Chapter 1 Introducing Your M1028 CafeBook This chapter will show you how to operate your M1028 SERIES M1028 CafeBook computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.
1.1 Panoramic View No. Item Function 1 Web camera Built-in 1.3M camera 2 LCD To display the content output form the system 3 Keyboard To input characters and numbers 4 Five system LEDs Five LED lights of system signal From left to right Bluetooth signal WLAN signal HDD signal Battery signal Power on signal 5 Touchpad To function as mouse 6 Stylus Pen Slot To place the stylus pen. 7 Num. Lock , Caps Lock & 3.5G Num. Lock, Caps Lock & 3.
1 2 3 4 5 1.2 Left Side No. Item Function 1 LAN RJ45 Jack To connect LAN 2 VGA Port To connect VGA monitor. 3 USB port To connect peripheral equipment with USB interface. 4 MIC jack To connect MIC to input audio signal. 5 Line out To connect equipment to output sound.
5 6 1 4 3 2 1.3 Right Side No. 1 Item USB port Function To connect peripheral equipment with USB interface. 2 DC-in hole To connect AC adapter to power on M1028 CafeBook. 3 3.5G External Antenna To connect 3.5G antenna 4 Function bottom To switch function key on 5 Media Card Slot(SD/MMC/MS) To connect SD/MMC/MS Card 6 Express Card slot To connect an Express Card.
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1 2 1.5 Bottom Side No. 1 Item Function Battery Pack Installed in the battery compartment, to supply power to M1028 CafeBook when AC power is disconnected. 2 Speaker To output the audio sound from the system. 1.6 Status Indicators Icon Item Function WLAN Status Wireless on/off status. HDD M1028 CafeBook is reading from, or writing to hard disk. Blue off \ System is turned off or in hibernation mode. Power status Blue flashing \ System is in Standby mode. Blue on \ System is in operating.
1.7 Turning Your M1028 CafeBook On and Off Turning on the power Open the M1028 CafeBook lid, press and hold the power switch for one or two seconds. The power indicator will glow blue once the computer is powered on. Turning off the power If you are not going to use your M1028 CafeBook computer for a while, it is best to turn off its power. Before turning off power, close all program first and shut down the operating system.
Icon Fn+F1 Description Hibernation Press this key combination to make system enter hibernation mode. In this mode, the back light of the LCD panel would be turned off and a host of internal devices would enter into a stage of lower power consumption. Fn+F2 Wireless LAN To activate Wireless LAN. Fn+F3 Brightness decreasing Press this key combination to decrease the brightness of the LCD. Fn+F4 Brightness increasing Press this key combination to increase the brightness of the LCD.
Fn+F9 Voice strengthening Press this key combination to strengthen the voice output. Notice: This function works under certain setting of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS. Fn+F10 3.5G To activate 3.5G Fn+F11 Bluetooth To activate Bluetooth 1.9 Using the Touchpad The built-in touch pad is a PS/2-compatible pointing devise that senses movement on its surface. This means that cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad.
1.12 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) You can use Wireless LAN to connect to the network and use the Internet in your home and office,so there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires. Connecting and using the wireless network You can use the Function key (1.8 Using the Launch Keys) or Fn combination keys (1.
Replacing the Battery The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of battery capacity. To change the battery pack, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Close the lid and flip the computer over. 3. Slide the battery latch. Continue to hold it until the battery is removed. 4. Make sure the replacement battery is properly oriented before inserting it into the battery compartment.
Before installing drivers, check with your vendors to see if they have already installed all the drivers with the operating system, if not, please follow the steps below: 1. You can find the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below: 2. Put the CD into the CD R-W or DVD-RW (optional) Drive. An Auto Run installation screen will appear. 1.
2.1 Battery Pack Your M1028 CafeBook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage. 2.2 Recharging The Battery Pack Your M1028 CafeBook supports both on-line and off-line recharge.
To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the M1028 CafeBook deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your M1028 CafeBook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible. When the battery is empty, wait for the M1028 CafeBook to cool down (especially the battery). The temperature should be within 15-25°C (59-77°F).
*Connect AC adapter to system unit as shown by #1. *Connect AC power cord to AC adapter as shown by #2. *Connect other end of power cord to an electrical outlet as shown by #3. Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup program The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your M1028 CafeBook’s BIOS (basic input/output system). Your M1028 CafeBook is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.
BIOS of different batch of M1028 CafeBook produced. Notice: The BIOS of your M1028 CafeBook has been initialized to best settings. It’s advised you not to change it if not so necessary. Tips: The pictures showed at this chapter may be different from those showed by your M1028 CafeBook due to different versions of BIOS. Please set pictures of your M1028 CafeBook as standard. System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of your M1028 CafeBook computer.
System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. System BIOS Version Display the BIOS version. IDE Channel 0 Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive.
3.2 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Installed O/S Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly. Note: An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior. Reset Configuration Data Select ‘Yes’ if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Large Disk Access Mode UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other operating systems, select ‘Other’.
QuickBoot Mode Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Extended Memory Testing Determines which type of tests will be performed on extended memory (above 1M). IGD – LCD Panel Type Select the LCD Panel used by the Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. Keyboard Language Set propriety language for your keyboard. Root Port ASPM Support Control ASPM support for all the enabled Root Ports.
