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USER MANUAL Sabre 15K 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 nal product conguration 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

Connect the the power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the left side of the notebook. Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

To install the battery please follow these steps:

Insert the battery pack into the compartment. Remember to slide the switch to the "Lock" position.

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 congured. 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 conguration, the Microsoft

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

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.

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 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.English

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 Description Fn+~ Play/ Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn+F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn+F2 Turn LCD Backlight OFF Fn+F3 Mute Toggle Fn+F4 Toggle Keynoard Illumination (For White LED Keyboard) Fn+F5/F6 Volume Decrease/Increases Fn+F7 Display Toggle Fn+F8/F9 Bright Descreases/Increases Fn+10 PC Camera Power on and off Fn+F11 Airplane Mode Toggle Fn+F12 Sleep Toggle NumLK Number Lock Toggle Fn+ScrLK Scroll Lock Toggle Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle Fn+Esc Control Center Toggle Fn+! Fan Automatic Control/Full Power Fn+Backspace Disable/Enable Flexikey

*For RGB backlit keyboard only Fn+ Launch Backlit Keyboard Application Fn+ Keyboard Backlit LED on/off Toggle Fn+ Keyboard Backlit Decrease Fn+ Keyboard Backlit Increases HotkeysEnglish

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. >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)

• 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 nishing 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 model) .English

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. 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• Refresh your PC• You can refresh your laptop to improve the system stability without losing your les.• GIGABYTE Smart Recovery Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.Caution:Allpersonaldataandleswillbelost.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.)English

Here are what will happen

• All of your personal les and apps will be removed.

• Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.

Choose “Refresh your PC”

Keepmyles 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.

Justremovemyles 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.]

• 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. 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 rmware. 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 following link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq.aspx

Full User Manual: For more user guide and software instruction, please refer to the below link: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/download-center.aspxEnglish

Flexikey® Application The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey conguration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch programs and applications, to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to congure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc. All the conguration settings are retained under (up to12) proles to which the settings are applied. Click Flexikey® in the Gaming section of the Control Center, or the click the icon in the notication area of the taskbar, to launch the application. Proles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Proles. You can Add or Delete Proles (you can maintain 12 active Proles), Export and Import proles from the menus. If you double-click on a Prole you can change the Prole Name, and change an Image le (images created using PNG les). Flexikey® Application Features - EXPRESS KEY: This feature allows you to congure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys. - LAUNCH APP: This simply assigns single keys to launch any program’s or application’s executable le. - EXPRESS TEXT: With this you can assign single keys to send commonly used strings of text. - DISABLE: Use this function to disable any keyboard keys. - STATISTICS: Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application, and to disable unused keys.English

Keyboard and Mouse Settings Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen (e.g. you may wish to create a prole with settings only for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for the either the keyboard or mouse. Language Interface You can change the language interface by right-clicking the icon in the notication area of the taskbar and selecting the language from the menu. Enabling or Disabling Flexikey® You can enable or disable Flexikey® by using the Fn + Backspace key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse prole to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again. The icon Flexikey® icon in the notication area of the taskbar will appear grayed out when Flexikey® is o, and in color when on (an on screen icon will also pop-up to display the status of the application as it is toggled on/o). A. EXPRESS KEY: To congure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key.

1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen prole, click on a key to select it, and then click to

select Express Key in Action Type.

2. In the following example we want to change an existing game key conguration which uses the left

shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to combine this movement to sprint forward.

3. Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.

4. Click in the Tool Tips eld and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click

back in the Name eld (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).

5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required

(make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).

6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.English

8. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete.

9. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting.

10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.

*Enabling Time Record* If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination, then you can use Time Record function to do so.

1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen prole, click to select a key for the shortcut

action, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.

2. Click in the Tool Tips eld and type to give the key combination a name, then click back in the

Name eld (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).

3. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys required in the sequence and time delay

between key presses required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).

4. Click Stop Record.

5. Click to select a key in the sequence and click Enable Time Record, then click a key to view the

6. You can edit the delay between key presses by

clicking in the Delay Time (MS) field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses.

