Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All Rights Reserved
GIGABYTE i1520 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.
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Microsoft® , MS-DOS, Windows® , and Windows® Sound System are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Intel® & Atom™. are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Sound Blaster & Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
General Safety Precautions
In order to ensure your safety and the safety of you notebook, we ask
that your carefully follow these safety precautions.
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CAUTION: Using your notebook for long periods of time, with
the base resting directly on exposed skin, can cause injury,
burns or discomfort from the heat buildup that is generated from
the base of your portable computer.
● After removing the notebook from the box, please ensure that all
packaging materials are kept out of the reach of small children as
they can cause a potential choking hazard. The packaging
materials should be safely stored away in the event that it may be
used again for safe transportation of the notebook.
● Ensure that the AC Adapter and power cable are placed in a safe
area where it cannot be tripped over or stepped on. The AC
Adapter should be situated in a well ventilated area and should
have nothing resting on or covering it.
● Before turning on the notebook, ensure that it is placed on a level
surface with at least 10 cm of clearance around the air vents, which
will aid in proper cooling.
● Do not obstruct the air vents of the notebook and do not insert any
foreign objects into this space. Doing this may cause a short circuit or
may cause the CPU fan to malfunction, resulting in the risk of a re
or electric shock. This may eventually render permanent damage to
the notebook.
● Do not press or touch the display panel.
● Only use the AC Adapter that is provided with the notebook or
that which is recommended by the manufacturer. Using non-
recommended or non-approved parts may cause damage or increase
the risk of a re or explosion. In the event that another AC Adapter is
required, advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent,
in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended.
● Please follow the battery installation guidelines. Incorrect
installation of batteries may increase the risk of a re or explosion.
● Only replace old batteries with the same or an alternative
compatible battery that is recommended by GIGABYTE or an
authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre.
● Before connecting the notebook to the power outlet, make sure
that the voltage rating of the AC Adapter is compatible with the
power specication in the country where you are located. A
detailed list of the power specication for different countries can
be found on page 39.
● When using an extension cord, please make sure that the total
sum of ampere ratings for all connected devices does not exceed
the total ampere capacity for the circuit.
● Before removing the battery from the notebook, make sure rstly
that the notebook is switched off and secondly that the AC
Adapter is disconnected from the electrical wall socket. Once this
is done, it would be safe to remove the battery.
Do not carry the notebook battery, loose, in your handbag,
backpack or pocket where loose metal objects (money, keys,
chains, pens, etc) may be present. The metal objects can short
circuit the terminals of the battery resulting in overheating
that could cause a re hazard. In the event that you need to
transport the battery separately from the notebook, please place
it inside an anti-static bag.
● Discard old worn out batteries according to the instructions on
Page VI. Never throw batteries into a re as this can cause an
explosion.
● Never attempt to repair or service the notebook yourself. Please
refer all repairs and servicing to qualied service personnel at a
GIGABYTE Authorized Service Centre.
Travel Tips
Although notebooks are designed to be as robust as possible to cater
for a mobile lifestyle, extreme care and caution should be taken when
travelling. When travelling by land, sea or air, every precaution should
be taken to make sure that the notebook is well secured when it is not in
use.
● The most essential accessory you should have when travelling is a
good carry case for your notebook. The case should be well
padded to protect your notebook from drops and bumps, etc and
should be big enough to hold the size of notebook.
● Make sure there is enough room to carry your AC Adapter and
spare battery etc. Only carry the necessary items in your carry
case, as the weight can become tedious especially when walking
long distances or waiting in long queue’s.
● When travelling by air, never book your notebook with checked
baggage. Always declare it as hand baggage so that you can carry
it into the airplane cabin with you. Most airlines allow two pieces of
hand baggage with one of them being a bag or carry case with a
portable notebook. Please consult your local airline for more details.
● When placing your notebook on an X-Ray, make sure that you keep
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a close eye on it when it is on the conveyor belt. Hold on to your
notebook until the last minute before placing it on the conveyor.
In some airports it could be stolen while you are stuck in a queue
waiting to pass through the metal detector.
● Notebooks and hard drives can pass through X-Ray machines but
never allow these to pass through a metal detector. This can cause
data loss to the hard drive.
● Never place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment as
this can make it susceptible to damage caused by turbulence that
may be experienced during the ight or in other case theft. You can
store your notebook under your seat, where it is always in sight.
● You should take every precaution to protect your notebook from dust,
dirt, liquid spillage, food droppings, extreme weather conditions and
direct exposure to sunlight.
● When travelling between different climates, from one extreme to
another, condensation may occur inside the notebook. If this does
happen, please allow sufcient time for the moisture to evaporate
completely, before attempting to switch on.
● When travelling from extremely colder to extremely warmer climates
in a short space of time, and vice versa, please allow the notebook
some time to adapt to the change in environment.
Usage Tips
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When unplugging the power connector from the notebook,
please hold and pull on the connector or the strain relief loop to
disconnect. Do not pull the power cord itself as this can cause
damage to the cable or the notebook.
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In the event of an electrical storm, please disconnect the
notebook from the power source and unplug any network or
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telephone cables that may be connected to the notebook.
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Do not use the notebook near water sources, like bathtubs,
washing basins, kitchen or laundry sinks or swimming pools.
Liquid that can spill onto the notebook by accident can cause
electric shock to you and damage to the notebook.
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Cleaning Tips
When cleaning the notebook, please make sure that the notebook
is switched off and disconnected from the power source and that the
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battery is removed.
Notebook Cover:
Use a microber or lint free soft cotton cloth and kitchen detergent (mix 5
parts water to 1 part detergent).
● Wet the cloth and wring out all excess liquid and wipe the surfaces
clean.
● Take extra care to make sure that the cloth is damp and not very wet,
especially when cleaning around the air vents and other openings as
too much liquid in the cloth could drip onto the external components
causing damage to the notebook.
● Do not clean the keyboard with this liquid.
Keyboard:
● It is advisable to use a can of compressed air to clean debris that
maybe caught underneath the keys.
● Isopropyl alcohol can be used to clean the keys by dipping a lint-
free soft cloth into it, wringing out the excess liquid and wiping the
keys.
● Allow to dry for at least 5 minutes.
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LCD:
● It is best to use a microber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD.
● If there are any marks or stains present, it would be wise to use
commercially available LCD cleaning kit. When using a commercially
available LCD cleaning kit, never spray the liquid directly onto the
screen. You must spray it onto the cleaning cloth and then wipe the
screen clean.
● If this is not available then you can mix 50% isopropyl alcohol and
50% distilled water to clean the surface of the LCD screen.
● Dip the lint free soft cotton cloth into the solution, wringing out excess
liquid.
● The cloth must be damp but not dripping with liquid.
● Take care not to let any excess liquid drip into the notebook.
