Copyright © 2009 All Right Reserved - Printed in China T1028 TouchNote User's Manual Original Issue: 2009/08 This manual guides you through setting up and using your new Netbook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent.
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your TouchNote. English I When Using Your T1028 TouchNote 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 burn. • Do not attempt to service the TouchNote yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL NOTICE: When taking your TouchNote from a colder to a warmer environment or vice versa, allow your TouchNote 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 English III Federal Communications Commission Notice RF exposure 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.
T1028 TouchNote 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).
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. English V BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most TouchNote 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.
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English Preface VII Congratulations on your purchase of a TouchNote computer! Your new TouchNote features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this TouchNote is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Content Chapter 1 Introducing Your T1028 TouchNote 1.1 Panoramic View.......................................................................2 1.2 Left Side ..................................................................................3 1.3 Right Side ................................................................................3 1.4 Cover Side ...............................................................................4 1.5 Bottom Side ...............................
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL This chapter will show you how to operate your T1028 SERIES TouchNote 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 6 No. 1 Item Function English 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 2 2 5 Touchpad To function as mouse. 8 6 Stylus Pen Slot To place the stylus pen. 7 7 Num. Lock , Caps Lock & 3.5G LEDs Num. Lock, Caps Lock & 3.5G LED lights.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 1.2 Left Side 1.3 Right Side 1 2 3 4 56 3 4 5 6 English 1 2 3 No. Item Function 1 VGA Port To connect an external VGA monitor. 2 USB port To connect peripheral equipment with USB interfaces. 3 Air Vent To vent excess heat from the Netbook. 4 Function key Function button a). In shutdown/standby/hibernate mode, battery capacity can be displayed when the battery is loaded and the "function button" is pressed. b).
1.4 Cover Side 1.5 Bottom Side 1 English 1 4 2 2 No. Item Function 1 Cover To Protect the T1028 TouchNote 2 Axle To rotate the LCD Panel 3 No. Item Function 1 Battery Pack Installed in the battery compartment, to supply power to T1028 TouchNote when AC power is disconnected. 2 Speaker To output the audio sound from the system. 3 SIM Card Slot To insert of a mobile SIM card for 3.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 1.6 Status Indicators Icon Item Function This LED would be lit when the Bluetooth is enabled. WLAN Status Wireless on/off status. HDD T1028 TouchNote is reading from, or writing to hard disk. Blue off Recharging is finished or T1028 TouchNote is not powered by AC adapter. Blue on Battery is in recharging. Blue off System is turned off or in hibernation mode. Blue flashing System is in Standby mode. Blue on System is in operating.
English 6 1.7 Turning Your T1028 TouchNote On and Off 1.8 Keyboard Functions Turning on the power Open the T1028 TouchNote lid, pull 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 T1028 TouchNote computer for a while, it is best to turn off its power. Before turning off power, close all open programs first and shut down the operating system.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Fn+F6 Use Fn key combined with other keys to activate, close or set special functions. These combinations are also called Hot Keys. To use the Hot Keys, press and hold down together with the keys described below: Touch Pad Enable/Disable Press this key combination to enable/disable Touch Pad function. Fn+F7 Mute Press this combination to open/close output of audio signal. Fn+F8 Voice weakening Press this key combination to decrease the volume output.
1.9 Using the Touchpad English 8 1.11 Using the Audio The built-in touch pad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. The following explains how to use the touch pad: Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 1.12 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) 1.13 Using the Battery Pack 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. T1028 TouchNote computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: You can use the Function key (1.8 Using the Launch Keys) or Fn combination keys (1.8 Keyboard Function) to turn on wireless Lan.
English 10 Replacing the Battery 1.14 Connecting the AC Adapter The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of battery capacity. The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 12V, (12V, 3.0A for T1028), allowing you to use your T1028 TouchNote computer in almost any region.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 1.16 Touch Screen Calibration If your T1028 TouchNote Computer already has an operating system installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order for the hardware to properly function. The stylus pen together with the system touch-screen LCD display provides you a touch-screen operation by emulating the industry standard mouse left click. Below are the two conditions that you need to calibrate your touch-screen.
English ••••••••••••••••••••••• Note: You need to set screen display resolution to right resolution 1366x768 or 1024x600 (depends on your hardware specification) before proceeding with the calibration. 1.17 Use your T1028 as a Tablet PC 12 The screen of T1028 is convertible to simulate a Tablet PC. Follow the steps to use this function. 1. Open the lid (the screen display) of T1028. 2. On the top center above the keyboard is the pivot connecting the display panel to the bottom case.
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2.1 Battery Pack English Your T1028 TouchNote 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. 14 2.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL I did not use my spare battery for months. I have problem in recharging it. 2.4 Battery Maintenance To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the T1028 TouchNote deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your T1028 TouchNote consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible.
2.7 Removing The Battery Pack 2.8 Connecting System To AC Adapter English This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Make sure that the computer is properly shutdown before changing the battery pack. If you would like to change the battery pack while power is on, make sure this battery pack is not the only electrical source to the system unit. Follow the steps below to remove the battery pack. Connect AC adapter to system unit as shown by #1.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your T1028 TouchNote’s BIOS (basic input/output system). Your T1028 TouchNote is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.
3.1 Activate the BIOS Setup Utility English 18 F1 Your T1028 TouchNote has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 3.2 The Main Menu English ••••••••••••••••••••••• Tips: For more information about Menu and Keys, please refer to the help information of respective selection. There may be difference of BIOS setting between different versions of BIOS of different batch of T1028 TouchNote produced. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Notice: The BIOS of your T1028 TouchNote has been initialized to best settings. It’s advised you not to change it if not so necessary.
