Copyright © 2010 by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. GIGABYTE M1405 Series Notebook Computer User’s Manual Release Edition: 2010/ 05 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.
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. English When Using Your M1405 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. I • • • • • Do not attempt to service the notebook yourself.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL • • • • NOTICE: When taking your notebook from a colder to a warmer environ ment 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.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice English III 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) • 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).
English V 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE M1405 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 M1405. It provides basic configuring, operations and care, and troubleshooting.
Content English VII Safety Instructions..............................................................................I Regulatory Notices & Certifications.................................................. III Introduction......................................................................................VII Chapter 4 The M1405 Specifications 4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware............................................ 22 4.2 The M1405 Special Functions................................................ 23 4.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL How to Connect an External D-Sub Display........................... 43 How to Connect an External DVI Display............................... 44 How to Connect a USB Devices............................................. 44 How to Connect an HDMI Display.......................................... 45 How to Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN................................. 45 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting / Q&A 8.1 Troubleshooting...............................................................
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 1 Knowing Your M1405 This chapter provides basic information to start using the M1405 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.
English 2 1.1 Hardware Checklist 1.2 Using the Battery Pack Carefully unpack the M1405 notebook, taking care to save the box and any packaging for possible future use. How to Insert the Battery Pack To insert the battery simply follow the easy steps below. In The Box Check to make sure you have all the following items: 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Connecting the AC Adaptor How to Remove the Battery Pack To remove the battery simply follow the easy steps below. 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. The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz.
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. English 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. 4 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.5 Turning on the Unit This section explains how to turn on the M1405 - the Power indicator will show if the unit is then on or not by illuminating. Power Button 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.
1.6 Turning Off the Power English 6 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 2 The M1405 Tour This chapter will show you the various ports and components of the M1405 and familiarizes you with the notebook. Certain parts of the notebook can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cannot be changed.
2.1 Front View 2.3 Top View 1 English Please be careful when opening the LCD display panel. It is suggested to open it by holding the silver tip. 2 3 8 2.2 Rear View 4 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.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.4 LED Indicators # Description Webcam Webcam for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 LCD Display Displays computer output. 4 Speakers 5 These LED lights show that stats of certain system components and their activity. # Icon Item Description 1 Indicates the computer’s embedded Num Lock LED numeric keyboard status for numeric data input. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio.
2.5 Left View # 1 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 Base-T 4 Headphone Jack Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers and headphones. 5 6 Icon 6 Microphone Jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Base View 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 6 # Icon Item Description 1 Docking Port Connects to the Docking station for extension function. (Docking may be optional) 2 Memory Compartment Housed the computer’s main memory (secured with screws). 3 the computer’s Communication Housed WiFi LAN and WWAN card Bay (secured with screw). 4 Battery Bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery Release Release the battery for Latch removal.
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 3 Using the M1405 This chapter will briefly explain the basics of using the M1405 notebook. It will also explain any necessary precautions when using the M1405.
3.1 The M1405 Keyboard English The M1405 features a Windows Compatible Keyboard. The set language of the keyboard will depend on the region. This section is for the English Qwerty Layout Keyboard. It is compatible with a standard 104/105 Key Windows keyboard, accessed by using specific key press combinations and the hotkeys. The number of keys on the keyboard will also vary by language and region. Hotkey Function Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Enabling The Overlay The numeric keypad overlay acts the same way a normal numeric keypad would. To enable the numeric keypad overlay, simply hit the key. This will enable the numeric keys and convert those keys to their blue (secondary) value. The keys will operate in this mode until the overlay is disabled by again pressing the key.
English 3.2 The Touchpad 3.3 The Fingerprint Reader The touchpad is very simple to use. It represents the mouse pointer on screen. Simply use your finger and slide it in the direction you want the pointer to move. The touchpad reads only 1 finger at a time. Do not use anything other than your finger on the touchpad. The M1405 features a fingerprint reader. It includes a Security Tool to use to store your fingerprints and use the tool for quick authentication and also remove the need for typed passwords.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3.4 The Webcam Fingerprint Reader Start Point Draw finger in this direction Avoid using the fingerprint scanner when: Your fingers are dirty or grimy, Soiled, Oily, Injured, Very Dry or Flaky, Wet, Soaked, Swollen or Wrinkled as this could damage the reader or prevent it from accurately reading the stored prints. Do not use any foreign objects on the scanner.