● Start from the top of the LCD surface and wipe from side to side.
● Continue with this until the entire LCD surface has been cleaned.
● Wipe the display with a clean, dry lint free soft cotton or microber
cloth.
● Wait for the LCD surface to dry completely and then close the lid.
Be careful when using Isopropyl Alcohol as this is a
ammable liquid. Please keep away from children,
naked ames or a notebook that is switched on.
Warranty Guidelines
All warranty repairs and service must be carried out by a GIGABYTE
Authorized Repair Centre.
GIGABYTE Limited Warranty
GIGABYTE warrants, that the GIGABYTE branded Notebook/Netbook
is free of any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
during the warranty period.
● All GIGABYTE supplied AC adapters and batteries carry a 1 year
limited warranty.
● The warranty is effective from date of purchase.
● If proof of purchase cannot be shown, then the warranty will be
determined based on the date of manufacture.
● The limited warranty is only valid for GIGABYTE branded or supplied
hardware.
● In the event that a defect arises in materials or workmanship and
proof is shown of this defect, GIGABYTE will, through its authorized
service provider or partner, repair the product at no extra charge,
using new or refurbished replacement parts in order to fulll the
warranty obligations.
● If, during the warranty period, GIGABYTE or its service provider is
unable to repair the product, the product will be replaced with a
comparable product that is new or refurbished.
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Warranty Limitations
The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following…
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● Software, including the operating system and applications supplied
with the product. This also includes third party software that may be
installed after purchase.
● Third party hardware, products and accessories not supplied by
GIGABYTE. This also includes third party hardware that may be
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bundled with the notebook or netbook.
● Products with missing or defaced labels and/or serial numbers
● Products damaged by environmental factors, which include oxidation
● Products damaged by natural disasters or acts of God.
● Physical Damages which include, but not limited to, the following:
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Unauthorized modications, repairs or servicing
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Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in the user
manual.
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Improper assembly
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Damages caused by transport due to improper packaging or
mishandling by the courier company unless transport is part
of the warranty conditions in certain countries.
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Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power
or power surges.
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Damaged or cracked components
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Liquid damage
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 modications made to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates,
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 guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, 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 receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
towhich 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 nstallation instructions.
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RF Exposure
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
CE Notice (European Union)
This symbol indicates this Booktop i1520 notebook complies with
the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This
symbol also indicates that i1520 meets the following technical standards:
● EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio
Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”
● EN 55024 — “Information technology equipment - Immunity character-
istics - Limits and methods of measurement.”
● EN 61000-3-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter 3:
Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions (Equip-
ment 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 current up to
and including 16 A.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two clas-
sications
● 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
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Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on
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Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears
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.
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Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharg-
ing may make the battery explode.
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Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or
replacement to your service representative or qualied service personnel.
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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.
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Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
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Afx tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
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Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
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Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. 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-
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tery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper
disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
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with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
Most i1520 computers are classied by the Bureau of Standards,
Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information
technology equipment (ITE).
The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating
compliance with the BSMI standard.
Replaceable Batteries
If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if
replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for
example, 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 boththe 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
WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE BATTERY TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
Con gratulations and thank you f or pur chasing the GIGABYTE
notebook computer. This portable notebook computer provides
excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you
reliable, no fuss computing.
This manual will explain to you, step by step, how to setup and
begin using your i1520. It provides basic configuring, operation,
care and troubleshooting guidelines.
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Content
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General Safety Precautions...............................................................I
Travel Tips ........................................................................................II
Usage Tips .......................................................................................II
Cleaning Tips...................................................................................III
Warranty Guidelines ........................................................................IV
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Regulatory Notices & Certications ..................................................V
Battery Disposal & Caution.............................................................VII
Introduction ....................................................................................VIII
Chapter 1 Before You Start
1.1 Make Sure You Have Everything .............................................4
1.2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer ................................... 4
1.3 Turning on the Unit ..................................................................5
1.4 Turning off the Power ...............................................................5
1.5 Top View .................................................................................. 6
1.6 Left View .................................................................................. 7
1.7 Right View ................................................................................8
1.8 Bottom View .............................................................................8
2.3 Starting Your Notebook ..........................................................12
2.4 Switch and Status Indicators ..................................................12
2.5 Using Function Keys .............................................................. 14
2.6 Using the Touchpad ...............................................................15
Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade
3.1 How To Connect USB Devices .............................................. 18
3.2 How To Connect Displays ......................................................18
3.3 How to Connect an HDMI Display .........................................19
3.4 Ethernet LAN Connection ...................................................... 19
3.5 How To Secure the Notebook ................................................20
3.6 Upgrade the Memory ............................................................. 20
3.7 WWAN 3G Connection .......................................................... 21
Chapter 4 i1520 Utility
4.1 Conguration Center utility .....................................................24
4.2 Always-Aware applications .................................................... 25
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Power Sources .......................................................................10
2.2 Recharging the Battery .......................................................... 11
Chapter 5 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery
5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery ..................................................28
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 30
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................33
6.3 Questions And Answers .........................................................35
6.4 The Notebook Care ................................................................36
6.5 GIGABYTE Service Information .............................................36
Appendix
i1520 Specications ............................................................... 38
International Country Voltage ................................................39
Plug Type ...............................................................................43
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Chapter 1 Before You Start
This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and
to use the i1520 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
function.
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1.1 Make Sure You Have Everything
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When you r eceive your noteb ook PC, unp ack it carefully and
check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a precongured model you should have the following:
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● GIGABYTE Notebook Computer
● Lithium-Ion Battery
● AC Adapter with Power Cord
● Driver Disc
● Quick Start Guide
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Once you have checked and conrmed that your notebook system
is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of
your notebook components.
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the actual
appearance of your notebook may vary from that shown in this
manual.These images are for illustration purposes.
To install the battery please follow these steps:
1. Slide the battery into the slot until both latches (Shown as A & B)
“click” into place.
2. You may hear a “clicking” sound, once the battery is secure.
Slide latch 2 to the left to lock the battery in place.
1.2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer
Opening the Display Panel
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up. Use one hand to
keep the base of the notebook down rmly, and use the other hand
to open the display.The hinges are designed to keep the notebook
screen closed without the need for a latch.
When closing it, be sure not to slam the display shut as this can
damage the display and notebook.
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1.3 Turning on the Unit
Switching on the Power
The power indicator will be illuminated when the power is switched
on. After you turn on the i1520 for the very rst time, do not turn it
off until the operating system has been congured. Please note that
the volume for the audio will not function until Windows Setup has
completed.
Booting Up the i1520 for the First Time
Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows Boot
Screen will be the first 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
1.4 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.
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If you have unsaved work or are busy, ensure that you save it to
the hard disk drive or any other storage device.
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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.
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Make sure that the hard disk indicator light is off. If you turn off
the system while is being accessed, data loss can occur and disk
damage may occur.
