Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook.
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This manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. The nal product conguration
depends on the model at the point of your purchase. GIGABYTE reserves the right to amend without
prior notice. For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.gigabyte.com.
Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
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To install the battery please follow these steps:
1 Insert the battery pack into the compartment.
2 Remember to slide the switch to the "Lock" position.
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1 Connect the the power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the left side of the notebook.
3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
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Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the rst time.
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When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
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Locate the input /output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your
power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.
After you turn on the P15 for the very rst time, do not turn it off until the operating system has
been congured. Please note that the volume for the audio will not function until Windows® Setup
has completed.
Booting Up the P15 for the First Time
Depending on your conguration, the Microsoft® Windows® Boot Screen will be the rst screen that
you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions and enter
your personal information to complete the setup of the Windows® Operating System.
Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
Top View
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1 Webcam on/off Indicator
2 Webcam
3 Built-In Mic
4 Power Button
LED Indicators
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6 Touchpad and buttons
7 LED Indicators
Flash Memory Card Reader
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Number Lock Activated
Caps Lock Activated
Scroll Lock Activated
Power Status LED
Battery Status LED
HDD Status LED
Airplane Mode Status LED
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Left View
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1 Power DC input
2 D-Sub
3 LAN RJ 45
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4 USB Port 3.1
5 HDMI
6 USB Port 3.1
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Right View
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Bottom View
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1 Microphone input Jack
2 Headphone output Jack
3 USB Port 2.0
4 USB Port 3.0
5 Optical Drive
6 Kensington Lock Port
1 Battery
2 HDD & Memory Compartment
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Do not install the Notebook PC on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the Notebook PC in that
location for a long time.This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur.
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Do not store and use Notebook PC in direct sunlight or the location where temperatures exceed 112°F (45°C) such
as inside a vehicle.There is a danger of Lithium-ion battery expansion and aging.
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Do not use the Notebook PC in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do
not use it in a location such as room with oor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat.Take care that the
Notebook PC vents (on the side or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these environments. If the vents are
blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like
screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyDescription
Fn+~Play/ Pause(in Audio/Video Programs)
Fn+F1Touchpad Toggle
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Fn+F2
Fn+F3Mute Toggle
Fn+F5/F6Volume Decrease/Increases
Fn+F7Display Toggle
Fn+F8/F9Bright Descreases/Increases
Fn+F10PC Camera Power on and off
Fn+F11Airplane Mode Toggle
Fn+F12Sleep Toggle
Fn+ NumLKNumber Lock Toggle
Turn LCD Backlight OFF
(Press a key to or use Tochpad to turn on)
Fn+ScrLKScroll Lock Toggle
Caps LockCaps Lock Toggle
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P15 Caddy bay instruction
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• Install the HDD into Caddy bay.
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• Unplug two screws and open the back
cover.
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• Unplug one screw and take out the
ODD bay.
• Install the Caddy bay in notebook and
lock the screws.
Recovery Guide
System Recovery (Restore your laptop operating system)
When something is going wrong with the laptop operating system, the storage of the laptop has
a hidden partition containing a full back up image of the operating system that can be used to
restore the system to factory default settings.
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˙If the storage has been switched or the partition deleted, the recovery option will no longer be
available and a recovery service will be needed.
˙The recovery function is only available on devices with O/S preinstalled. Devices with DOS do not
have the recovery function.
Launch System Recovery
The system recovery feature is preinstalled before the laptop is shipped from the factory. The
option menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to
factory default.
The brief introduction below will show you how to start the recovery tool and restore your system.
All ready to go
Make sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.
Windows 7 Recovery Guide
Turn off and restart the laptop.
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During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
The recovery will be activated and you will see the option
buttons on the window. Click on “Recovery” to start it.
Caution
Once the “Recovery” is selected, your personal
data and les will be deleted after the laptop starts
restoring, and the operating system will be reset to
factory default settings.
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Windows 10 Recovery Guide
Turn off and restart the laptop.
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A progress indicator bar will show on the window when
the recovery process is running. Please make sure the
AC-adapter is plugged in and do not turn off the laptop.
Reboot the laptop after the system recovery is complete.
During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
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Choose “Troubleshoot” to enter the recovery settings. (Also you can choose
“Continue” to exit recovery system and continue to Windows 10 for files or
data backup.)
There are two options for system recovery
˙Reset this PC
You can choose to keep or remove your files and then reinstalls Windows
without losing your les.
˙ GIGABYTE Utility
Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
Caution: All personal data and les will be lost.
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Choose “Reset this PC”
Keep my les
Choose an account to continue.All apps will be removed, and settings
will back to pure O/S (without GIGABYTE app), but your personal les
will be kept.
Remove everything
All apps, setting and personal les will be removed.
Just remove my les
Only personal data and les will be removed, but computer settings will
be kept.
Fully clean the drive
The drive will be completely restored to factory default settings. It takes
more time. > [Click on “Reset” to execute recovery function.]
Here are what will happen
˙All of your personal les and apps will be removed.
˙Your PC settings will be restored to pure O/S (without GIGABYTE app) .
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Choose “GIGABYTE Utility”
The recovery will be activated and you will see the
option buttons on the window. Click on “Yes” to start it.
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Caution
˙Once the “Recovery” is selected, your personal data and les will be deleted
after the laptop starts restoring, and the operating system will be reset to
factory default settings.
˙A progress indicator bar will show on the window when the recovery process is
running. Please make sure the AC-adapter is plugged in and do not turn off the
laptop.
After the system recovery is completed, you will see
the option button on the window, please click on
“Shutdown”.
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▓Advanced options
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Warranty & Service:
Warranty and service and related information please refer to the warranty card or GIGABYTE
service website as the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/technical-support.aspx
System Restore
Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.
System Image Recovery
Recover Windows using a specic system image le.
Startup Repair
Fix problems that keep Windows from loading.
Command Prompt
Use the Command Prompt for advanced trobleshooting.
UEFI Firmware Settings
Change settings in your PC’s UEFI rmware.
Startup Settings
Change Windows Startup behavior.
Appendix
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FAQ:
FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq.aspx