Aero 15W v8 - Laptop GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Aero 15W v8 GIGABYTE

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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 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.com1 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. 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 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,7.7 A or 19.5V,9.23 A or 19.5V,10.3 A or 19.5V,10.5 A DC IN

Bluetooth Status LEDWireless Lan Status LEDHDD Status LEDBattery Status LEDPower Status LED As shown below, the battery life indica-tor is available when the laptop is shut down, in stand-by or hibernation.(Battery mode) Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour

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. <10%11-30%31-50%51-70%71-90%>90%

Warning: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. 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 environments. If the vents are blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat. 1 SpeakersEnglish

Hotkeys GIGABYTE Software Application 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 Maximize Fan Speed To increase the fan speed to 100% 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 Screen Display Toggle Turn the screen display 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 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad on and off. Fn+F11 Airplane Mode Enable/disable the Airplane Mode function. Fn+Space Keyboard Backlight Toggle Turn the keyboard backlight on and off. 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. Note:That the interface, icons and features of the software may vary depending on version installed and your laptop model.English

You can backup original recovery image through this application in case of losing by device damage.

u 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.

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 durin g the creation of recovery USB 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 finishing the install.

Select your USB 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 mod- el) .English

Windows 10 Recovery Guide During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9 key to launch the tool.

Turn off and restart the laptop.There are two options for system recovery

Reset this PCYou 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.Choose “Troubleshoot” to enter the recovery settings. (Also you can choose “Continue” to exit recovery system and continue to Windows 10 for les or data backup.) 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 goMake 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.English

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) .

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.]

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 “Shutdown”.English

Advanced options System Restore Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows. System Image Recovery Recover Windows using a specic 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 firmware. Startup Settings Change Windows Startup behavior.

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 AppendixEnglish

Macro recording button

Main keyboard GIGABYTE Fusion Thank you for the choosing of GIGABYTE notebook along with GIGABYTE Fusion. GIGABYTE Fusion is a gaming software which combines the macro control and backlit control. With GIGABYTE Fusion you can set up your gaming environment in a second. You will always get ahead of your enemy in the preparation of war! Please read following instruction of GIGABYTE Fusion: GIGABYTE Fusion Overview

Key action You can set macro on every key cap here. Just click the key you want to set macro and it will pop out the macro assign pageEnglish

current assigning key

Macro page chosse the macro you want to assign to the key, or record the macro you like

Shortcut assign page (tiny apps) choose the function you want to assign to the key and click save

Apps assign page(start app with one-click) choose the app you want to start with the key (one-click start) Macro assign page

Record new macro Click it to enter if you want to record new macro

Choose the app you want to start with the key Apps

Start/Stop recording macro

Macro name (you can set the name of macro here)

Record Range You can choose to record the key stroke, mouse click, mouse movement or any combination of them

Delay time you can set the record delay time here

Macro execution way you can set the execution way of macro here Record new macro

Main keybaord area, you can select single or multiple key to set the light(only under custom mode)

Animation list, you can select light effect you want here

Advanced setting of light effect, you can set further light setting here Light Control

choose the apps you want to run with the profile you can choose the app connected with the profile. Once the app is launched, GIGABYTE fusion will automatically switch the keyboard to connected profile

Clear memory Current macro and setting will be cleared

Choose the app you want to start with the key Apps

Start/Stop recording macro

Macro name (you can set the name of macro here)

Record Range You can choose to record the key stroke, mouse click, mouse movement or any combination of them

Delay time you can set the record delay time here

Macro execution way you can set the execution way of macro here Record new macro

Main keybaord area, you can select single or multiple key to set the light(only under custom mode)

Animation list, you can select light effect you want here

Advanced setting of light effect, you can set further light setting here Light Control

choose the apps you want to run with the profile you can choose the app connected with the profile. Once the app is launched, GIGABYTE fusion will automatically switch the keyboard to connected profile

Clear memory Current macro and setting will be cleared

Update firmware Settings1

Fully clean the drive