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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.
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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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1.5 Top View
The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.
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NO. Item Function
The built-in 1.3 megapixel camera with 2
1 Webcam
2 LCD Display
digital microphones allows you to snap
a photo or create a video or hold a video
conference or chat with just a click.
The display panel is a color LCD panel
with back lighting for the display of text and
graphics.
Stereo
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Speakers
Power On
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Button
The built-in speaker system features an
integrated digital audio controller that
produces rich, vibrant sound.
This button turns your notebook on and off
or puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On
Button in the Power On section for more
information.)
A full-size keyboard with dedicated
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Windows® keys. The layout will depend on
the region you live in.
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Touchpad &
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Buttons
The touchpad pointing device is a mouse
like cursor control with two buttons and a
touch sensitive movement pad. The left and
right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons.
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Wireless
Switch
This switch allows you to toggle the
notebook PC’s wireless connection.
The Status indicator lights correspond to
specic operating modes. These modes
are: The Caps Lock / Bluetooth
Transmission / Hard Disk Drive Activity /
Wireless Transmision / Battery / Number
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Status
Indicator
Lights
Lock.
1.6 Left View
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The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook.
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NO. Item Function
External
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Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external monitor.
The HDMI port allows you to connect a
2 HDMI Port
video device to your computer for outputing
a high denition signal.
LAN (RJ-45)
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Port
e-SATA/USB
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combo port
The LAN port is designed to support a
10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug.
The e-SATA/USB combo port allows you
to connect an external device as well as
any type of USB device.
The USB port allows you t o co nne ct a
5 USB 2.0 Port
Universal Serial Bus device. It supports
v2. 0 of the USB standard, which allows
data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s.
Express Card
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Slot
The Express Card Slot allows you to install
one Type-II Express Card Slot.
The memory card reader offers the fastest
Multi Card
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Reader
and most convenient method to transfer
pictures, music and data between your
notebook and ash compatible devices.
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External
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Monitor Port
LAN (RJ-45)
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Port
The external monitor port allows you to
connect an external monitor.
The LAN port is designed to support a
10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug.
The USB port allows you to connect a
3 USB 2.0 port
Universal Serial Bus device. It supports
v2.0 of the USB standard, which allows
data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s.
Express Card
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Slot
The Express Card Slot allows you to install
one Type-II Express Card Slot.
The memory card reader offers the fastest
and most convenient method to transfer
Multi Card
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Reader
pictures, music and data between your
notebook and ash compatible devices
such as digital cameras, MP3 players,
mobile phones, and PDAs.
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1.7 Right View
The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook.
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NO. Item Function
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Headphone
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Jack
Microphone
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Jack
3 USB 2.0 Port
Optical Disc
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Drive
Power
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Adapter
Port
Kensington
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Lock Slot
The headphone jack allows you to connect
headphones or external speakers and
ampliers.
The microphone jack allows you to connect
an external microphone.
The USB port allows you to connect universal
serial bus devices. It supports v2.0 of the
USB standard, which allows data exchange
rates as high as 480 Mb/s.
The optical drive allows you to play back and
write media discs such as CDs & DVDs.
The power adapter port allows you to plug
in the AC adapter to power your notebook
and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery.
Only use certied AC adaptors.
The Kensington® lock port allows the
notebook PC to be secured using
Kensington®compatible notebook PC security
products, which includes a metal cable and
lock that prevent the notebook PC to be
removed.
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1.8 Bottom View
The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook.
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NO. Item Function
The battery bay contains the internal
Lithium-Ion battery. It can be unlatched
for the removal of the battery when stored
1 Battery Bay
HDD
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Compartment
Cover
RAM
3
Compartment
Cover
over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged
Lithium-Ion battery, and latched in place
again.
Th e HD D compartment contains the
computer's hard disk drive.
The memory compartment contains the
computer's memory modules.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the
i1520 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 Power Sources
Your computer has two typ es of power sources: a Lithium -Ion
battery and an AC adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
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The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC as
well as charging the battery.
It is recommended that only the AC adapter supplied with the i1520
is used. Any other adapter could cause damage or malfunction and
might result in injury.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your.
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2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch
from DC power to battery power.
CAUTION: The Lithium-Ion battery does not ship with a pre-
charge initially. You will need to connect the AC adapter to
useyour notebook PC the rst time.
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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your computer.
3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet.
2.2 Recharging the Battery
The Lithium-Ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter.
To recharge the battery, make sure the battery is installed and the
computer is connected to the AC adapter.
There is no “memory effect” in Lithium-Ion batteries; therefore you
do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging.
The charge times will be signicantly longer if your notebook PC is
in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery
more quickly, put your computer into Suspend mode or turn it off
while the adapter is charging the battery.
Low Battery State
When the battery level is low, a notication message appears. If you
do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues
to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your
notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your
data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.
CAUTION:To protect your notebook from damage, use only
the power adapter that came with it because each power
adapter has its own power output rating.
Once your notebook PC goes into suspend mode as a result of
a dead battery, you will be unable to resume operation until you
provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged
battery. Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/
Resume button to resume operation. In Suspend mode, your data
is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided
promptly, the power indicator stops ashing and then goes out, in
which case you have lost the data that was not saved. Once you
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provide power, you can continue to use your computer while an
adapter charges the battery.
Battery Replacement
There is danger of explosion if an incorrect battery type is used for
replacement. For computers equipped with a replaceable LithiumIon battery pack, 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 computer, there shall
be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing
instructions.
The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with
an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
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2.3 Starting Your Notebook
Suspend / Power on Button
The suspend/power on switch is used to switch on your notebook
from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or
charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your
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notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above
the keyboard. If you need to take an extended break, press the
button again to place the notebook into sleep mode or turn it off.
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CAUTION: Do not carry your notebook around with the power
on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging
the hard disk.
When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On
Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and confguration for
correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits an audio
warning and/or displays an error message on the display with a
description or code.
Depending on t he nature of the problem, you may be able to
continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS
setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion
of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the installed
operating system.
2.4 Switch and Status Indicators
Wireless Switch
Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or
Bluetooth (on selected models) O N or OFF with an on-screen
display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will
light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless
LAN or Bluetooth.
The status indicator lights correspond to specic operating modes.
These modes are: The Caps Lock / Bluetooth Transmission / Hard
Disk Drive Activity / Wireless Transmision / Battery / Number Lock.
CAUTION Never turn off your notebook during the Power On
Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur.
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The Caps Lock
Indicato
This indicator tells you that the
keyboard is set to type in all capital
r
or uppercase letters.
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Transmission
Indicator
Hard Disk
Drive Activity
Indicator
Wireless
Transmission
Activity
Indicator
Battery
Indicator
The Bluetooth Transmission Activity
Indicator tells you whether Bluetooth
network is activated or not.
