Copyright ©  2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All Rights Reserved
GIGABYTE Q1000 Series Notebooks User’s Manual
Date Issued: 2010/05
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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General Safety Precautions
In order to ensure your safety and the safety of you notebook, we ask 
that your carefully follow these safety precautions.
 
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. 
area where it cannot be tripped over or stepped on. The AC 
●	 Ensure	that	the	AC	Adaptor	and	power	cable	are	placed	in	a	safe	
 
  Adaptor should be situated in a well ventilated area and should 
 
●	 Before	turning	on	the	notebook,	ensure	that	it	is	placed	on	a	level	
have nothing resting on or covering it. 
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	fire	or	
electric shock. This may eventually render permanent damage to the 
notebook.
●	 Do	note	press	or	touch	the	display	panel.		
●	 Only	use	the	AC	Adaptor	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	fire	or	explosion.	In	the	event	that	another	AC	Adaptor	is	
required, advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent, 
in order to make sure that the correct part is recommended. 
installation	of	batteries	may	increase	the	risk	of	a	fire	or	explosion.
compatible battery that is recommended by GIGABYTE or an 
authorized GIGABYTE Service Centre. 
●	 Please	follow	the	battery	installation	guidelines.	Incorrect	
		
●	 Only	replace	old	batteries	with	the	same	or	an	alternative	
 
 
●	 Before	connecting	the	notebook	to	the	power	outlet,	make	sure	
that the voltage rating of the AC Adaptor is compatible with the 
 
power	specification	in	the	country	where	you	are	located.	A	
	
detailed	list	of	the	power	specification	for	different	countries	can	
	
 
be found on page 21. 
●	 When	using	an	extension	cord,	please	make	sure	that	the	total	
 
 
●	 Before	removing	the	battery	from	the	notebook,	make	sure	firstly	
 
  Adaptor is disconnected from the electrical wall socket. Once this 
 
sum of ampere ratings for all connected devices does not exceed 
the total ampere capacity for the circuit. 
that the notebook is switched off and secondly that the AC 
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	fire	hazard.	In	the	event	that	you	need	to	
transport the battery separately from the notebook, please place 
it inside an anti-static bag. 
explosion. 
●	 Discard	old	worn	out	batteries	according	to	the	instructions	on	
	 Page	VI.	Never	throw	batteries	into	a	fire	as	this	can	cause	an	
 
●	 Never	attempt	to	repair	or	service	the	notebook	yourself.	Please	
	
refer	all	repairs	and	servicing	to	qualified	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. 
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. 
●	 The	most	essential	accessory	you	should	have	when	travelling	is	a	
 
 
 
●	 Make	sure	there	is	enough	room	to	carry	your	AC	Adaptor	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	in	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	
a close eye on it when it is one the conveyor belt. Hold on to your 
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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	flight	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	sufficient	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 
●	 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. 
In the event of an electrical storm, please disconnect the 
notebook from the power source and unplug any network or 
telephone cables that may be connected to the notebook. 
●	 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 
battery is removed. 
Notebook Cover: 
Use	a	microfiber	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.	
It	is	advisable	to	use	a	can	of	compressed	air	to	clean	debris	that	
Keyboard: 
●	
  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.	
LCD: 
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It	is	best	to	use	a	microfiber	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	microfiber	
cloth. 
●	 Wait	for	the	LCD	surface	to	dry	completely	and	then	close	the	lid.	
Be careful when using Isopropyl Alcohol as this is a 
flammable	liquid.	Please	keep	away	from	children,	
naked	flames	or	a	notebook	that	is	switched	on.	
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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 
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:	
	►	Unauthorized	modifications,	repairs	or	servicing	
	► Misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions in the user   
  manual. 
	► Improper assembly 
	► 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. 
	► Electric damage resulting from faulty or failed electric power  
  or power surges. 
	► Damaged or cracked components 
	► Liquid damage 
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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	adaptors	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	fulfill	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. 
Warranty Limitations 
The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following… 
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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.
●	
●	 Connect	the	equipment	into	an	outlet	on	a	circuit	different	from	that	
Increase	the	separation	between	the	equipment	and	receiver.
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.
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 Q1000 notebook complies with 
the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This 
symbol also indicates that Q1000 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	fluctuations	and	flicker	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-
Battery Disposal & Caution
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The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable bat-
tery. 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-
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 
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 
Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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sifications
●  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
●	 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 recharg-
ing 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	person-
nel.
●  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.