Gigabyte M1305 Series User Manual
Copyright © 2009 by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
GIGABYTE Booktop™ M1305 Series Notebook Computer User’s Manual
Release Edition: 2009/ 10
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook.
Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mecha-
nical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent from GIGABYTE.
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GIGABYTE™, Booktop™ is registered trademarks of GIGABYTE Technology.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your
notebook.
When Using Your Booktop™ M1305 Notebook Computer
CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an
extended period of time with the base resting directly on
your body. With extended operation, heat can build up in the
base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause
discomfort or a possible burn.
• Do not attempt to service the notebook yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
• Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container
where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the
battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can
generate extremely high temperature and may cause burns to
your skin.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable
and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or
stepped on.
• While you are using the computer or charging the battery, place
the AC adapter in a ventilated area, like on a desktop or on the
floor. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that
may prevent ventilation. Also, do not use the AC adapter while it
is inside a carrying case.
• Do not insert objects into the air vent of your notebook computer.
Doing so can cause short-circuiting and may result in fire or
electrical shock.
• Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by
your notebook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC
adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion.
• Incorrectly installed or placed batteries may result in an
explosion.
• Replace only with the same or a compatible battery
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Please discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Before you connect your notebook to a power source, ensure
that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the
available power source.
- 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far
Eastern countries such as South Korea.
- 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.
- 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
• If you use an extension cord with your AC adapter, ensure that
the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed its total capacity.
• When removing a battery from your notebook, first turn off the
system, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and
then remove the battery.
• To avoid risk of an electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect
any cables, or perform any maintenance or reconfiguration of
this product during a thunderstorm.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire, doing so may cause explosion.
Check with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions.
• When setting up your notebook for work, place it on a level
surface.
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• When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You
can put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but
never put your notebook through a metal detector. If you have
your notebook checked by hand, be sure to have a charged
battery ready in case you are asked to turn on your notebook.
• When traveling with the hard drive removed from your notebook,
wrap the drive in an insulated material, such as cloth or paper.
If you have the drive checked by hand, you may be asked to
install the drive into your notebook. Your can have the hard
drive checked through an X-ray machine, but never put the drive
through a metal detector.
• When traveling, do not place your notebook in the overhead
storage compartment where it could shift around. Do not drop
your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
• Protect your notebook, battery, and hard drive from
environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, extreme
temperature, and direct exposure to sunlight.
• When you move your notebook in environments where there is a
substantial difference of temperature or humidity level, condensation may form on or within your notebook. To avoid damaging
your notebook, please allow sufficient time for the moisture to
evaporate before continuing use of the notebook.
NOTICE: When taking your notebook from a colder to a warmer environment or vice versa, allow your notebook enough time to adapt to the new
environment before turning on power.
• When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you
pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, and not on the
power cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure
that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting
pins. Also, before you connect the power cord, make sure that
both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
• Before you clean your notebook, turn it off first, unplug it from its
power source, and remove the battery.
• Handle interior components with care. When removing a component, please hold it by the edge and not on the connecting pins
(such as the memory module).
When using your telephone equipments, safety instructions
should always be followed in order to prevent fire, electrical
shock or injuries, these instructions include:
• Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing basins, kitchen/laundry sinks, wet basements or swimming pools.
• Avoid using cordless phones during an electrical storm as lightening may cause electrical shocks.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak within the leakage
area.
WARNING: Voiding of the Warranty
* If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of ex-
plosion; make sure you are using the same or compatible battery.
* Please discard used batteries according to the instructions given
by the manufacturer.
* Please be aware that use of cracked, severely scratched or poor
quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in
the disc. Such discs may break while drive operates in high-
speed, in this case, your product warranty may be voided.
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Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications 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 receiv-
er.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
● All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be
shielded.
For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards, see the option
manual or installation instructions.
RF exposure
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in 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.
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CE Notice (European Union)
This symbol indicates this Booktop M1305 notebook complies
with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that M1305 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 characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.”
• EN 61000-3-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter
3: Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions
(Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase).”
• EN 61000-3-3 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter
3: Limits - Section 3: Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker
in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A.”
• EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two
classifications
• 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
• 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 fire.
• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or
replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery.
Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode or leak if
exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable 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 battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper
disposal.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
Most Booktop computers are classified 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 an 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 both
the operating and the servicing instructions;
● if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there
shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the
servicing instructions.
This marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the the GIGABYTE
Booktop™ M1305 series notebook computer. This portable
notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability
thanks to the docking station, includes multimedia functionality,
and is designed to provide reliable, no fuss computing.
This manual will tell you how to setup and begin using your
M1305. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and
troubleshooting.