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
activity indicator tells you whether
your internal hard drive is being
accessed and, if so, how fast.
Do not switch off the botebook if
this light is ashing.
The Wireless Transmission
Activity indicator tells you whether
your computer is connected to a
Bluetooth/wireless network or not.
The Battery indicator tells you
whether the Lithium-Ion battery
is charging or is already fully
charged.
● If you are charging your battery,
the Battery indicator remains on
even if your notebook is shut off.
● If there is no battery activity, the
power adapters are not
connected, or the power switch is
off, the Battery indicator will also
be off.
● Batteries subjected to shocks,
vibrations or extreme temperatures
can be permanently damaged.
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The Number
Lock Indicator
This indicator shows when the
internal keyboard is in ten-key
numeric keypad mode.
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2.5 Using Function Keys
Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions
assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer
to your software documentation to nd out how these keys are used.
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is
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always used in conjunction with another key.
● [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the
Power button returns it to active mode.
● [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.
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● [FN+F3]: Increases the screen Brightness.
● [FN+F4]: Decreases the screen Brightness.
● [FN+F5]: Allows you to change your selection of where to send
● [FN+F7]: Mutes the computer’s volume.
● [FN+F8]: Decreases the computer’s volume.
● [FN+F9]: Increases the computer’s volume.
● [FN+F10]: Enables or disables 3G function. (Only for i1520N)
● [FN+F11]: Enables or disables the Bluetooth function.
● [FN+F12]: Enables or disables the built-in camera.
● [FN+7]: Enables or disables Intel’s Conguration Center.
● [FN+^]: Play or Pauses the current/selected multimedia track.
● [FN+v]: Stop the current multimedia track.
Press this key combination to enable Wireless LAN
connection.
your display video. Each time you press the combination
of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in
order, are: built-in display panel only, external monitor
only, or both built-in display panel and external monitor.
● [FN+<]: Skip Back to the previous multimedia track.
● [FN+>]: Skip Forward to the next multimedia track.
2.6 Using the Touchpad
A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is
used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your
desktop and use applications on the notebook.
The touchpad consists of a cursor control, a left and right button,
and a scroll bar. The cursor control works the same way a mouse
does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires
light pressure from the tip of your nger. The left and right buttons
function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the
buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used.
The scroll bar allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without
having to use the on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down
scroll bars.
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Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move
the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once,
and then immediately release it. To right click, move the mouse
cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once,
and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform
the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice
in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right
button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by
tapping lightly on the touchpad twice.
Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving
the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move.
Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new
location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
touchpad. First, tap the touchpad twice over the item you wish to
move, making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final
tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your nger
across the touchpad, and then release your nger. Using the Scroll
bar allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using
the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are
navigat-ing through on-line pages.
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Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals
and Upgrade
3.1 How To Connect USB Devices
Connect a USB Device
To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the
unit and press it into the port securely. It will only go in one way
because of the notching used so ensure that it is lined up correctly
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and do not force the USB connector into the port if it does not want
to go in. USB Devices support Plug and Play and should auto
discover inside the units operating system and install drivers or
request drivers.
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3.2 How To Connect Displays
Connect an External Display
To insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the side of
the i1520 and press it into the port securely. Please note that the
port does not have screw pin holes and the connector cannot be
screwed into the i1520. Please make sure that the cable is seated
rmly and securely.
Disconnect a USB Device
To remove the device, look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon
on the taskbar and open the tool by double clicking with the left
mouse button. Select the device you would like to remove and click
on stop, and windows will then let you know that it is safe to remove
the device, and then pull the cable out of the port.
Disconnect an External Display
To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently
pull out of the i1520, ensuring that the port is no longer active with a
display output. DO NOT pull by the cable itself, this will damage the
display cable of the monitor or projector or display device.
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3.3 How to Connect an HDMI Display
Connect an HDMI Display
To insert the cable, simply line it up with the HDMI port on the
i1520 unit and press it into the port securely. It will click lightly
into place when it is inserted properly. Use the operating systems
display properties to then get an image on the HDMI Output port.
Depending on your conguration the HDMI port can also carry a
sound signal.
Disconnect an HDMI Display
To remove the cable simply grab the head of the cable and gently
pull out of the i1520, ensuring that the port is no longer active with
a display output. DO NOT pull by the cable itself is this can damage
the HDMI cable or the cables connector head as well as the HDMI
port.
3.4 Ethernet LAN Connection
The i1520 features an RJ45 Ethernet port with an integrated LAN
controller capable of operational speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or
Gigabit (1000Mbps), depending on conguration.
Ethernet LAN Connection
The built-in LAN controller defaults to Auto Discovery when any LAN
cable is connected and will be able to operate on a Peer 2 Peer
basis. If the Notebook will be part of a domain, the controller and
system settings will need to be congured to connect to the domain
network. This will need to be done by the network administrator.
The connection speed will also be determined by the cable used
and the network hardware that you connect to.
For Gigabit (1000Base-T) a CAT5E (Category 5E) Cable is required
For 100Mbps (100BASE-T) a CAT5 (Category 5) Cable is required
To connect to a LAN, simply take the cable and align it, contacts facing
down, and push it into the RJ45 LAN port until it clicks into place.
To disconnect, simply push the clip arm down and pull the cable out
of the port to remove it.
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3.5 How To Secure the Notebook
Connect a Kensington Lock
To insert the cable, simply line it up with the Kensington lock with
the hole and insert. If you have the key type, turn the key in the
lock direction and then remove the key to secure the lock into the
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hole. If you have the type that uses a combination lock, enter the
combination, insert the Kensington lock, turn, and then spin the
combination to random numbers to lock. Ensure the other end of the
cable is secured to the desk or security lock.
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To remove the cable simply insert the key or enter the correct
combination, twist in the unlock direction and then pull the lock out
of the securing hole on the i1520 Notebook.
3.6 Upgrade the Memory
To upgrade the memory of the notebook, follow the simple steps
below. If you do not wish to do the upgrade yourself you can contact
the i1520 supplier for assistance.
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1. Locate the memory bay cover (Shown as 1) - The memory
modules and slots are located below this cover.
2. Remove the security screws and use a correct size screwdriver to
remove them being sure not to damage the screws. lift the cover
off to expose the memory.
Locate the empty socket OR populated memory socket.
3. If the slot is empty, places the new or upgrade module on the slot
and presses it into the contacts, then you press the chip down
and it clips into place. (Reverse these steps to remove a module).
Replace and then secure the memory bay cover.
3.7 WWAN 3G Connection (Only Optional for i1520N)
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The i1520, depending on conguration, features a WWAN 3G
Connection. This section will briey explain how to install and set up
the WWAN 3G unit if it did not ship with your i1520.
