Gigabyte G5 GE User manual

Quick Start Guide
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Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the adapter to the Power (DC) Input Port on the notebook.
3Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
Switching on the Power
After you turn on the notebook for the very
rst time, do not turn it o󰀨 until the operating
system has been congured. Please note that
the volume for the audio will not function until
Windows® Setup has completed.
IMPORTANT:
• Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time.
• When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily
accessible.
• Locate the input/output mark 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.
• Power adapter information:
- Input voltage: 100-240Vac
- Input frequency: 50-60Hz
- Rating output voltag: 20V , 7.5A
* Product specications and product appearance may di󰀨er from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local
dealers for the specications and appearance of the products available in your country.
* Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to
make changes without prior notice.
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GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
1Webcam Indicator 11 Audio Combo Jack
2Webcam 12 MicroSD Card Reader
3Microphone 13 USB 3.2 Port (USB type-C)
4Display Panel 14 Ethernet Port (LAN)
5Power Button 15 USB 3.2 Port (USB type-C)
6Keyboard 16 HDMI Port
7Touchpad 17 Mini DisplayPort 1.4
8USB 3.2 Port (USB type-A) 18 Power Input (DC)
9USB 2.0 Port (USB type-A) 19 Speakers
10 Microphone-In Jack
IMPORTANT:
● Do not remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local GIGABYTE
Authorized Service Center.
● 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.
● 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 floor 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 environ-
ments. If the vents are blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat.

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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.
Hotkey Description
Fn +~ Play / Pause(in Audio/Video Programs)
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle
Fn + F2 Turn LCD Backlight OFF
(Press a key to or use Tochpad to turn on)
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle
Fn + F5/F6 Volume Decrease/Increases
Fn + F7 Display Toggle
Fn + F8/F9 Brightness Decreases/Increases
Fn + F10 PC Camera Power on and o󰀨
Fn + F11 Airplane Mode Toggle
Fn + F12 Sleep Toggle
NumLK Number Lock Toggle
Fn+ ScrLK Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle
Fn+ Esc Control Center Toggle
Fn+ ! Fan Automatic Control / Full Power
Fn + Backspace Disable/Enable Flexikey®
Fn + #
3 Power Modes Toggle
Fn + Launch the LED Keyboard Application
Fn + Toggle the Keyboard LED On/O󰀨
Fn + Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Fn + Keyboard LED Illumination Increase

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Smart USB Backup Guide
WARNING
yYou can backup original recovery image through this application in case of
losing by device damage.
yYou can backup original recovery image to USB Flash Drive and restore the
system if any storage system replacement with the recovery USB Flash Drive.
yBefore you restore the system through the recovery USB Flash Drive, please
make sure that you have already made the backup of your data.
yPlease DO NOT shut down or un-plug the system when performing backup
through recovery USB Flash Drive.
• Please plug in the USB Flash
Drive which is at least 32GB in
capacity to make the original
image (backup the data in USB
first. All data will be eliminated
during the creation of recovery
USB Flash disk)
• Insert the driver disk to your
optical drive and run the install of
“Smart USB Backup” (for none-
ODD model,please use USB
ODD device or download from
http://www.gigabyte.com
• Run the “Smart USB Backup”
after nishing the install.
• Select your USB Flash disk from
the drop-down list and start to
create the recovery USB disk.
• The window will pop out when the creation of recovery disk is done.
• Please press F12 on starting the system when you need to restore the system.
Select“boot from recovery USB disk” and the system will be restored.
• The time needed for restore will be around 30 mins(time needed may vary by USB
disk model).
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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.
Note
• 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
EFI SHELL 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.

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Recovery Guide
Turn o󰀨 and restart the laptop.
During the laptop turn on process,press
and hold F9 key to launch the tool.
Choose “Troubleshoot” to enter the recovery settings.
(Also you can choose“Continue” to exit recovery system and continue to System
for les 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.
•Smart Recovery
Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
Caution: All personal data and les will be lost.
Smart Recovery
The recovery will be activated
and you will see the option buttons
on the window. Click on “Yes” 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.
•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 o󰀨 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
System Restore
Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.
System Image Recovery
Recover Windows using a specic 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
■Warranty & Service :
Warranty and service and related information please refer to the
warranty card or GIGABYTE service website as the below link:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Laptop
■FAQ :
FAQ(Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Faq
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Control Center Application
The Control Center application is a quick computer conguration application,
which allows you to change power mode, set keyboard backlight and assign a
single key to launch multiple key combinations.
Control Center Overview
1. Power Modes
2. LED Keyboard
3. Flexikey
4. FAN speed control
Power Modes
To set di󰀨erent power mode.
1. Quiet
2. Performance
3. Enterainment
4. Power Saving
LED Keyboard
To set keyboard backlight.
1. Keyboard Backlit :The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to
alter the keyboard backlit.
2. Keyboard Sleep timer : enter the value to set backlit sleep timer.
3. Brightness : to set the brightness of keyboard backlight.
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Flexikey®
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration
application. It allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple
key combinations, programs and applications. You also can create
text macros and disable certain keys. The application can also be
used to congure the mouse buttons and create hotkeys for gaming.
Flexikey® Overview
1. Prole
2. Keyboard Macro
3. Statistics
4. Mouse Macro
5. Disable/Enable
Keyboard Macro
You can set macro on every keycap except the black key here.Just
click the key you want to set macro and it will pop out the macro
assign page.
1. Name:naming
the macro prole
2. Action Type
3. Start Record
4. Enable Delay Time
5. Restore
Setting Steps :
a.Choose an action key ”each key”, the name can be edited by "1"
b.Choose an action type by "2"
c.Choose “EXPRESS KEY” as an action type if you want to set a
macro key. Then click "3" to start record and press again to stop it.
Statistics
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