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Content
Safety Instructions .............................................................................I
Regulatory Notices & Certifications ................................................. III
Introduction .....................................................................................VII
Chapter 1 Knowing your Booktop™ M1305
1.1 Hardware checklist ..................................................................2
1.2 Using the Battery Pack ............................................................2
1.3 Connecting the AC adaptor .....................................................3
1.4 Opening the LCD panel ...........................................................4
1.5 Turning on the unit ...................................................................5
1.6 Turning off the power ...............................................................6
Chapter 2 The Booktop™ M1305 Tour
2.1 Front View ............................................................................... 8
2.2 Rear View ................................................................................8
2.3 Top view ..................................................................................8
2.4 LED indicators .........................................................................9
2.5 Left view ................................................................................ 10
2.6 Right view ..............................................................................10
2.7 Base view ..............................................................................11
Chapter 3 Using the Booktop™ M1305
3.1 The M1305 Keyboard ............................................................14
3.2 The Touchpad ....................................................................... 16
3.3 The Fingerprint Reader .........................................................16
3.4 The Web Camera .................................................................17
3.5 Optical disc drive ..................................................................18
3.6 Using a Memory Card ............................................................19
Chapter 4 The Booktop™ M1305 Specifications
4.1 The M1305 Notebook Hardware ...........................................22
4.2 The M1305 Special functions ................................................23
4.3 The M1305 Quick Battery life test .........................................24
Chapter 5 The Booktop™ M1305 Utilities
5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager ..................................................26
5.2 GIGABYTE Xpress Recovery ................................................ 28
5.3 GIGABYTE Smart Setup .......................................................29
5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc ................................................ 30
Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and upgrade
6.1 How To Connect USB Devices ..............................................32
6.2 How To Connect Displays .....................................................32
6.3 How to Connect an HDMI Display .........................................33
6.4 Ethernet LAN connection .......................................................33
6.5 How To Secure the Notebook ...............................................34
6.6 Upgrade the Memory ............................................................. 34
6.7 WWAN 3G Connection .......................................................... 35
Chapter 7 Docking Station
7.1 Features & Specifications ...................................................... 38
7.2 Top View: Docking Station ....................................................39
7.3 Rear View: Docking Station ................................................... 40
7.4 Side Views: Docking Station ..................................................40
7.5 Attachment ............................................................................ 41
7.6 Attachment: Undocking the Notebook ...................................43
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7.7 How to Connect an external D-Sub Display ..........................43
7.8 How to Connect an external DVI Displayv .............................44
7.9 How to Connect a USB Devices ............................................ 44
7.10 How To: Connect an HDMI Display .......................................45
7.11 How To: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN ..............................45
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A
8.1 Troubleshooting .....................................................................48
8.2 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................51
8.3 Questions And Answers ........................................................53
8.4 The Notebook Care ...............................................................54
8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information ............................................54
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Chapter 1 Knowing your
Booktop™ M1305
This chapter provides basic information to start using the Booktop™
M1305 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 Hardware checklist
Carefully unpack the M1305 notebook, taking care to save the box
and any packaging for possible future use.
In The Box
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
●GIGABYTE Booktop™ M1305 Notebook Computer
●AC adaptor and Power cord (plug depends on region)
●The Battery pack
1.2 Using the Battery Pack
How to Insert the Battery Pack
To insert the battery simply follow the easy steps below.
Locate the battery bay, which should be empty (located on the right
side of the notebook when viewed as in the image above) and then
align and place the battery into the bay.
Press the battery down to activate the 2 clips (Shown as 2 & 3) that
secure the battery into the bay. Clip 2 needs to be manually pressed
to the right to lock in place. Clip 3 will automatically clip into place.
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How To Remove the Battery Pack
To remove the battery simply follow the easy steps below.
Locate the 2 battery clips (Shown as 1 & 2) and clip them in
opposite directions. Clip 1 will stay locked; clip 2 needs to be held
in the open position. Locate the gap (circled) and use it to lift the
battery.
Once lifted, pull the battery out of the bay, (Shown as 3) and
continue until the battery is completely out of the bay. Ensure to
store the units battery in a safe and secure place so that it does not
get damaged.
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1.3 Connecting the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or
want to operate using direct power. If the notebook is new and has
not been used the battery pack will need to be charged before you
can operate from the battery use battery power.
The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying
from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. This allows the AC Adaptor
to work in most countries and regions.
It is recommended to use only the AC Adaptor supplied with the
M1305 and any AC Adaptor approved by the supplier. Using any
other adaptor could cause damage or malfunction and might result
in injury.
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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC-In Jack on the left side of the
notebook.