If you purchased the GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you
should have these items in the package:
1x WWAN 3G Mobile Broadband Card
1x Driver CD
1x Quick Installation Guide
To install the 3.5G Mini Card please follow these steps, however
if you are not comfortable doing so, please contact the supplier to
install the Module for you. Ensure the i1520 is off before proceeding:
1. Remove the Comm. Bay cover shown above to reveal the Mini
Card slots. There should be one open slot available.
2. Line up the 3.5G Mini Card with the slot, making sure to check
the alignment of the notch, and press the card into the slot.
3. There should be two antenna plug available to plug into the Mini
Card to allow for signal reception and transmission - Plug this into
the port on the card. Follow the software installation steps.
4. The SIM Card slot is under the battery in the battery bay.
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Chapter 4 i1520 Utility
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4.1 Conguration Center Utility
The Configuration Center utility provides quick and easy access
to notebook configuration settings that help: optimize battery life,
increase performance and enhance overall notebook experience.
Configuration Center allows quick selection of the current power
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plan and extends power options conguration settings. In addition,
Conguration Center provides direct control over notebooks devices
and options. You could Press Fn+Home to launch Configuration
Center.
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Power Plan Icons
There are six different icons to indicate the six pre-dened power
plans: High performance, Power saver, Balanced, Presentation,
Night download and Away.
Move mouse on an icon, it will be enlarged and the name of power
plan will be displayed. There will be a smooth animation and other
icons are pushed aside
Add New Power Plan
Click dropdown list at the right corner of Conguration Center, select
"Manage Power Plans", click "Create a power plan" from the left
side bar, then follow Windows prompts to create a new power plan.
The new power plan will be shown up at Conguration Center with a
new icon.
A total of six customized power plans can be added and shown at
Conguration Center included with the six pre-dened ones.
Six Mode Denition
Six mode denition
High Performance: Favors performance, but may use
more energy.
Power saver: Saves energy by reducing your computer’s
performance where possible.
Balance: Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware.
Presentation: Automatically switch to secondary display
or projector when they are connected.
Night Download: Optimize for low energy consumption
and quiet operation at night.
Away: Enable Always-Aware alarm and turn off unused
devices to extend battery life while away form the system.
Quick Device Control
Quick Devi ce Co ntrol provid es direct access to the Windows
Mobility Center and extended properties and devices. Use the items
to quickly congure and notebook devices.
4.2 Always-Aware Applications
*Always-Aware feature is only available on i1520N
Th e Always-A ware app lication s add new cap abili ties to the
notebook by sens in g no te bo ok mo ti on . The applications
use an a ccelerometer wit hin the notebook to detect m oti on.
The applications include: SmartDisk and SmartAlarm.
Smart Disk
The application protects the notebook HDD from damage caused
by sudden harmful notebook shocks. It monitors system movements
that exceed the dened shock threshold. Once a shock is detected
above the threshold, the application instructs the HDD to temporarily
park it’s heads which protects against potential damage the drive.
When the notebook motion stabilizes the heads are then un-parked.
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Smart Alarm
The feature attempts to assist the user in detection of unwanted
movement of the notebook. The user can arm the Alarm feature in
conjunction with their locking of their system, logging off lock or via
a dedicated key sequence. Once armed the user must then disarm
the alarm through standard Windows logon process. Notebook
movement detected prior to disarm will cause an audio alarm to
sound.
To configure the Always-Aware Alarm settings double click the
taskbar icon or open the context menu (rig ht mo use butto n)
associated with the taskbar icon and select Open....This will open
the Always-Aware Alarm settings dialog, the Conguration tab will
be shown. If the taskbar icon is not showing start the service by
selecting the Always-Aware Alarm item from Start->All Programs>Always-Aware Applications.
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Chapter 5 GIGABYTE
Smart Recovery
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5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery
System Recovery - Restore your I1520 operating system. The
hard drive of the I1520 has a hidden partition that contains a full
backup image of the operating system that can be used to recover
the system in the event that something happens to the operating
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system.
If the hard drive i s removed or the partition deleted, the
recover options will no longer be available and a recovery
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service will be needed.
Launch System Recovery
The system recover feature is part of the netbook installation and
it ships preset from the factory. The options menu allows you to
launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system
to factory defaults.
Below will briey describe how to launch the recovery tool and to
get the recovery started.
1. Turn off or restart the netbook.
2. Turn the netbook on and press and hold the F9 key to launch the
tool.
3. The recovery window will open
an d give you th e option to
"Recovery" in the toolbar. You
will be prompted if you want to
recovery. Click on "Recovery"
to begin the repair if you do.
4. The "Recovering" window will
open and begin the recovery.
5. Once it is complete you w ill
be prom pt ed to rebo ot th e
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
This section will briey cover some frequently encountered problems
and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these
problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and
easily and are not always a system problem. Should you encounter
a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the
GIGABYTE website or call your unit supplier for assistance.
For website assistance go to the support section of www.gigabyte.
com.tw for telephonic assistance please call the supplier of your unit
or take the unit to the supplier directly for assistance.
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6.1 Troubleshooting
Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle problems,
please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance
and service.
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AC Adapter
Trouble Solution
No power supplied
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to notebook
Battery Pack
Trouble Solution
No power supplied
to notebook
Can’t be recharged
after connecting
AC adapter
Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to
the power source and notebook.
Check the cable and plug to make sure they are
ok. If they are broken, please contact your local
dealer ASAP.
The remaining power in battery pack may not
be sufcient to power the machine. Please
connect the AC adapter to recharge it.
Check temperature of battery pack’s surface.
Battery pack can’t be recharged if its
temperature is too high or too low. Recharge it
only after its temperare has reached the same
level as the environment.
If battery pack is fully discharged, it won’t be
recharged at once. Please wait for a few some
minutes.
If the power indicators of the battery pack are
always not lit up, its life may be over. Please
contact your dealer to buy another one.
Battery life depends on usage conditions of
the Notebook. You can change the settings in
the Power Manager of the OS to save power.
Battery life is
not as long as it
should be
Battery pack can’t exert its full capacity if it
works when not fully recharged frequently.
Power notebook by battery pack until its power
drops to a critically low level and the machine
emits a high-pitched beep or displays a
warning message; after that, recharge battery
packs to make battery pack work longer.
WARNING: Please pay attention to the following information
regarding the battery pack:
1. Be sure to recycle the waste batteries property.
2. Do not place the batteries near high-temperature locations,
re source or in burning re as this may cause the batteries
to explode
3. Do not assemble/disassemble /modify the batteries without
authorization.
4. Use the battery pack provided by the original manufacturer
only. Batteries other than those supplied by the original
manufacturer may damage the device.
Keyboard
Trouble Solution
Press character keys
but number displayed
Check if Num Lock is activated.
instead of character
Confusing display
Make sure there is no software to congure
the keyboard.
