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Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook P2742!
This Manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. For more detailed
information, please visit our website at http://www.gigabyte.com. All specications are
subject to the manufacturer's configuration at the time of shipping and may change
without prior notice, written or otherwise.
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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Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
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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 back side of the notebook.
3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

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Switching on the Power:
After you turn on the P2742 for the very first time, do not turn it off until the
operating system has been configured. Please note that the volume for the
audio will not function until Windows
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Setup has completed.
Booting Up the P2742 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.

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Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
Top & Front View
Left View
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Webcam Status LED
Indicator
2 Webcam
3 Display
4 GPU Button
5 LED Indicators
6 Keyboard
7 Built-In Microphone
8 Touchpad & Buttons
9 LED Indicators
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LED Indicators
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Power Button
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Speakers
* Refer more information on page 5
1 Security Lock Slot
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USB 2.0 Port
3 S/PDIF-Out Jack
4 Microphone-In Jack
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Headphone-Out Jack
6 Optical Device Drive Bay
7 Emergency Eject Hole

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Rear & Bottom View
Right View
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1 Multi-in-1 Card Reader
2 USB 3.0 Port x 2
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Combined eSATA/
USB 3.0 Port
4 HDMI-Out Port
5 RJ-45 LAN Jack
1 External Monitor Port
2 DC in Jack
3 Component Bay Cover
4 Vent
5 HDD Bay
6 Battery