3. Connect the power cord to the power outlet
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1.4 Opening the LCD panel
The display panel can be opened to an almost any angle for an
optimal display, depending on the hinges of the LCD.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the
notebook does not lift with the panel, lift the display panel itself and
adjust the tilt until the viewing angle is comfortable.
Use extreme care when opening and closing the LCD display
panel. Opening it too fast or slamming it closed could damage
the panel or notebook.
Do not open the panel too far as this could stress or damage
the hinges and loosen the panel, as it has no restraining latch
and it relies on the hinges to remain closed and open.
Do not press or push on the panel or panel cover as it could
cause damage to the panel.
Do not lift the notebook using the panel and do not put anything
in between the panel and the keyboard when closing the panel.
When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on
the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other
hand to slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use
excessive force when opening or closing the display panel)
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1.5 Turning on the unit
This section explains how to turn on the M1305 - the Power
indicator will show if the unit is then on or not by illuminating.
After you turn on the M1305 for the very first time, do
not power it down until the operating system has been
configured. Please note that the set volume cannot be
changed until Windows Setup has completed.
Power Button
Starting up the M1305 for the first time
Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows
Startup Screen will be the first screen that you are shown
when the notebook is booted up.
Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions in order to
configure the units operating system.
When the Software License Terms are displayed, be sure to
read them and agree with them before proceeding.
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1.6 Turning off the power
System Shut Down
When you turn off the power (Shut Down), the system is fully
powered off. The notebook will boot normally when switched on
again.
a. If you have unsaved work or are busy, ensure that you save it to
the hard disk drive or any other storage device.
b. Make sure that the storage device or media are not in use before
you remove the media or device. If not done, data loss may
occur.
c. Make sure that the hard disk or optical disc drive indicator light is
off. If you turn off the system while either is being accessed, data
loss can occur and disk damage may occur.
d. Never turn off the notebook will any program is running, as doing
so may result in data loss or the program no longer working as
intended.
e. The Shut Down Method is slightly different for each operating
system.
For Windows 7, use the Start Menu to shut down the system. Under
Windows 7, choose the "Shut Down" icon.
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Chapter 2 The Booktop™ M1305
Tour
This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the
M1305 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the
notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot
be changed.
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2.1 Front View
Please be careful when opening the LCD display panel. It is
suggested to open it by holding the silver tip.
2.2 Rear View
The air vent is used as the exit port for the hot air in the
system. This Vent should never be blocked and covered in
any way as the system could overheat.
2.3 Top view
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# Icon Item Description
1 Web camera
Web camera for video
communication.
2
Microphone
Internal microphone for sound
recording.
3 LCD display Displays computer output.
4 Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver
stereo audio.
5 Keyboard
For entering data into your
computer.
6 Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device
which functions like a computer
mouse.
7 Click buttons
The left and right buttons function
like the left and right mouse
buttons.
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Fingerprint
reader
Fingerprint scanner for added
system security.
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a). Smart Setup
b). Smart Manager
a). During the off mode, press
“+SMART” button to enter
“Smart Setup” menu. You can
choose BIOS Setup Utility,
System Recovery, and other
functions in this setup menu.
b). In the Windows operating
system, press “+SMART” button
to initiate “Smart Manager”.
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Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2.4 LED indicators
These LED lights show that stats of certain system components and
their activity.
# Icon Item Description
1
Num Lock LED
Indicates the computer’s embedded
numeric keyboard status for numeric
data input.
2
Cap Lock LED
Indicates the computer’s input are all
capital letters.
3
WWAN status
LED
Indicates when the WWAN device
is active. (WWAN module may be
optional)
4
Bluetooth status
LED
Indicates when the Bluetooth device is
active. (Bluetooth may be optional)
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Wireless LAN
status LED
Indicates when the WiFi LAN device is
active.
6
HDD status
LED
Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
7
Battery status
LED
Flash when charging, and off when
the battery is full.
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Power status
LED
Indicates the computer’s power status.
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2.5 Left view
# Icon Item Description
1
Kensington
lock slot
Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security
lock.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
3 Ethernet port
Connects to an Ethernet
10/100/1000 based network.
4
Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out
devices such as speakers and
headphones.
5
Microphone jack
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
6 Optical disc drive
The optical disc drive is used to
read and write to CD and DVD
discs depending on the notebooks
configuration.
2.6 Right view
# Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB devices such as USB
mouse, USB printers and USB external
HDD.
2
Multi card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), Multi
Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS)
and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO).
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
3
eSATA /USB 2.0
combo port
The combo port doubles as an eSATA
and a USB port allowing USB devices
and external Hard Drives to be
connected using just one port.
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HDMI port
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
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External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device such as
external monitor and LCD projector.
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