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WARNING: Please pay attention to the following information
about keyboard maintenance.
1. Dust build-up may occur in the keyboard after long-term
use. It is recommended to clean the keyboard with a small
brush. Please shut down the machine before cleaning the
surface of the keyboard and wipe it with a soft cloth, dipped
in cleaner or water, very gently.
2. In a case that liquid enters the keyboard, shut off the power
supply immediately, remove the battery and contac t the
original manufacturer directly for repair. Do not disassemble
the keyboard yourself for repair.
Hard disc drive (HDD)
Trouble Solution
The operating system is corrupted by incorrect
operation or virus. Try to clean the virus
HDD can’t be booted
HDD performs very
slowly
WARNING: Please pay attention to the following information
about Hard Drive maintenance.
1. The hard disk is a high-speed data storage device. Avoid
using the Notebook in unstable locations as far as possible
to prevent hard disk damage and data loss.
2. P lease u se t he c omputer in acc ord ance with norma l
startup/shutdown procedures; improper startup/shutdown
may shorten the service life of the hard disk.
and then congure your operating system
correctly.
Maybe the les for the Operating system are
corrupt; please refer to the manual of your OS.
There is too much le fragment. Use disk
defrag tools to rearrange the programs on
the hard disk.
LCD
Trouble Solution
Press hot key Fn + F5 to change the display
The screen is blank
mode if certain external monitor is connected.
Make sure the system isn’t in the mode of
Hibernation or Standby.
WARNING: Please pay attention to the below points on the
mounting design of the panel for the LCD module.
1. Do not put heavy force along the edges of the active area.
2. Do not put a heavy shock or stress on the panel and lm
surface.
3. Do not put heavy goods on the display panel.
4. T he LCD screen is the most f ragile comp onent of the
Notebook and is prone to damage under external forces.
Do not place any object on the keyboard or between the
keyboard and the screen to prevent damage to the LCD
screen.
5. When traveling w ith GIGABYTE No teboo k, place it in a
special case in a tidy manner as far as possible. Excess
objects may squeeze the machine and therefore damage the
LCD screen.
6. D o not touch t he screen with sharp objec ts or finge rs
directly.
7. It is recommended that the LCD screen be wi ped with a
special screen cleaning cloth. Wipe the screen gently to
avoid breakage of the screen.
8. Prevent any liquid from entering the LCD screen as this
may damage the elements of the LCD screen.
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Printer
Trouble Solution
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The data can’t be sent
from notebook to printer
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Audio
Trouble Solution
No sound emitted
Make sure the printer is powered on.
Make sure its cable is ok and its USB
interface is well connected to Notebook.
Make sure your printer is compatible with
your notebook.
Please refer to the user’s manual of your
printer for help.
Adjust sound controller.
Check the setting of sound volume of the
software or os.
Check if the ear phone is rmly
connected.
Check the Devices Manager of Windows.
Be sure the Sound function has been
activated and isn’t interfering with other
hardware.
USB
Trouble Solution
Check and be sure USB port of Notebook
Equipments connected
can’t work
Stand by / Hibernation
Trouble Solution
Can’t enter into Standby/
Hibernation
LAN
Trouble Solution
Can’t be connected
is rmly connected with the USB cord of
the equipment.
Be sure the driver of the equipment is
installed correctly.
Please check if the Windows Media
Player is running. If Yes, the Notebook
can’t enter into Standby or Hibernation
mode.
Please close Windows Media Player.
Be sure the RJ45 connector is rmly
connected to the network hub or switch.
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions
My computer LCD Display Panel switches off much too quickly
and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring
back the screen. What can I do?
This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power
Management by clicking on Start / Control Panel / Performance
and Maintenance / then Power Options, and change the time
next to the “Turn off Monitor” option to the time you want. You
have the choice of either adjusting time for the power supply or
for the battery.
I’ve heard that cleaning and rearranging les on the hard drive
will improve program’s launch speed. How do I do this?
Good disk maintenances ca n improve program launch
speed. This normally includes deleting unnecessary files, and
defragmenting the hard disk so the les can be more efciently
grouped. Windows contains maintenance based utilities for
these tasks; run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files,
and Disk Defragmenter to defragment fragmented file blocks.
For more info on these utilities, please refer to your Windows
documentation or Windows help.
What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook
computer?
You will need to use a self-amplifying microphone.
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There are echoes coming from my speakers. What can I do?
Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under
the Microphone Balance, check the Mute box.
Because of a software pro blem, I was unable to sh ut th e
computer down from Windows, I pressed the power button to
power off the computer, but it didn’t work. How can I force a
power off computer switches to hibernation mode much too
quickly and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to
bring back the screen. What can I do?
Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds.
Normally, this will force the computer to shut off completely.
Why can’t I charge the battery of my notebook computer after it
is out of use for some time?
After your notebook computer has not been used for a long time
(for example: more than one month), the battery will enter into
low voltage protection mode. Under this circumstance, restoring
to normal voltage will require the battery to be slowly charged
for several hours. Once the battery has been fully charged, your
computer will resume to normal operation sure you press the
power button for at least 5 seconds. Normally, this will force the
computer to shut off completely.
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My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do?
If your computer is without power (i.e. unplug the computer
power source from the power outlet and remove the battery
pack from it) for over 45 days, you would lose the information
stored in CMOS. Please follow the steps below to recongure
your CMOS settings:
step1. Press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup utility.
step2. Select “Loa d Optional Defaults?” When you see the
following prompt, choose <OK> and then press <Enter>.
step3. Select “Save Changes and Exit”, select <OK> and press
<Enter> to restart your computer
How to unplug or eject devices?
1. In the notication area next to your task bar, double-click on
the Safe Removal icon. Safe removal displays a list of Plug
and Play devices that support safe removal and that are
currently attached to the system. If you do not see the Safe
Removal icon, your device does not support safe removal,
and you c annot unplug or eject your device usin g Saf e
Removal.
2. In Safely Remove Hardware, in the list of devices, select
the device that you want to unplug or eject, and then click
on Stop. This tells the system that you will be unplugging or
ejecting the device.
3. In Stop a Hardware device, click OK. A notication appears
stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device.
Caution
• Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal
without first than using the Safe Removal application to
warn the system can cause data to be lost or your system to
become unstable. For example, if a device is unplugged during
a data transfer, data loss is likely. If you use Safe Removal,
however, you can warn the system before you unplug or eject
a device, preventing possible loss of data. if you use Safe
Removal, however, you can warn the system before you
unplug or eject a device, preventing possible loss of data.
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For removable storage devices that can safely be removed
while the system is on, the system disables write caching by
default. It does this so the devices can be removed without loss
of data. When write caching is disabled, however, the system
will likely experience slower performance, so be sure to enable
write caching when you have nished removing the device.
