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... substances 1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights ...1-11 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview...2-3 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-5 Right Side View...2-6 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-9 Bottom Side View 2-10 How to Use the Keyboard 2-12 Windows Key...2-12 Quick Launch Keys 2-13 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-14 Enter Sleep Mode 2-14 Switch Display...2-14 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-15 1-2
... substances 1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights ...1-11 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview...2-3 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-5 Right Side View...2-6 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-9 Bottom Side View 2-10 How to Use the Keyboard 2-12 Windows Key...2-12 Quick Launch Keys 2-13 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-14 Enter Sleep Mode 2-14 Switch Display...2-14 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-15 1-2
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... Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-24 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-25 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-27 1-3
... Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-24 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-25 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-27 1-3
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... Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information.
... Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information.
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... the power cord. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to wipe the surface of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case. 1-9 Keep the notebook away from overheating. • Do not leave the notebook in a way that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock. • Never use...
... the power cord. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to wipe the surface of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case. 1-9 Keep the notebook away from overheating. • Do not leave the notebook in a way that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock. • Never use...
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... the notebook. 5. Introductions 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one. 2. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Touchpad This is activated; Power LED/ GPU Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is activated. 2-4 Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video...
... the notebook. 5. Introductions 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one. 2. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Touchpad This is activated; Power LED/ GPU Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is activated. 2-4 Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video...
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... storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for network connection. 4. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000 megabits per second, is used for speakers or headphones. Microphone A port used to secure the notebook in place. 2. Audio Port Headphone A port for an external microphone...
... storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for network connection. 4. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000 megabits per second, is used for speakers or headphones. Microphone A port used to secure the notebook in place. 2. Audio Port Headphone A port for an external microphone...
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... the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is designed to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers...
... the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is designed to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers...
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With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 Introductions How to work more efficiently. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to activate the specific applications or tools.
With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 Introductions How to work more efficiently. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to activate the specific applications or tools.
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... again to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. • Press Fn and F7 keys repeatedly to switch among Turbo Mode (optional)/ Sport Mode/ Comfort Mode/ ECO Mode to shift the performance depending on users' demand. • Be noted that the selections of Turbo Mode/ Sport Mode will only be available when AC Power is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further...
... again to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. • Press Fn and F7 keys repeatedly to switch among Turbo Mode (optional)/ Sport Mode/ Comfort Mode/ ECO Mode to shift the performance depending on users' demand. • Be noted that the selections of Turbo Mode/ Sport Mode will only be available when AC Power is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further...
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... the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to + bring up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to wake up the system + from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-14 Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Introductions Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode...
... the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to + bring up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to wake up the system + from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-14 Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Introductions Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode...
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... data encryption purposes. 2-18 TPM functionalities can be de/activated in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection. Introductions I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 1 x Mic-in BIOS settings where appropriate.
... data encryption purposes. 2-18 TPM functionalities can be de/activated in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection. Introductions I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 1 x Mic-in BIOS settings where appropriate.
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... when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it for as long as you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order...
... when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it for as long as you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order...
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.... • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How to charge the battery properly Please pay attention to discharge the battery before recharging the battery: • If a charged battery pack is necessary. • The actual charging time will be using it for a period of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely...
.... • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How to charge the battery properly Please pay attention to discharge the battery before recharging the battery: • If a charged battery pack is necessary. • The actual charging time will be using it for a period of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely...
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... a new power plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name. User's Manual Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it will be recommended to use ECO Mode power saving function to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the new power plan. However, it as active. 3-9 Click [Next] to continue. 3. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu. Select Power Options in...
... a new power plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name. User's Manual Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it will be recommended to use ECO Mode power saving function to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the new power plan. However, it as active. 3-9 Click [Next] to continue. 3. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu. Select Power Options in...
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... a proper location of the touchpad to meet your personal needs. In addition, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. User's Manual How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You...
... a proper location of the touchpad to meet your personal needs. In addition, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. User's Manual How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You...
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... touchpad is powered on the models users purchased. Now, you can move your finger to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad, and then keep your notebook. The hard disk drive and solid state drive are the data storage devices used for M.2 SSD cards, which are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on . Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad...
... touchpad is powered on the models users purchased. Now, you can move your finger to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad, and then keep your notebook. The hard disk drive and solid state drive are the data storage devices used for M.2 SSD cards, which are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on . Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad...
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... desktop. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Go to continue. 4. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. User's Manual How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to unfold the settings menu. 2.
... desktop. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Go to continue. 4. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. User's Manual How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to unfold the settings menu. 2.
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Check if Wireless LAN mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off .
Check if Wireless LAN mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off .
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... DNS server address automatically]. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the desktop. Before setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Then click [Properties] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu. 4. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4...
... DNS server address automatically]. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the desktop. Before setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Then click [Properties] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu. 4. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4...
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User's Manual Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click. Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 YouTube Windows 10/ 8.1 Youku YouTube Windows 7 Youku 3-27
User's Manual Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click. Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 YouTube Windows 10/ 8.1 Youku YouTube Windows 7 Youku 3-27