3.3 Advanced Menu 3.4 Security Menu English 20 BOOT CONFIGURATION numlock on/off Choose whether to set the Numlock On when booting. ADVANCED S3 Advanced setup of the standby mode ENABLE/DISABLE Keyboard Language [disable]/[German]/[Korean]/[Japanese]/[User interface (American keyboard, Chinese)] Set Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 3.5 Boot menu Boot Type Order Sub-menu English 21 Boot Type menu This menu allows the user to decide the sequence of the boot devices loaded into the operating system.
3.6 Exit Menu Load Setup Defaults Allows the user to load the CMOS Setup defaults. When the user press "Enter" on this item, the following messages will appear: Yes: confirm loading the defaults No: give up loading the defaults English Discard Changes Allows the user not to save any change.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 3.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS To upgrade the BIOS on DOS 1. Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive. (USB FDD, USB Flash Disc, or Floppy Disc) 2. Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive. 3. On the DOS prompt, type the following command. A:\>FLASHIT.EXE XXXXXX.BIN /mc /all or A:\>XXXXXX.BAT (Batch file for BIOS file) 4. The system is now automatically running the BIOS upgrade. 5.
6. The status of the execution will be shown in the pop-up window. Please do not interrupt the process of the execution for the program to be properly executed. English 24 7. The system now will be shut down for the program to be successfully completed. You may press the power button to restart your notebook computer GIGABYTE T1028.
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Brightness: Press + and - icons brightness. to adjust the display English Wireless LAN: Press this key to enable/disable wireless LAN function. Bluetooth: Press this key to enable/disable Bluetooth function. 26 3.5G:(Optional) Press this key to enable/disable 3.5G function. Due to variations of Smart Manager versions, the interface, icons, sequence and functions might be different comparing to the guide. Please operate the Smart Manager by the version preloaded.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL LCD/Video-out Switch: Press this icon to set LCD and Video-out simultaneously mode. Press this icon to set Video-out mode only. On-Screen Keyboard: Press this key to enable/disable on-screen keyboard. Display Rotation: Press this key to rotate the display direction. Touch Panel: Press this key to enable/disable touch panel function. English Press this icon to set LCD mode only.
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T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL English Chapter 5 Troubleshooting / Q&A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use T1028 TouchNote. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles.
5.1 Troubleshooting English ••••••••••••••••••••••• Warning: Under the condition that you can’t handle trouble, please refer to your dealer to get professional service. AC Adapter Trouble 30 Solution Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to the power source and T1028 TouchNote. No power supplies to T1028 Check the cable and plug to make sure they TouchNote are OK. If they are broken, please contact your local dealer ASAP.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Keyboard Trouble Press character keys but number displayed instead of character WARNING: Please pay attention to the following information about keyboard maintenance. 1.Dust build-up may occur to the keyboard after long-term use. It is recommended to clean the keyboard with a small brush. Please shut down the machine before cleaning the surface of the keyboard and wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in cleaner or water gently. 2.
English 32 WARNING: Please pay attention to the following information about Hard Drive maintenance. 1.The hard disk is a high-speed data storage device. Avoid using the TouchNote in unstable locations as far as possible to prevent hard disk damage and data loss. 2.Please use the computer in accordance with normal startup/ shutdown procedures; improper startup/shutdown may shorten the service life of the hard disk. 4.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL LAN Audio Trouble Solution Adjust sound controller. Check the setting of sound volume of software. Solution Be sure the RJ45 connector is firmly connected Can’t be connected to the Network Hub or Switch. Check if the ear phone is firmly connected. Check the Devices Manager of Windows. Be sure the Sound function has been activated and isn’t interfered with other hardware. 5.
What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer? You will need to use a self-amplifying microphone. English 34 There are echoes coming from my speakers. What can I do? Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box. 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.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Note • For removable storage devices that can safely be removed while the system is on, the system disables write caching by default. It does this so the devices can be removed without loss of data. When write caching is disabled, however, the system will likely experience slower performance, so be sure to enable write caching when you have finished removing the device.
English 36 Appendix I Specifications
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Processor Intel® Atom 1.6GHz N270 Intel® Atom 1.66GHz N280 Bluetooth BlueTooth 2.1 built-in Web Camera 1.3M pixel CMOS camera Core Logic Intel® 945GSE LAN/Wierless LAN 802.11b/g/n by mini-card, 3.5G by mini card (optional) Memory DDRII SO-DIMM X 1, Max 2 GB For the compatible HDDs & RAMs by model, please refer to GIGABYTE AVL List Keyboard 83 key keyboard Video Interface Intel® 945GSE Display 10.
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T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL English Appendix II Recovery Update Notices 39
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. English 40 3. There are four options on the menu: "RESTORE" (to restore data), "ABOUT" (to display XR3 software related information) and "REBOOT" (to cancel the recovery and restart the computer).
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL 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.
English 42 Appendix III Service Centers This appendix will list our service centers for your T1028 Netbook computer.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL Taiwan GIGABYTE Service Center WEB Address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ WEB Address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw/ U.S.A. Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85519336 G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.us China Shanhai TEL: +86-21-57638748 FAX: +86-21-57638320 G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.com.
Warranty Clause English 44 1. The warranty of the products of Gigabyte shall commence from the date specified on the invoice issued by the dealer. Consumers shall keep the purchase invoice properly to safeguard the legal rights and interests. 2. To identify the warranty period of various products, please visist related webpages of Gigabyte at http://service.gigabyte.tw/ for query. The dealer shall be responsible for the warranty provided or sold by the dealer itself. 4.
T1028 TouchNote USER’S MANUAL repair and test of the product only and will not provide services such as data backup, etc. Gigabyte will not assume responsibility for any data loss during the repair process.