3.5 Optical Disc Drive English 18 The M1405 features a preinstalled DVD Super Multi Optical Writer Drive. When in use, the drive has a flashing LED in the face and will not open. It supports a wide range media types. The drive can also support or play Dual Layer types. Supported CD Writable Formats 1 CD-R - These discs can be written on once. The data put on the disc cannot be changed or erased/deleted. 2 CD-RW -These discs can be written to more than once and can be erased.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3.6 Using a Memory Card Emergency Release English In the event that the drive will not open, an emergency release will need to be performed. Take a thin long item, such as a paper clip and put it gently into the small hole on the side of the drive and press inwards until the units drive clicks out. This should only be performed if the drive is stuck and will not open at all using the release button or the eject command in windows.
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 4 The M1405 Specifications 21
4.1 The M1405 Notebook Hardware English 22 The M1405 will be available in a number of different specifications. The listing below shows the possible configurations supported by the M1405. The actual specifications will depend on the M1405 model purchased.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 4.2 The M1405 Special Functions •••••••••••••••••••••••• The above specification is for users’ reference. The final configuration depends on the M1405 users bought. Docking Station (Optional) The M1405 supports the unique docking station. The docking station provided the main options to connect peripherals.
4.3 The M1405 Quick Battery Life Test English 24 How To Test the Battery Life The M1405 features a special function to test the life remaining in the battery. This function is tied to the secondary mouse button of the units touchpad. The below section briefly explains how to use this feature on the notebook to enable you to check the battery life of the M1405. Locate the secondary mouse button (Right Button) and look for the small battery icon next to the button as shown below.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 5 The M1405 Utilities 25
5.1 GIGABYTE Smart Manager English 26 The GIGABYTE Smart Manager is a simple utility that gives direct control of system settings to the user in a simple interface. Simple things such as turning the Wireless LAN on or off to adjusting the display brightness can be controlled from this simple yet powerful tools. Smart Manager Introduction Due to variations of Smart Manager versions, the interface, icons, sequence and functions might be different comparing to the guide.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3G: Press the 3G icon to enable/disable 3G device. (Optional) Smart Charge: Press the Smart Charge icon to select different power supplying mode (30%, 40%, 50% or Off) when using USB power. * (Optional) To ensure sufficient power supply for system operation, you can set the computer (via GIGABYTE Smart Manager) to automatically cease this function at 50/40/30% of power level. (Note: Smart Charge function is available in selected models.
5.2 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery English 28 System Recovery - Restore your M1405 Operating System The hard drive of the M1405 has a hidden partition that contains a full backup image of the operating system that can be used to recover the system in the event that something happens to the operating system. If the hard drive is removed or the partition deleted, the recover options will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed. 4. T he "Recovering" Window will open and begin the recovery.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 5.4 GIGABYTE Utility Driver Disc 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. The GIGABYTE M1405 Comes with a Driver and Utilities Disk should you need to reinstall any drivers, or if you are installing the operating system because it did not ship with the notebook. If the M1405 shipped with an installed operating system the drivers should be present.
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 6 Connecting Peripherals and Upgrade 31
English 6.1 How To Connect USB Devices 6.2 How To Connect Displays Connect a USB Device To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the unit and press it into the port securely. It will only go in one way because of the notching used so ensure that it is lined up correctly and do not force the USB connector into the port if it does not want to go in. USB Devices support Plug and Play and should auto discover inside the units operating system and install drivers or request drivers.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 6.4 Ethernet LAN Connection Connect an HDMI Display To insert the cable, simply line it up with the HDMI port on the M1405 unit and press it into the port securely. It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly. Use the operating systems display properties to then get an image on the HDMI Output port. Depending on your configuration the HDMI port can also carry a sound signal.
English 6.5 How To Secure the Notebook 6.6 Upgrade the Memory Connect a Kensington Lock To insert the cable, simply line it up with the Kensington lock with the hole and insert. If you have the key type, turn the key in the lock direction and then remove the key to secure the lock into the hole. If you have the type that uses a combination lock, enter the combination, insert the Kensington lock, turn, and then spin the combination to random numbers to lock.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 6.7 WWAN 3G Connection The M1405, depending on configuration, features a WWAN 3G Connection. This section will briefly explain how to install and set up the WWAN 3G unit if it did not ship with your M1405. 1x WWAN 3G Mobile Broadband Card 1x Driver CD 1x Quick Installation Guide 4 English If you purchased the GIGABYTE WWAN 3G Module separately you should have these items in the package: 1 To install the 3.
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 7 Docking Station This section will tell you how to connect and operate the docking station. It provides basic configuring, operations.
