P37K - Laptop GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Gaming Laptop
Brand	GIGABYTE
Model	P37K
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor	Intel Core i7-4700MQ
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB GDDR5)
Memory (RAM)	8GB DDR3L (expandable to 32GB)
Storage	1TB HDD + 128GB SSD (mSATA)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	42.0 x 29.1 x 3.1 cm
Weight	Approximately 2.9 kg
Power Supply	AC Adapter 120W (19.5V, 6.15A)
Battery Type	6-cell Li-ion, 4400mAh
Operating System	Windows 8.1 (upgradable to Windows 10)
Main Functions	Gaming, multimedia, productivity, VR-ready
Care and Cleaning	Clean with soft dry cloth; avoid liquids; use compressed air for vents
Safety Precautions	Do not cover vents; use only provided charger; avoid extreme temperatures
Spare Parts and Reparability	User-accessible: RAM, HDD/SSD, battery; other repairs by authorized service
General Information	Manufacturer: GIGABYTE; Warranty: 2 years limited; Manual available in PDF

Frequently Asked Questions - P37K GIGABYTE

How do I access the BIOS on my Gigabyte P37K?

Press F2 repeatedly during startup (when the GIGABYTE logo appears) to enter the BIOS setup.

Can I upgrade the RAM on the P37K?

Yes, the P37K has two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB DDR3L. Access the bottom panel to replace modules.

How do I clean the keyboard and screen?

Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water. For tough stains, use a mild screen cleaner. Avoid spraying directly onto the device.

What do I do if my laptop overheats?

Ensure vents are not blocked, use on a hard surface, and clean dust from fans with compressed air. If persists, check thermal paste or contact support.

How do I enable the backlit keyboard?

Press the Fn + Spacebar combination to cycle through brightness levels (off, low, high). The keyboard has RGB zones configurable via included software.

My trackpad is not working. How to fix?

First, check if it’s disabled by pressing Fn + F1 (or the touchpad icon). Also ensure drivers are installed from GIGABYTE’s support page.

Can I connect an external monitor?

Yes, the P37K has HDMI, mini-DisplayPort, and VGA outputs. Connect your monitor and press Fn + F4 to toggle display modes.

How to factory reset the laptop?

Back up data, then restart and press F9 during boot to enter recovery. Alternatively, use Windows 'Reset this PC' feature.

What is the maximum storage upgrade?

The laptop has one 2.5-inch bay and one mSATA slot. You can install up to 2TB HDD/SSD and a 256GB mSATA SSD (or larger with compatible models).

How do I calibrate the battery?

Charge to 100%, use the laptop until it shuts down (let it drain fully), then charge again uninterrupted to 100%. Repeat monthly for optimal battery life.

USER MANUAL P37K GIGABYTE

Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook.

This manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. The final product configuration 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

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the right side of the notebook.
3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

Switching on the Power

After you turn on the Notebook 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 ^® Setup has completed.

Booting Up the Notebook for the First Time

Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft® Windows® Boot Screen will be the first 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 & Front View

Left View

1 Light sensor
2 Webcam
3 Microphone
4 Power Button
5 TouchPad
6 LED Indicators ①
7 Battery Indicator Button ②
8 Swappable Storage Bay

Bluetooth Status LED
Wireless Lan Status LED
HDD Status LED
Battery Status LED
Power Status LED

② Press the right button of touchpad to check the remaining battery power. Right click to show the remaining power percentage. As shown below, the battery life indicator is available when the laptop is shut down, in stand-by or hibernation.(Battery mode)

1 Kensington Lock Slot
2 Ethernet Port
3 USB 2.0 Port
4 SD Card Reader
5 Headphone Jack
6 Microphone Jack

Right View

1 Mini Display Port
2 USB 3.0 Port
3 USB 3.0 Port (USB Charge)
4 HDMI Port
5 External Display (VGA) Port
6 DC-in Jack

Base View

1 Memory Compartment
2 Speakers

Warning:

DO NOT remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local GIGABYTE Authorized Service Center.

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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey	Function Description
Fn+ESC Elect ODD Eject ODD
Fn+F1	Sleep Put the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F2 電	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 LCD/ 回	Display Toggle	Switch display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn+F6 回	Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn+F7 回	Speaker Toggle Turn the speaker on and off.
Fn+F8 回	Volume Down Decrease the sound volume.
Fn+F9 回	Volume Up Increase the sound volume.
Fn+F10 回	Screen Display Toggle Turn the screen display on and off.
Fn+F11 /8	Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Fn+F12 回	Webcam	Turn the internal webcam on and off.
Fn+Space 回	Keyboard Backlight Toggle	Turn the keyboard backlight on and off.

Macro key

Macro keys can be set via Macro Hub, setting combination keys for complicated and/or general operation.

Macro key	Macro key	Description
G	G	Macro group switch, press around 3 seconds as hardware switch on/off.
G1	G1	User Programmable Macro key
G2	G2	User Programmable Macro key
G3	G3	User Programmable Macro key
G4	G4	User Programmable Macro key
G5	G5	User Programmable Macro key

1 Unlock swappable bay locker.
2 Draw the swappable bay out.

Connect the HDD or SSD pin by sliding it into the connector.

