P55K v5 - Laptop GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laptop
Brand	Gigabyte
Model	P55K v5
Power Adapter Input	100-240Vac, 50-60Hz
Power Adapter Output	19.5V
Battery Type	Built-in lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Ports (Left)	Kensington Lock, VGA, Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.1, USB 3.0
Ports (Right)	Microphone jack, Headphone jack, USB 3.0, Optical disc drive, DC-in jack
Ports (Base)	SD card reader, Speakers
Audio	Built-in speakers, microphone jack, headphone jack
Camera	Webcam with LED indicator
Input Devices	Touchpad, keyboard with backlight, hotkeys (Fn + F1-F12)
Networking	Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Software	Gigabyte Smart Manager, Smart USB Backup
System Recovery	Via F9 key; supports Windows 7/10 recovery options
Security	Kensington lock slot
Storage Expansion	mSATA SSD with thermal pad installation
Maintenance	Do not remove built-in battery; contact authorized service center
Warranty	Refer to warranty card or Gigabyte service website

Frequently Asked Questions - P55K v5 GIGABYTE

How do I restore my laptop to factory settings?

To restore your laptop, restart and press F9 during boot. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Windows 10, choose 'Troubleshoot' > 'Reset this PC' or 'Gigabyte Smart Recovery'. CAUTION: All personal data will be erased.

How do I boot from a recovery USB?

Insert the recovery USB, restart the laptop, and press F12 during startup. Select 'boot from recovery USB disk' from the menu.

How do I use the hotkeys?

Press and hold the Fn key, then press the corresponding function key (e.g., Fn+F5 to decrease volume, Fn+F8 to decrease brightness). A full list is in the manual.

How do I turn on the keyboard backlight?

Press Fn+F12 to toggle the keyboard backlight on or off.

How do I install an mSATA SSD?

First, take out the mSATA SSD and the thermal pad. Paste the thermal pad on the SSD aligning with the goldfinger, then insert the SSD into the mSATA slot and tighten the screw. CAUTION: Gigabyte is not responsible for any damage; consider contacting an authorized service center.

What is the Gigabyte Smart Manager?

Gigabyte Smart Manager is a software application that provides an icon-based interface for accessing common system settings and exclusive utilities. Double-click the desktop shortcut to open it.

How do I turn off the touchpad?

Press Fn+F1 to toggle the internal touchpad on or off.

How do I connect an external monitor?

Connect the monitor to the VGA or HDMI port. Then press Fn+F7 to switch display output between the laptop screen, external monitor, or both.

What should I do if my laptop won't turn on?

Ensure the power adapter is connected to a grounded outlet and the DC-in jack. Press the power button. If still not turning on, try a hard reset: unplug the adapter, remove the battery (if possible, but built-in battery should not be removed by user), then plug back in and try again. Contact support if the issue persists.

How do I clean my laptop?

Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild screen cleaner. Do not spray liquids directly. Avoid abrasive cleaners. For the keyboard, use compressed air to remove debris.

USER MANUAL P55K v5 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.

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 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

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

1 Webcam Status LED Indicator
2 Webcam
3 Microphone
4 Power Button
5 TouchPad
6 Battery Indicator Button ①
7 LED Indicators ②

1 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)

② Bluetooth Status LED

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

Left View

1 Kensington Lock Slot
2 D-sub (VGA) Port
3 Ethernet Port
4 HDMI Port
5 USB 3.1
6 USB 3.0

Right View

1 Microphone Jack
2 Headphone Jack
3 USB 3.0
4 Optical Disc Drive
5 DC-in Jack

Base View

1 SD Card Reader
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

▶/II	Fn + ~ Playback Media Playback control.
[370K]	Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad ON/OFF
[26KT]	Fn + F2 LCD Toggle	Turn LCD OFF(Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on)
[K432]	Fn + F3 Speaker Toggle Turn the sperker ON/OFF
	Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Put the computer in Sleep mode
[WCS2]	Fn + F5 Volume Down Decrease the sound Volume
	Fn + F6 Volume Up	Increase the sound Volume
[YGH3]	Fn + F7 Display Toggle	Switch display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
[XAZK]	Fn + F8 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness
[TBC3]	Fn + F9 Brightness Up	Increase the screen brightness
[WW15]	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
[TABY]	Fn + F12	Keyboard Backlight Toggle	Turn the keyboard backlight ON/OFF

GIGABYTE Software Application

■ 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 intuitively 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.

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.

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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 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

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

4

- Select your USB disk from the dropdown 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 model).

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 10 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 10 for files 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 files.

• GIGABYTE Smart Recovery

Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.

Caution: All personal data and files will be lost.

4

■choose "Reset this PC"

▶ Keep my files

Choose an account to continue. All apps will be removed, and settings will back to pure O/S (without GIGABYTE app), but your personal files will be kept.

▶ Remove everything

All apps, setting and personal files will be removed.

→ 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 pure O/S (without GIGABYTE app).

IGABYTE 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 files 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.

After the system recovery is completed, you will see the option button on the window, please click on "Shutdown".

■ 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.

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 firmware.

Startup Settings

Change Windows Startup behavior.

Installing the Thermal Pad for mSATA SSD on P55

If you want to install mSATA SSD on your P55, we strongly recommend that you should read this instruction first in order not to installation 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!

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Close-up of an electronic circuit board with a highlighted component and wiring (no visible text or symbols)

• Take out your mSATA SSD

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• Take out the thermal pad.

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Electronic circuit board with gold connectors and a blue plastic cover, no visible text or symbols

• Paste on mSATA SSD as following figure. Note the position of goldfinger and paste the thermal pad align with goldfinger

Close-up of a circuit board with visible traces and components, no readable text or symbols

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- Insert the SSD to mSATA slot and tighten the screw.

CAUTION

- 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

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