Copyright ©  2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All Rights Reserved
GIGABYTE E1425 Series Notebooks User’s Manual
Date Issued: 2010/07
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 Adapter and power cable are placed in a safe 
 
  Adapter 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 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. 
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 Adapter 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 
 
  Adapter 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 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 
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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: 
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  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 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 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 E1425 notebook complies with 
the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This 
symbol also indicates that E1425 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.