Does the i1520 provide a hardware switch or function button to
enable/disable the Bluetooth function?
the i1520 provides a combined function button to enable/disable
the 3.5G (Fn+F10) and Bluetooth (Fn+F11) functions.
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What is the capacity of SDHC cards that i1520 can support?
The specication of SDHC that i1520 SD card reader supports
shall be in accordance with that of the SD Association. Currently,
the maximum capacity announced by SD Association is 32GB
http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdhc/
How can i1520 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows
mode?
Please refer to GIGABYTE website “How to upgrade i1520
BIOS in the DOS and Windows mode?”
6.3 Questions and Answers
Q: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is this normal?
A: Th e ba tt ery wi ll g en er ate he at dur in g re charg in g an d
discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the Notebook to
prevent overheating. User needs not worry.
Q: My battery operation time is not as long as it should be. Why?
A: The battery is heat sensitive and can only be charged to its
maximum if the battery and its environmental temperature remain
within 15-25°C (59-77°F). The more the temperature deviates
from this range during recharging, the less chance there is for the
battery to be fully charged. In order to recharge the pack to its full
capacity, users are requested to cool down the unit by unplugging
the AC Adapter. Wait until it is cooled down. Then plug in the AC
Adapter to start recharging again.
Q: I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it
was fully recharged, there wasn’t as much power left as a newly
charged one. Why?
A: The batt eries will se lf-dischar ge when they are n ot bein g
recharged. To make sure a battery pack is fully charged, recharge
before use. Always keep the battery inside the Notebook and
have the AC adapter connected whenever possible.
Q: I did not use my spare battery for months. I have a problem with
recharging it.
A: If you happen to leave your battery pack to go through an extended
period of self-discharge, say more than three months, the battery
voltage level will become too low and needs to be Pre-Charged (to
bring the battery voltage level high enough) before it automatically
(for Li-Ion only) resumes its normal Fast Charge. Pre-Charge may
take 30 minutes. Fast Charge usually takes 2~3 hours.
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Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the eld.
However, you may encoun-ter simple setup or operating problems
that you can solve on the spot, or problems with periph-eral devices,
that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this
English
section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward
problems and identify failures that require service.
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If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure
before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to
an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC card slot is seated
properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors
are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices,
thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10
seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support
representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information
ready so that the customer support representative can provide you
with the fastest possible solution:
● Product name
● Product conguration number
● Product serial number
● Purchase date
● Conditions under which the problem occurred
● Any error messages that have occurred
● Hardware conguration
● Type of device connected, if any
See the conguration label on the bottom of your notebook for
conguration and serial numbers.
Copyright-protected technology This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be autho-rized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
6.5 GIGABYTE Service Information
More service information please link to GIGABYTE ofcial website:
www.gigabyte.com.tw
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i1520 Specications
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CPU Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor
OS Genuine Windows® 7 Compliant Genuine Windows® 7 Compliant
LCD Display 15.6" WXGA HD(1366x768) LED backlight 15.6" WXGA HD(1366x768) LED backlight
System Memory DDRIII SO-DIMM 1333MHz*2 (Max 8GB) DDRIII SO-DIMM 1333MHz*2 (Max 8GB)
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipsets Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipsets
Video Graphics Intel® HD Graphics witth dynamic frequency NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M
Hard Disk Drive 320/500GB 2.5" SATA HDD 320/500GB 2.5" SATA HDD
Optical Drive 12.7mm Super Multi DVD RW 12.7mm Super Multi DVD RW
I/O Port
Audio 2 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Mic-in 2 Watt Speakers*2, Internal Mic-in
Communications
Bluetooth Build-in V2.1 + EDR Build-in V2.1 + EDR
Webcam 1.3 Mega Pixel 1.3 Mega Pixel
Security HDD Password, Kensington Lock HDD Password, Kensington Lock
Battery Li-ion 6-cell, 2400mAh Li-ion 6-cell, 2400mAh
Dimensions 389(W) x 249(D) x 34.5(H) mm 389(W) x 249(D) x 34.5(H) mm
Weight ~2.6kg (w/ODD and battery) ~2.6kg (w/ODD and battery)
Specications
i1520M i1520N
USB(2.0)*4, D-Sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 3-in-1
Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS), Express card slot, DC-in
Jack
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
802.11b/g/n Wireless
USB(2.0)*3(eSATA/USB Combo*1), HDMI, D-Sub, RJ45,
Mic-in, Earphone-out, 3-in-1 Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS),
Express card slot, DC-in Jack
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
802.11b/g/n Wireless
3.5G Antenna build-in,
3.5G Module supported
International Country Voltage
Region Voltage Frequency
Afghanistan 240V 50 Hz
Albania 220V 50 Hz
Algeria 230V 50 Hz
American Samoa 120V 60 Hz
Andorra 230V 50 Hz
Angola 220V 50 Hz
Anguilla 110V 60 Hz
Antigua 230V 60 Hz
Argentina 220V 50 Hz
Armenia 230V 50 Hz
Aruba 127V 60 Hz
