Gigabyte P55K User manual

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PB Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook.
This manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. The final product
conguration 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
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the right side of 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 off until the operating system
has been congured. Please note that the volume for the audio will not function until Windows®
Setup has completed.
Booting Up the Notebook for the First Time
Depending on your conguration, 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.
Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
IMPORTANT
• Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the rst 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 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.
• Power adapter information: Input voltage: 100-240Vac ,- Input frequency: 50-60Hz ,- Rating output voltage: 19.5V
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Top View
Left View
1Webcam Status LED Indicator
2Webcam
3Microphone
4Power Button
5TouchPad
6Battery Indicator Button 
7LED Indicators 
Right-click to show the remaining power
percentage.
As shown below, the battery life indica-
tor is available when the laptop is shut
down, in stand-by or hibernation. (Bat-
tery mode)
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<10%
11-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
>90%
Bluetooth Status LED
Wireless Lan Status LED
HDD Status LED
Battery Status LED
Power Status LED
1Kensington Lock Slot
2D-sub (VGA) Port
3Ethernet Port
4HDMI Port
5USB 3.1
6USB 3.0
Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
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Base View
Right View
1Microphone Jack
2Headphone Jack
3USB 3.0
4Optical Disc Drive
5DC-in Jack
1SD Card Reader
2Speakers
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Warning:
DO NOT remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local GIGABYTE
Authorized Service Center.
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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.

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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 Function Description
Fn + ~ Playback Media Playback control.
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad ON/OFF
Fn + F2 LCD Toggle Turn LCD OFF
(Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on)
Fn + F3 Speaker Toggle Turn the sperker ON/OFF
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Put the computer in Sleep mode
Fn + F5 Volume Down Decrease the sound Volume
Fn + F6 Volume Up Increase the sound Volume
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Switch display output between the display screen
, external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn + F8 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness
Fn + F9 Brightness Up Increase the screen brightness
Fn + F10 Webcam Turn the internal webcam ON/OFF.
Fn + F11 Airplane Mode Toggle Turn the Airplane Mode ON/OFF
*This function is only available in certain region
Fn + F12 Keyboard Backlight
Toggle Turn the keyboard backlight ON/OFF
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GIGABYTE Smart Manager
You can activate GIGABYTE Smart Manager by double clicking on the shortcut icon on the
desktop if the machine you purchased has the operation system built-in. GIGABYTE Smart
Manager is an icon-based control interface, enabling users to intuitionally access common
system setup as well as GIGABYTE exclusive utilities. Please be noted that the GIGABYTE
Smart Manager interface, icons, utilities and software versions may vary based on the
purchased models. Please operate GIGABYTE Smart Manager according to the actual version
built-in.
GIGABYTE Software Application

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6Smart USB Backup Guide (Original: Recovery Image USB)
WARNING
●You can backup original recovery image through this application in case of losing by device damage.
● You can backup original recovery image to USB disk and restore the system if any storage system
replacement with the recovery USB disk.
● Before you restore the system through the recovery USB disk, please make sure that you have already
made the backup of your data.
●Please DO NOT shut down or un-plug the system when performing backup through recovery USB disk.
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>20G
• Please plug in the USB disk which is
at least 20GB in capacity to make the
original image (backup the data in USB
rst. All data will be eliminated during
the creation of recovery USB disk)
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• 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
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• Run the “Smart USB Backup” after
nishing the install.
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• Select your USB disk from the drop-
down list and start to create the
recovery USB disk.
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• 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
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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.
All ready to go
Make sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.
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Recovery Guide
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 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.
Windows 7 Recovery Guide
Turn off and restart the laptop.
During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
Caution
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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.
The recovery will be activated and you will see the option
buttons on the window. Click on “Recovery” to start it.
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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.
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Reboot the laptop after the system recovery is complete.
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Windows 10 Recovery Guide
During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
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Turn off and restart the laptop.
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 Smart Recovery
Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
Caution: All personal data and les will be lost.
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.)

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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) .
4▓▓▓▓▓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.]
▓▓▓▓▓GIGABYTE Smart Recovery
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.
The recovery will be activated and you will see the
option buttons on the window. Click on “Yes” to start it.
After the system recovery is completed, you will see
the option button on the window, please click on
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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.

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•Tear the transparent lm on the thermal pad
•To paste the thermal pad on the top of M.2 SSDand aligned with the chip on the right side,
then tear the blue lm.
Installing the Thermal Pad for M.2 SSDon P55
If you want to install M.2 SSD on your P55, we strongly recommend that you should read this
instruction first in order not to installtion fail. We(GIGABYTE) won’t be responsible for any
damage from installation of SSD either by individual or vendor. So please RE-CONSIDER it
before installation, thanks!
•Open the rear cover and loose the screw
for M.2 SSD
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CAUTION
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GIGABYTE will take no responsibility for any customer induced damages during installing.
We suggest that you send your notebook to an authorized GIGABYTE service center if any
question. Making any charges depends on local conditions.
Website: http://www.gigabyte.com/index.aspx
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•Insert the SSDto M.2 slot and tighten the screw.
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
FAQ:
FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq.aspx
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