7. Click to close the Time Record window.

8. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen

9. If you want to remove any individual key click to

select it, and then click Delete.

10. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore

to return to the default key setting. B.Launch App:

1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the

application, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type.

2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.

3. Navigate to the executable le of the application and click Open.

4. The key will now be congured to open the selected application under your chosen Prole, and

the key will appear in green.

5. If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore.

6. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.English

C. Express Text: A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text.

1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen prole, click to select a key, and then click to

select Express Text in Action Type.

2. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text

message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.

3. Click in the Click to type eld and type in your message.

4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text

message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.

5. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your

chosen Prole, and the key will appear in blue.

6. If you want to remove any Express Text key, select it and click on Restore.

7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

D. Disable: You can use the program to disable any keys not required.

1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen prole, click to select a key to disable, and

then click to select Disable in Action Type.

2. The key will now be disabled.

3. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on Restore.

4. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

5. The key will be disabled under your chosen Prole, and the key will appear in Gray.English

Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached, the mouse settings allow you to congure actions for the left (#1), right (#2) and middle (#3) buttons of the attached mouse, and also for any backward (#4) and forward (#5) buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the button number and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function. A. EXPRESS KEY: To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations (an external mouse must be attached), or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key.

1. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen prole, click on a mouse button to select it, and

then click to select Express Key in Action Type.

2. In the following example we will congure the central mouse wheel to combine the actions of left

shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards in a game program.

3. Click on the central mouse wheel for the shortcut action.

4. Click in the Tool Tips eld and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then

click back in the Name eld (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).

5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W)

required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).

6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.English

7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

8. If you want to remove any mouse setting click to select it, and then click Delete.

9. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default mouse setting.

10. The mouse button for any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.

B. Launch App: You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows:

1. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen prole, click on a mouse button to select it, and

then click to select Express Key in Action Type.

2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.

3. Navigate to the executable le of the application and click Open.

4. The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen

Prole, and the button will appear in green

5. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

C. Express Text: A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text.

1. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen prole, click on a mouse button to select it, and

then click to select Express Text in Action Type.

2. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text

message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.

3. Click in the Text Context eld and type in your message.English

4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text

message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.

5. The mouse button click will now be congured to send the text message in the target program

under your chosen Prole, and the button will appear in blue.

6. If you want to remove any Express Text mouse button, select it and click on Restore.

7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

D. Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required.

1. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen prole, click on a mouse button to select it, and

then click to select Disable in Action Type.

2. The button click will now be disabled.

3. If you want to enable the button again, select it and click on Restore.

4. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen prole.

5. The button click will be disabled under your chosen Prole, and the key will appear in Gray.

Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application, and to disable any infrequently, or unused, keys to save any accidental incorrect key presses. 1.Click the Statistics Tab, and press Start Record to start recording the frequency of key presses for keys used. 2.You can then go to the application you wish to use the profile for, and use the application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded. 3.Return to the Flexikey® application and press Stop Record to stop recording. 4.At the end of the recording process colors will represent the frequency of key presses, with red as the most frequent through to lighter blue the less frequent (the color bar at the bottom of the screen displays the color code against the number of key presses). 5.Under Quick Disable click the color which corresponds to the keys you wish to disable. 6.All disabled keys will then change to gray and will be disabled under this prole.English

Keyboard Backlight Application (for Illuminated Colored Keyboards) The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by clicking the Flexikey button in the Gaming section of the Control Center, and then clicking the Backlight tab). A. Brightness Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight. B. Color Swatch The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by clicking on the color required. You can choose to display the swatch either in Full Color or as a 256 Color Scheme. Click the Custom mode button to select any colors from the swatch and to apply your chosen colors to parts of the keyboard (and Top Case Logo LED if applicable).English

The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the eects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the eects on the keyboard. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the setting. D. Keyboard LED Sections The bottom right section of the application allows you to select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard on which to apply the color changes and eects. E.PROFILES The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color and eect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings.繁體中文

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