User manual GIGABYTE Q2532M

[. . . ] Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. All Rights Reserved GIGABYTE Q2532 Series Notebooks User's Manual Date Issued: 2011/04 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. [. . . ] CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with a precharge initially. You will need to connect the AC adapter to useyour notebook PC the first time. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your computer. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2. 2 Battery Maintenance Guidance Before you use your notebook on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the notebook is disconnected from external power. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the notebook is turned OFF. Please note the battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. NOTE: Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three month to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries require routine maintenance and care in their use and handling. Read through below instruction and your notebook will achieve the maximum battery life span. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power the notebook decreases. The run time of your battery will vary depending on the product's configuration and the applications that you run. Routinely check the battery's charge status. Battery terminals must avoid contact with any metallic substance. For preventing shortage, avoid silver coins, tinsels and any other metallic substances to contact the + and - terminals of the battery. For example, It might happen by inserting the batteries to a coat pocket or a leather handbag with some metallic substances mounted on it (metal buttons or zippers). [. . . ] You will see a few options, including Outdoor Contrast, Visual Desktop, Instant Backup, Windows Switch, Screen Zoom Out and Screen Zoom In. Users can choose any mode they need by pressing the respective hot key repeatedly. Outdoor Contrast: Sitting outside under the sunlight makes the screen hard to read. At this time, you need Outdoor Contrast setting to adjust the screen color for easier text reading. Q2532 SERIES USER'S MANUAL English 19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these problems. [. . . ]