Technical diagram of a mechanical device showing internal components and directional arrows (no text or symbols)

Gently push the plastic frame outwards. Slide in the HDD or SSD until it locks into place. There will be a slight click.

1 Pull swappable bay back to slot.
2 Lock swappable bay locker.

Macro Hub Instruction

Welcome to use Macro Hub ! Macro Hub makes it much easier for you to control your Macro Key on P37. You can deal with complex key stroke combination by just one press on macro key, which brings you benefits both in work and game. Before using Macro Hub, please read following guide, thanks.

1 Launch Macro Hub

You can find the shortcut of Macro Hub on desktop. Just double click it.

2 The overview of Macro Hub

1 Profiles: View your current macro command settings.
2 Macros: Edit macro command funtions anf settings.
3 Settings: Update Macro Hub version or renew macro hub settings.
4 Macro Key Group Indicators: Indicate the activated Macro Key Group (the atcivated group indicator will light up)
5 Macro Key Function: Show the programmed Macro functions under the Macro Key Group, from G1 to G5.

3 Using Macro Hub

1 Set Macro Key to basic function

a. Click the G button on the left-top of the keyboard to switch to the Macro Key group you would like to use

b. Click the Macro Key function brick

c. Double-click the function you would like to use(ex. Media Player) in the Basic or Macros function area.

d. Complete the setting

2 Edit macro command funtions anf settings.

a. Click "Macros" (you can set up to 100 sets of macro)

b. Overview of macro record panel (you can record your own macro here)

1. Start recording: Click when you're about to record the macro
2. Pause key Switch: Enable/Disable Pause key to stop recording.
3. Macro Name: Set the name of this macro
4. Import icon: Set icon for this macro. You can use default icon or upload your own icon
5. Record type: You can choose to record only mouse(or keyboard) movement, or record both. You can also decide to or not to record mouse position.
6. Record interval: You can decide to or not to record the interval of each movement (or You can set fixed interval time between every movement)
7. Execution way: You can set the macro execution way (execution once, repeat execution or repeat execution with deep press)
8. Export macro: Export your macro
9. Import macro: Import the macro

10. Delete all: Delete all movement in this macro

11. Delete selected: Delete selected movement

12. Movement list: it shows all movement you record
13. Exit: The system will inquire you if to save the recorded macro

c. Start to record macro: When you click start button, the macro engine will start to record macro. All movement you made(mouse/keyboard) will be shown in the movement list. You can decide to use "pause" key or mouse click on stop button to stop recording based on your record range. Finishing recording: When you have done all movement, click exit button. The Macro Engine will inquire you if you want to save the macro. Click Yes then you can finish the record of your own macro.

d. Complete the setting.

3 Edit "Settings" of Macro Hub

1. Software update: Update latest version of GIGABYTE Macro Hub
2. Clean memory: Erase current Macro Hub settings
3. Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade Macro Key firmware

Setup Your System for RAID 0/1

WARNING

• Please backup your data before you build and run RAID 0/1 on your system.
  ● RAID 1 needs two storage drives of the same specification and capacity in your laptop.
  ● RAID 0 needs two storage drives of the same specification in your laptop. Different capacity is acceptable.

1

• Press F2 when computer starts to Enter BIOS setup utility.
• Go to Advanced > SATA configuration.

2

• Change "SATA Mode selection" from "AHCI" to "RAID".
• Press F10 to save and exit. The system will restart automatically.

3

• After reboot, enter the Intel Rapid Storage Menu.

4

- Select Create RAID Volume.

5

- Select the storage device you would like to create RAID.

6

- Save and reboot and the setting is done.

Smart 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.

1

- Please plug in the USB disk which is at least 20GB in capacity to make the original image (backup the data in USB first. 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

3

- Run the "Smart USB Backup" after finishing the install.

4

- Select your USB disk from the drop-down list and start to create the recovery USB disk.

5

• 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).

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 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

1

Turn off and restart the laptop.

2

During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9 key to launch the tool.

3

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 files will be deleted after the laptop starts restoring, and the operating system will be reset to factory default settings.

4

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.

5

Reboot the laptop after the system recovery is complete.

Windows 8.1 Recovery Guide

1

Turn off and restart the laptop.

2

During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9 key to launch the tool.

3

Choose "Troubleshoot" to enter the recovery settings. (Also you can choose "Continue" to exit recovery system and continue to Windows 8.1 for files or data backup.)

There are two options for system recovery

• Refresh your PC
  You can refresh your laptop to improve the system stability without losing your files.
• Reset your PC
  If you want to remove all of your files, you can reset your PC completely.
  Caution: All personal data and files will be lost.

4

- Choose "Refresh your PC"

Choose an account to continue.

Here are what will happen

• Your files and personalization settings won't be changed.
• Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
• Apps from Windows Store will be kept.
• Apps you installed from discs or websites will be removed.
• A list of removed apps will be saved on your desktop.

■ choose "Reset your PC"

▶ Just remove my files

Only personal data and files 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 files and apps will be removed.
• Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.

■ Advanced options

System Restore

Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.

System Image Recovery

Recover Windows using a specific system image file.

Automatic 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 firmware.

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:

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