Gigabyte P57 User manual

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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,10.3A or 19V,10.5A or 19.5V, 9.23A
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Top View
Left View
1Webcam Status LED Indicator
2Webcam
3Microphone
4Power Button
5TouchPad
6LED Indicators 
7Battery Indicator Button 
Bluetooth Status LED
Wireless Lan Status LED
HDD Status LED
Battery Status LED
Power Status LED
Press the right button of touchpad to
check the remaining battery power.
Right click to show the remaining power
percentage. As shown below, the bat-
tery life indicator is available when the
laptop is shut down, in stand-by or
hibernation.(Battery mode)
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11-30%
31-50%
51-70%
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>90%
1Kensington Lock Slot
2Ethernet Port
3USB 3.0 Port
4SD Card Reader
5Headphone Jack
6Microphone Jack
Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
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Base View
Right View
1USB 3.0 Port
2USB 3.1 Port
3HDMI Port
4Mini Display Port
5External Display (VGA) Port
6DC-in Jack
1Swappable Storage Bay
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+ESC Eject ODD Eject ODD
Fn+F1 Sleep Put the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F2 Wireless LAN Enables/disable the Wireless LAN function.
Fn+F3 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness.
Fn+F4 Brightness Up Increase the screen brightness.
Fn+F5 Display Toggle
Switche display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
Fn+F6 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn+F7 Speaker Toggle Turn the speaker on and off.
Fn+F8 Volume Down Decrease the sound volume.
Fn+F9 Volume Up Increase the sound volume.
Fn+F10 Screen Display Toggle Turn the screen display on and off.
Fn+F11 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Fn+F12 Webcam Turn the internal webcam on and off.
Fn+Space Keyboard Backlight
Toggle Turn the keyboard backlight on and off.
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Swappable bay Application
1Unlock swappable bay locker.
2Draw the swappable bay out.
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Connect the HDD or SSD pin by sliding it into the connecter.
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1Pull swappable bay back to slot.
2Lock swappable bay locker.
Gently push the plastic frame outwards. Slide in the HDD or SSD until it locks into place. There will
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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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8Smart 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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• 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)
2• 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.
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 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
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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
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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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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
Appendix

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感謝您選擇技嘉筆記型電腦 !
為協助您順利使用技嘉筆記型電腦，我們特地設計此快速安裝說明。如果您需要更多關於電腦功能，
歡迎上技嘉官方網站 www.gigabyte.tw查詢。產品實際規格以出貨為準，如有異動恕不另行通知。
1將電源線接上電源轉換器。
2將電源轉換器連接到電腦的電源插孔。
3將電源線插入電源插座。
首次使用 GIGABYTE 技嘉筆記型電腦
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重要
• 第一次啟動筆記型電腦之前，請先確認已經將電源變壓器連接至電腦。
• 找出筆記型電腦的輸入/輸出頻率標籤，並請確認符合電源變壓器上的輸入/輸出頻率資訊。
• 當筆記型電腦在電源變壓器使用模式時，請將電源變壓器靠近插座以便於使用。
• 電源變壓器資訊：輸入電壓：100-240Vac ，輸入頻率：50-60Hz ，輸出電壓功率：
19.5V,10.3A or 19V,10.5A or 19.5V, 9.23A
開啟筆記型電腦
電源指示燈會顯示機器是否為通電的狀態。
第一次開機時，在還未完全進入作業系統前請勿強制關機。開啟電源後，直到該作業系統配置完成
前，音量無法設定。
開始第一次使用
根據您的筆記型電腦配置，當您第一次開機，第一個畫面會是微軟Windows® 啟動畫面，按照該螢幕上
的提示和指示，完成作業系統的配置。當軟體許可條款顯示時，請務必閱讀並同意後再繼續。

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GIGABYTE技嘉筆記型電腦導覽
上視圖
左視圖
1視訊指示燈
2視訊攝影機
3麥克風
4電源開關
5觸控板
6LED 狀態指示燈 
7電池電量顯示鍵 
藍牙指示燈
無線網路指示燈
硬碟存取指示燈
電池充電指示燈
電源狀態指示燈
在關機/待命/休眠模式時按下右鍵可透過
指示燈號檢視電池剩餘電量(電量對照如
下圖)(電池模式下)
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<10%
11-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
>90%
1Kensington防盜鎖孔
2乙太網路(LAN)埠
3USB 3.0埠
4SD讀卡機
5耳機插孔
6麥克風插孔
警語：使用過度恐傷害視力。
注意事項：
(1)使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘。
(2) 2 歲以下幼兒不看螢幕， 2 歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過1小時。
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1USB 3.0 埠
2USB 3.1 埠
3HDMI 埠
4外接顯示器 (VGA) 埠
5電源插孔
1抽換式儲存埠
2喇叭
右視圖
底視圖
警告：
本機器設備配備的鋰電池為不可拆卸裝置，請交由技嘉授權專業維修服務中心移除裝置中的電池。
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• 請不要於斜面上或容易震動的地方使用筆記型電腦，以降低發生故障和產品損壞的風險。
• 請勿置於車內、室內外陽光強烈或高於45度C之儲藏環境， 以免鋰電池發生老化或膨脹等危險。
• 請於通風良好的地方使用此產品。請勿在床上、枕頭等通風不良的地方使用此產品，並且不要在有樓板暖氣的地方使
用，避免導致筆記型電腦過熱。請避免底部和側邊的通風孔阻塞。如果通風孔阻塞，會有損害筆記型電腦或導致內部過
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許多電腦的設定例如螢幕亮度、喇叭音量等可利用電腦的快速鍵直接調整。如需使用快速鍵，請依
下表先按住 <Fn> 鍵，再按下<F1>~<F12>等按鍵。
快速鍵 功能 功能敘述
Fn+ESC 光碟退出 可退出光碟機
Fn+F1 睡眠模式 讓電腦進入睡眠模式。
Fn+F2 無線區域網路 開啟/關閉無線區域網路裝置。
Fn+F3 減弱亮度 降低螢幕亮度。
Fn+F4 增強亮度 提高螢幕亮度。
Fn+F5 螢幕顯示切換 在電腦螢幕以及外接式顯示器之間切換影像輸出，
或者同時顯示。
Fn+F6 觸控板開關 開啟/關閉觸控板。
Fn+F7 喇叭靜音 將喇叭切換為靜音模式。
Fn+F8 減弱音量 降低喇叭音量。
Fn+F9 增大音量 提高喇叭音量。
Fn+F10 螢幕開關 開啟/關閉螢幕。
Fn+F11 藍牙通訊 開啟/關閉藍牙通訊裝置。
Fn+F12 視訊攝影機 開啟/關閉內建視訊攝影機。
Fn+Space 鍵盤背光開關 調整鍵盤背光亮度。
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抽換式儲存埠
1推開光碟機鎖。
2並拉出光碟機或抽換式儲存埠。
將硬碟接上抽換式儲存埠匯流排。
僅支援9.5mm/7mm 硬碟
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1光碟機或抽換式儲存埠放回本機中。
2推回光碟機鎖。
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(以下各軟體使用介面、圖示及功能可隨您購買的機種、軟體版本而有所變更。)
GIGABYTE Smart Manager
若您購買的電腦出貨已搭載Windows® 作業系統，你可在桌面上雙擊Smart Manager捷徑圖示
啟動GIGABYTE Smart Manager軟體，透過Smart Manager簡易的圖示介面，可以輕鬆校調系
統的相關設定。請注意Smart Manager使用介面、圖示及功能將隨您購買的機種、軟體版本而
有所變更，使用方式請依實際所搭載的Smart Manager版本操作。
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