Gigabyte G7 MF, G7 KF Manual

Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the adapter to the Power (DC) Input Port on 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.

• 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 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 voltag: 20V, 7.5A

* Product specifications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country.
* Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

GIGABYTE Notebook Tour

1. Webcam
2. Webcam Indicator
3. Microphone
4. Display Panel
5. Power Button
6. Keyboard
7. Touchpad
8. USB 3.2 Port (USB type-A)
9. USB 2.0 Port (USB type-A)
10. Microphone-In Jack
11. Audio Combo Jack
12. MicroSD Card Reader
13. USB 3.2 Port (USB type-C)
14. Ethernet Port (LAN)
15. USB 3.2 Port (USB type-C)
16. HDMI Port
17. Mini DisplayPort 1.4
18. Power Input (DC)
19. Speakers

• 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.

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	Description
Fn + ~	Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Fn + F1	Touchpad Toggle
Fn + F2	Turn LCD Backlight OFF (Press a key to or use Tochpad to turn on)
Fn + F3	Mute Toggle
Fn + F5/F6	Volume Decrease/Increases
Fn + F7	Display Toggle
Fn + F8/F9	Bright Descreases/Increases
Fn + F10	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®
Fn +	Power Modes Toggle
Fn +	Launch the LED Keyboard Application
Fn +	Toggle the Keyboard LED On/Off
Fn +	Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Fn +	Keyboard LED Illumination Increase

Smart USB Backup Guide

• You can backup original recovery image through this application in case of losing by device damage.
• You can backup original recovery image to USB Flash Drive and restore the system if any storage system replacement with the recovery USB Flash Drive.
• Before you restore the system through the recovery USB Flash Drive, 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 Flash Drive..

1. Please plug in the USB Flash Drive which is at least 32GB in capacity to make the original image (backup the data in USB first. All data will be eliminated during the creation of recovery USB Flash disk)
   
2. Inser t 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 "Smar t USB Backup" after finishing the install.
   
4. Select your USB Flash 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 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 go
Make sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.

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 System for files or data backup.)
   There are two options for system recovery

   
   All personal data and files will be lost.

   • 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.
4. Smart Recovery
   
   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".
   

   • 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.
5. 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 troubleshooting.
   • UEFI Firmware Settings
     
     Change settings in your PC's UEFI firmware.
   • Startup Settings
     
     Change Windows Startup behavior.

Control Center Application

The Control Center application is a quick computer configuration application, which allows you to change power mode, set keyboard backlight and assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations.

Control Center Overview

1. Power Modes
2. LED Keyboard
3. Flexikey
4. FAN speed control

Power Modes

To set different power mode.

1. Quiet
2. Performance
3. Enterainment
4. Power Saving

LED Keyboard

To set keyboard backlight.

1. Keyboard Backlit: The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the keyboard backlit.
2. Keyboard Sleep timer: enter the value to set backlit sleep timer.
3. Brightness: to set the brightness of keyboard backlight.

Flexikey^®

The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application. It allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, programs and applications. You also can create text macros and disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons and create hotkeys for gaming.

Flexikey® Overview

1. Profile
2. Keyboard Macro
3. Statistics
4. Mouse Macro
5. Disable/Enable

Keyboard Macro

You can set macro on every keycap except the black key here. Just click the key you want to set macro and it will pop out the macro assign page.

1. Name: naming the macro profile
2. Action Type
3. Start Record
4. Enable Delay Time
5. Restore

Setting Steps:

1. Choose an action key "each key", the name can be edited by "1"
2. Choose an action type by "2"
3. Choose "EXPRESS KEY" as an action type if you want to set a macro key. Then click "3" to start record and press again to stop it.

Statistics

1. Start Record
   Click to start recording the frequency of key presses.
   Different colors will represent the frequency of key presses, purple is the most frequent through to green is the less frequent.
2. Quick Disable
   The color bar at left side of the screen, displays the color code against the number of key presses. click to disable the color which corresponds to the keys you wish to disable, all disabled keys will then change to gray.

Mouse Macro

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

1. Name: naming the macro profile
2. Action Type
3. Start Record
4. Enable Delay Time
5. Restore

Setting Steps:

1. Choose an action key "each key", the name can be edited by "1"
2. Choose an action type by "2"
3. Choose "EXPRESS KEY" as an action type if you want to set a macro key. Then click "3" to start record and press again to stop it.

FAN speed control

You can set fan speed on here.

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/Faq