User manual GIGABYTE Q1585M

[. . . ] All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q1585 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2010/04 This manual takes you, step by step, through setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without prior notice. No part or parts of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent. Trademarks Product names used herein are for identication purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ] This button turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep. 3 megapixel camera with 2 digital microphones allows you to snap a photo or create a video or hold a video conference or chat with just a click. The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program capable of utilizing the microphone. The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as an HD television, projector, or HD display to your computer for outputing a high definition signal. The e-SATA/USB combo port allows you to connect an external device such as an external hard disk drive or optical drive that use serial ATA as well as any type of USB device. The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The optical drive allows you to play back and write media discs such as CDs & DVDs. This light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system. The emergency tray release allows you to open the optical drive tray without powering on your notebook or in an emergency. The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. The following is an overview of the back of the notebook. 5 Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object with an optional security cable. The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook. The memory compartment contains the computer's memory modules. These are open vents for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer's internal components. Do not block these or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlets to become blocked. Do not cover the vents or place any object into or over the vents. It can be unlatched for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium-Ion battery, and latched in place again. This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the Q1585 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed. Your computer has two types of power sources: a Lithium-Ion battery and an AC adapter. [. . . ] Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to get the recovery started. Turn the netbook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the tool. The recovery window will open and give you the option to "Recovery" in the toolbar. You will be prompted if you want to recovery. [. . . ]