Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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GIGABYTE Q1732 Series Notebooks User’s Manual
Date Issued: 2011/06
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.
● 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
fire 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 fire 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 fire 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
specification in the country where you are located.
● 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 firstly
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 fire 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 fire as this can cause an explosion.
● 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.
● 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 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
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.
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● 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Keyboard:
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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.
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● 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.
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● 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.
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.
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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
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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.
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Warranty Limitations :
The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following…
● 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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Regulatory Notices
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.
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 ap-
pears 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 re-
charging 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.
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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 battery into the munici-
pal 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.
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:
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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