7.1 Features & Specifications English 38 The extensive features of the GIGABYTE Docking Station are designed for enhanced usability and functionality and to extend the usability of M1405. The Docking Station providing expansion, while the graphics GPU for improved graphics performance. The GPU is a fully compliant High Definition supported GPU. Docking Station Specifications The docking station features a number of ports and connections allowing for easy management and control of multiple peripherals.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.2 Top View: Docking Station 3 4 5 1 2 # Item Description Air Vent This vent is used to allow the vent on the rear of the notebook to expel the hot air from the system without restrictions from the docking station. Please be careful not to block this port. 2 Docking Port Connector The docking port is used to interface between the notebook and the station itself allowing control and connectivity. This port is very fragile.
7.3 Rear View: Docking Station 7.4 Side Views: Docking Station The below image shows the rear of the docking station. All of the interface ports for peripherals are on the rear of the docking station. Please refer to the below image to see placement of the ports. The below image shows the Left and Right sides of the GIGABYTE Docking station. Please refer to the below images for reference to ports / connectors.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Right Side View Notebook Release Arm (Ejector Switch) The right side of the docking station has the Notebook Release Arm; this is pulled to unlock the notebook from the docking station. 1 7.5 Attachment Attachment: The AC Adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to ensure that the Docking Station is powered. A number of ports on the docking station also use the power to operate.
English Attachment: The Docking Station This section explains how to connect the notebook to the docking station. Please look at the images carefully and follow the instructions on how to connect them. Attachment Please ensure that the ports are lined up and follow the instructions as below: 42 Docking Connector Docking Connector The images above show the notebook and the docking station. Please take note of the placement of the docking ports.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.7 How to: Connect an External D-Sub Display Follow the guide below to undock the notebook from the docking station: Please follow the instructions to learn how to remove the notebook. Connect an External D-Sub Display To insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the back of the dock and press it into the port securely. Tighten the two securing screws so as to ensure that the cable stays connected. 3 43 2 1.
English 7.8 How to: Connect an External DVI Display 7.9 How to: Connect a USB Devices Connect an External DVI Display To insert the cable, simply line it up with the port on the back of the dock and press it into the port securely. Tighten the two securing screws so as to ensure that the cable stays connected. Connect a USB Device To connect a USB device simply line it up with the USB port on the unit and press it into the port securely.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7.11 How To: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet LAN Connect an HDMI Display To insert the cable, simply lines it up with the HDMI port on the HDMI port on the docking station and press it into the port. It will click lightly into place when it is inserted properly. Use the operating systems display properties to then get an image on the HDMI Output port.
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M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL This section will briefly cover some frequently encountered problems and questions and provide a quick guide to assist with solve these problems. Most problems can be resolved quickly, simply and easily and are not always a system problem. Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed, please consult the GIGABYTE website or call your unit supplier for assistance? For website assistance go to the support section of www.gigabyte. com.
8.1 Troubleshooting Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle problems, please contact to your dealer to get professional assistance and service. English 48 AC Adapter Trouble Battery life depends on usage conditions of the Notebook. You can change the settings in the Power Manager of the OS to save power. Battery life is not as long as it should be Solution Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to the power source and notebook.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Trouble Solution HDD can’t be booted The operating system is corrupted by incorrect operation or virus. Try to clean the virus and then configure your operating system correctly. Maybe the documents of your OS run in error; please refer to the manual of your OS. HDD performs very slowly There is too much file fragment. Use disk defrag tools to rearrange the programs on the hard disk.
Printer Trouble English 50 USB Solution Make sure the printer is powered on. The data can’t be output from notebook to printer Make sure its cable is OK and its USB interface is well connected to notebook. Error printing Equipments connected can’t work Make sure your printer is compatible with your notebook. Check and be sure USB port of notebook is firmly connected with the USB cord of the equipment. Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed correctly.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL 8.2 Frequently Asked Questions My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen. What can I do? I’ve heard that cleaning and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve program’s launch speed. How do I do this? Good disk maintenances can improve program launch speed.
My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do? English If your computer is without power (i.e. unplug the computer power source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it) for over 45 days, you would lose the information stored in CMOS. Please follow the steps below to reconfigure your CMOS settings: step1. Press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup utility. 52 step2. S elect “Load Optional Defaults?” When you see the following prompt, choose and then press . step3.
M1405 SERIES USER’S MANUAL How can M1405 BIOS be upgraded in the DOS and Windows mode? 8.3 Questions and Answers Q: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is this normal? A: The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the Notebook to prevent overheating. User needs not worry. Q: My battery operation time is not as long as it should be.
English 54 8.4 The Notebook Care 8.5 GIGABYTE Service Information Through prolonged use the Notebook might become dirty or due to some form of accident require cleaning. It may also become damaged due to travel and use. Please follow the below guideline s to care for and clean the Notebook. More service information please link to GIGABYTE official website: www.gigabyte.com.
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