan Status LED
HDD Status LED
Battery Status LED
Power Status LED
To call out smart manager function.
● Smart Setup–
Under off condition, Push “ ” to enter
“smart setup” menu in off mode. You
can choose BIOS Setup Utility system
recovery in the setup menu.
● Smart Manager–
In Windows® Mode Press “ ” button
to initiate “Smart Manager”.
1Ethernet Port
2D-sub (VGA) Port
3USB Port x 2
4Microphone Jack
5Headphone Jack
6Kensington Lock Slot

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Base View
Right View
1SD Card Reader
2USB Port x 2
3HDMI Port
4DC-in Jack
1Memory Compartment
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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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Function Description
Fn+F1 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F2 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the Wireless LAN
function.
Fn+F3 Brightness Down Decreases 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 Screen Display Toggle Turns the screen display 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 Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn+F11 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Fn+F12 Webcam Turns the internal webcam on and off.
Fn+Space Keyboard Backlight Toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.
Hotkeys
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●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 Recovery
● If the machine you purchase already has operating system built-in, you can
restore the system back to factory default by using GIGABYTE Smart Recovery.
Please be noted that the GIGABYTE Smart Recovery interface, icons, utilities
and software versions may vary based on the purchased models. Please operate
GIGABYTE Smart Recovery according to the default built-in version.
● Please be noted that personal data will be lost after recovery, do remember to
backup any data before operating this function.
● 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
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Press”Continue to OS” button to enter operating system.
Press”BIOS Setup Utility” button to enter BIOS setup utility.
Press”System Recovery” button to enter GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery.
Press”Shutdown” button to shutdown the system.

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SKU Type U2442
CPU 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor
Operating System Microsoft®Windows® 7/ Windows® 8 Compliant
Display
● 14" 16:9 HD+ Ready LCD Panel, 1600x900, with LED
back-light
● 14” 16:9 LCD Panel, 1366x768, with LED back-light
(Optional)
System Memory DDRIII SO-DIMM 2 slot (Max 4GB*2)
Chipset Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
Video Graphics
● Intel® HD Graphics 4000
● NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M 2GB, Supports NVIDIA
Optimus Technology
Storage Device ●
2.5” 9.5mm SATA HDD
● Solid State Drive(SSD)
Audio 2 Watt Speaker*2, Internal Microphone
I/O Port USB 3.0*2, USB 2.0*2, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in,
Earphone-out, SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack
Communications
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
802.11b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth v4.0
Webcam 1.3 Megapixel
Battery Li-polymer, 4000mAh, 4.2V, 44Wh
Dimensions 339(W) x 233(D) x 18.5~20.5(H) mm
* This specication is for users’ reference only. The nal conguration depends on the users' bought.
Specication
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Appendix
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■ Warranty & Service:
Warranty and service and related information please refer to the warranty card
or GIGABYTE service website as the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/technical-support.aspx
■ FAQ:
FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq.aspx