AORUS 17X - Laptop GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AORUS 17X GIGABYTE

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of the notebook.

Connect the power cord to the power outlet. 1-2. 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. 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 mark on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating informa- tion 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, 16.92A * Product specications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specications and appearance of the products available in your country.

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• The system will adjust the brightness of the screen automatically according to the ambient light, beware not to cover this area.** Whenever the system hangs , please: (1) Power off the notebook; (2) Remove the AC power; (3) Use a straightened paperclip and insert it to this hole for 4 secs; (4) Waiting for 15 secs then connect the AC power; (5) Power on the notebook.The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. IMPORTANT: ● 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 environ- ments. If the vents are blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat.English

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 <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 Lock Lock your PC or switch accounts. 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+F12 AI Mode AI Mode Switch. Fn+Space Keyboard Backlight Toggle Turn the keyboard backlight on and off.English

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 EFI SHELL 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 goMake sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.English

Turn off and restart the laptop.

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

Choose "Troubleshoot" to enter the recovery settings. ( Also you can choose "Continue" to exit recovery system and continue to System 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.

Smart Recovery - Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings. Caution: All personal data and files will be lost.

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".English

Advanced optionsSystem RestoreUse a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.System Image RecoveryRecover Windows using a specific system image file.Startup RepairFix problems that keep Windows from loading.Command PromptUse the Command Prompt for advanced trobleshooting.UEFI Firmware SettingsChange settings in your PC’s UEFI firmware.Startup SettingsChange 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:https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Laptop ■ FAQ: FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Faq009

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