Australia 230V 50 Hz
Austria 230V 50 Hz
Azerbaijan 220V 50 Hz
Azores 220V 50 Hz
Bahamas 120V 60 Hz
Bahrain 230V 50 Hz
Balearic Islands 220V 50 Hz
Bangladesh 220V 50 Hz
Barbados 115V 50 Hz
Belarus 220V 50 Hz
Belgium 230V 50 Hz
Belize 110V / 220V 60 Hz
Benin 220V 50 Hz
Bermuda 120V 60 Hz
Bhutan 230V 50 Hz
Bolivia 220V 50 Hz
Bonaire 127V 50 Hz
Bosnia 220V 50 Hz
Botswana 231 V 50 Hz
Brazil 127V / 220 V 60 Hz
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Region Voltage Frequency
Brunei 240V 50 Hz
Bulgaria 230V 50 Hz
Burkina Faso 220V 50 Hz
Burundi 220V 50 Hz
Cambodia 230V 50 Hz
Cameroon 220V 50 Hz
Canada 120V 60 Hz
Canary Islands 220V 50 Hz
Cape Verde 220V 50 Hz
Cayman Islands 120V 60 Hz
Central African Republic 220V 50 Hz
Chad 220V 50 Hz
Channel Islands 230V 50 Hz
Chile 220V 50 Hz
China (mainland only) 220V 50 Hz
Colombia 120V 60 Hz
Comoros 220V 50 Hz
Congo-Brazzaville 230V 50 Hz
Congo-Kinshasa 220V 50 Hz
Cook Islands 240V 50 Hz
Costa Rica 120V 60 Hz
Côte d'Ivoire 230V 50 Hz
Croatia 230V 50 Hz
Cuba 110V 60 Hz
Cyprus 240V 50 Hz
Czech Republic 230V 50 Hz
Denmark 230V 50 Hz
Djibouti 220V 50 Hz
Dominica 230V 50 Hz
Dominican Republic 110V 60 Hz
East Timor 220V 50 Hz
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Region Voltage Frequency
Ecuador 120V 60 Hz
Egypt 220V 50 Hz
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El Salvador 115V 60 Hz
Equatorial Guinea 220V 50 Hz
Eritrea 230V 50 Hz
Estonia 230V 50 Hz
Ethiopia 220V 50 Hz
Faroe Islands 220V 50 Hz
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Falkland Islands 240V 50 Hz
Fiji 240V 50 Hz
Finland 230V 50 Hz
France 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
French Guiana 220V 50 Hz
Gaza Strip 230V 50 Hz
Gabon 220V 50 Hz
Gambia 230V 50 Hz
Georgia 220V 50 Hz
Germany 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Ghana 230V 50 Hz
Gibraltar 240V 50 Hz
Greece 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Greenland 220V 50 Hz
Grenada 230V 50 Hz
Guadeloupe 230V 50 Hz
Guam 110V 60 Hz
Guatemala 120V 60 Hz
Guinea 220V 50 Hz
Guinea-Bissau 220V 50 Hz
Guyana 240V 60 Hz
Haiti 110V 60 Hz
Region Voltage Frequency
Honduras 110V 60 Hz
Hong Kong 220V 50 Hz
Hungary 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Iceland 230V 50 Hz
India 220V 50 Hz
Indonesia 127V / 230V 50 Hz
Iran 220V 50 Hz
Iraq 230V 50 Hz
Ireland 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Isle of Man 240V 50 Hz
Israel 230V 50 Hz
Italy 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Jamaica 110V and 220V 50 Hz
Japan 100 V 50 Hz / 60Hz
Jordan 230V 50 Hz
Kazakhstan 220V 50 Hz
Kenya 240V 50 Hz
Kiribati 240V 50 Hz
Kuwait 240V 50 Hz
Kyrgyzstan 220V 50 Hz
Laos 230V 50 Hz
Latvia 220V 50 Hz
Lebanon 240V 50 Hz
Lesotho 220V 50 Hz
Liberia 120V / 240V 50 Hz
Libya 127V 50 Hz
Lithuania 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Liechtenstein 230V 50 Hz
Luxembourg 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Macau S.A.R. of China 220V 50 Hz
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Region Voltage Frequency
Macedonia 220V 50 Hz
Madagascar 127V / 220 V 50 Hz
Madeira 220V 50 Hz
Malawi 230V 50 Hz
Malaysia 240V 50 Hz
Maldives 230V 50 Hz
Mali 220V 50 Hz
Malta 230V 50 Hz
Martinique 220V 50 Hz
Mauritania 220V 50 Hz
Mauritius 230V 50 Hz
Mexico 127V 60 Hz
Micronesia 120V 60 Hz
Moldova 220-230V 50 Hz
Monaco 127V / 220 V 50 Hz
Mongolia 230 V 50 Hz
Montenegro 220V 50 Hz
Montserrat (Leeward Is.) 230V 60 Hz
Morocco 127V / 220 V 50 Hz
Mozambique 220V 50 Hz
Myanmar/Burma 230V 50 Hz
Namibia 220V 50 Hz
Nauru 240V 50 Hz
Nepal 230V 50 Hz
Netherlands 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Netherlands Antilles 127V / 220V 50 Hz
New Caledonia 220V 50 Hz
New Zealand 230V 50 Hz
Nicaragua 120V 60 Hz
Niger 220V 50 Hz
Region Voltage Frequency
Nigeria 240V 50 Hz
North Korea 220V 50 Hz
Norway 230V 50 Hz
Okinawa 100 V 60 Hz
Oman 240V 50 Hz
Pakistan 230V 50 Hz
Panama 110V 60 Hz
Papua New Guinea 240V 50 Hz
Paraguay 220V 50 Hz
Peru 220V 60 Hz
Philippines 220V 60 Hz
Poland 230V 50 Hz
Portugal 220V 50 Hz
Puerto Rico 120V 60 Hz
Qatar 240V 50 Hz
Réunion 220V 50 Hz
Romania 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Russian Federation 220V 50 Hz
Rwanda 230V 50 Hz
St. Kitts and Nevis 110V / 230V 60 Hz
St. Lucia (Winward Is.) 240V 50 Hz
St. Vincent (Winward Is.) 230V 50 Hz
São Tomé and Príncipe 220V 50 Hz
Saudi Arabia 127V / 220V 60 Hz
Senegal 230V 50 Hz
Serbia 220V 50 Hz
Seychelles 240V 50 Hz
Sierra Leone 230V 50 Hz
Singapore 230V 50 Hz
Slovakia 230V 50 Hz
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Region Voltage Frequency
Slovenia 230V 50 Hz
Somalia 220V 50 Hz
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South Africa 220V 50 Hz
South Korea 220V 60 Hz
Spain 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Sri Lanka 230V 50 Hz
Sudan 230V 50 Hz
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Suriname 127V 60 Hz
Swaziland 230V 50 Hz
Sweden 230V 50 Hz
Switzerland 230V 50 Hz
Syria 220V 50 Hz
Tahiti 110V / 220V 60 Hz / 50 Hz
Taiwan 110V 60 Hz
Tajikistan 220V 50 Hz
Tanzania 230V 50 Hz
Thailand 220V 50 Hz
Togo 220V 50 Hz
Tonga 240V 50 Hz
Trinidad & Tobago 115V 60 Hz
Tunisia 230V 50 Hz
Turkey 230V 50 Hz
Turkmenistan 220V 50 Hz
Uganda 240V 50 Hz
Ukraine 220V 50 Hz
United Arab Emirates 220V 50 Hz
United Kingdom 230V (formerly 240V) 50 Hz
United States of America 120V 60 Hz
Uruguay 230V (formerly 220V) 50 Hz
Region Voltage Frequency
Uzbekistan 220V 50 Hz
Vanuatu 230V 50 Hz
Venezuela 120V 60 Hz
Vietnam 220V 50 Hz
Virgin Islands 110V 60 Hz
Western Samoa 230V 50 Hz
Yemen 230V 50 Hz
Zambia 230V 50 Hz
Zimbabwe 220V 50 Hz
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Plug Type
Country Plug Type Plug Picture Connector Type Connector Picture
USA
LP-30B LS15
Canada
Japan LP-54 LS15
Taiwan LP-53 LS15
China PC-323 LS15
Korea LP-E04 LS15
England
LP-60L LS15
Singapore
PE-364 LS15
South Africa
PE-361 LS15
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Australia LP-23A LS15
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Germany
France
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
Austria
Switzerland LP-37 LS15
Denmark LP-38 LS15
Italy PE-336 LS15
LP-33
LS15
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