It’s always the same to set user passport as that of supervisor password. But the former can only enter OS, not BIOS Setup. Password on Boot This setting is to select whether password of supervisor and/or user is needed when booting. Fixed disk boot sector This setting is to select whether to have Write Protect on hard disk boot section to anti virus or not. Notice: Do not lose the password of your system. In the event of this, you should have to refer to GIGABYTE service center. 3.
Exit Discarding Changes: Not save the settings by user and exit the BIOS setting menu. Load Setup Defaults : Recovery all the default setting by manufacturer. •••••••••••••••••••••••• Tips: If you change the BIOS settings and can not return to original settings, you can return to original settings by “ Load Setup Defaults”. Discard Changes: User can discard current settings and return to last settings.
Volume: Move the slider to adjust the speaker volume of your Netbook or select the Mute check box. Resolution: Click on the icon to change the resolution. There are two specs in the M912 series. a)1024X600 panel :: 800X600, 1024X600 b)1280X768 panel :: 800X600,1280X768 Rotation: This function only supports 2 rotation styles. 1. Normal mode: 0 degree 2. Vertical mode: 90 degree Click on the Active icon to rotate your display. On-Screen Keyboard: To Active the keyboard.
Computer Q-button: Press this button to call the My computer function. WebCAM Q-button: Press this button to call the E-CAM webcam pre-view utility. E Q-button: Press this button to call the Microsoft Internet Browser. Normal Mode: Press this icon to active the Netbook power plan and set the brightness to middle high level “60%” Presentation Mode: Press this icon to active the Presentation power plan and set the brightness to middle level “44%”.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting / Q&A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use M1028 CafeBook. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles. 5.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle trouble, please refer to your dealer to get professional service. AC Adapter Trouble Solution No power supplies to M1028 CafeBook Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to the power source and M1028 CafeBook.
1. 請務必將廢棄電池進行回收, 2. 嚴禁將電池存放靠近高熱的地方或是靠近火源/丟進燃燒的火堆中. 這將造成電池爆炸之危險. 3. 嚴禁私自組裝/拆解/改裝電池. 4. 請使用原廠所提供之電池組, 非原廠電池將可能對機器本身造成損壞. Keyboard Trouble Press character keys but number displayed Solution Check if Num Lock is activated. instead of character Confusing display Make sure there is not certain software to configure to the keyboard. Warning: Please pay attention for below information about the keyboard maintain. 1. 鍵盤長時間使用均容易造成灰塵累積. 此時建議使用小毛刷清潔鍵盤. 請關機清潔鍵盤表面, 並 使用軟布沾上少許清潔劑或水輕輕擦拭即可 2.
LCD Trouble Solution Press hot key Fn + F5 to change the display mode if certain The screen is blank external monitor is connected. Make sure the system isn’t in the mode of Hibernation or Standby. WARNING: Please pay attention for below matters at mounting design of touch panel of LCD module. 1.Do not put a heavy force along the edge of active area 2.Do not put a heavy shock or stress on the touch panel and film surface. 3. Do not put heavy goods on the touch panel. 4.
USB Trouble Solution Check and be sure USB port of M1028 CafeBook is firmly connected with Equipments connected can’t work the USB cord of the equipment. Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed correctly. Stand by / Hibernation Trouble Solution Can’t enter into Please check if the Windows Media Player is Standby running. If Yes, the M1028 CafeBook can’t enter /Hibernation into Standby or Hibernation mode. Please close Windows Media Player.
Q: What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer? A: You will need to use a self-amplifying microphone. Q: There are echoes coming from my speakers. What can I do? A: Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box. Q: Because of a software problem, I was unable to shut the computer down from Windows, I pressed the power button to power off the computer, but it didn’t work.
1. In the notification area next to your task bar, double-click 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 cannot unplug or eject your device using Safe Removal. 2. In Safely Remove Hardware, in the list of devices, select the device that you want to unplug or eject, and then click Stop.
Display 8.9”LCD panel/WXGA 1280x768, w/Touch screen, as 180° rotation angle 8.9”LCD panel/WSVGA 1024x600, w/Touch screen, as 180° rotation angle (Optional) Hard Disk Drive 2.5” ,9.5mm S-ATA HDD 120/160/250GB Optical Drive External ODD by USB connection Input Device 80 key keyboard/Touch Pad I/O Port USB X 3,Mic in/Earphone out/D-SUB RJ45 / SD/MMC/MS Card Reader / Express card Audio Speaker 1.5 watt x 2 Bluetooth BlueTooth 2.1 built-in Web Camera 1.3M pixel CMOS camera LAN/Wierless LAN 802.
Appendix II Recovery Update Notices How to restore your Netbook to factory defaults Time to restore: When your computer is infected by virus or there is any other reason that you want to restore your operation system to the factory defaults. Execute Xpress Recovery3 Lite (XR3 Lite) Professional Recovery Utility.Please take the following procedures: 1. Start up your computer first. Restart your computer if it has already booted into system. 2.
5. After all the selections have been made, the screen shows "RESTORE NOW…", indicating your computer is now recovering the operation system data. When the recovery is complete, the computer will automatically restart and restore to factory defaults.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
