User Manual
Page 2
... 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...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-15 Enter Sleep Mode 2-15 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-16 1-2
... 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...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-15 Enter Sleep Mode 2-15 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-16 1-2
User Manual
Page 3
... 2-16 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LED(optional 2-16 Application: True Color (optional 2-17 Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons 2-17 Specifications...2-18 How to Get Started 3-1 Begin to Use the Notebook 3-2 How to Use the Notebook Comfortably 3-3 How to Manage Power Supply 3-4 AC/DC Adapter...3-4 Battery...3-4 How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and...
... 2-16 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LED(optional 2-16 Application: True Color (optional 2-17 Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons 2-17 Specifications...2-18 How to Get Started 3-1 Begin to Use the Notebook 3-2 How to Use the Notebook Comfortably 3-3 How to Manage Power Supply 3-4 AC/DC Adapter...3-4 Battery...3-4 How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and...
User Manual
Page 8
... 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 product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be damaged. It is...
... 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 product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be damaged. It is...
User Manual
Page 9
... the notebook. • This notebook should be operated under maximum ambient temperature of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case. 1-9 Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on it up. Do not place anything on a stable surface before setting it . Keep the notebook away from the notebook. • Never pour liquid into the opening...
... the notebook. • This notebook should be operated under maximum ambient temperature of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case. 1-9 Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on it up. Do not place anything on a stable surface before setting it . Keep the notebook away from the notebook. • Never pour liquid into the opening...
User Manual
Page 17
If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Front Side View User's Manual 1. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is disconnected. 2-5
If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Front Side View User's Manual 1. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is disconnected. 2-5
User Manual
Page 20
... supply power for an external microphone. 2-8 Microphone Used for the notebook. 5. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with stereo system. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with optionally supported transmitting rate of memory cards. Check the Specifications for network connection. 3. Introductions Left Side View 1. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port USB...
... supply power for an external microphone. 2-8 Microphone Used for the notebook. 5. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with stereo system. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with optionally supported transmitting rate of memory cards. Check the Specifications for network connection. 3. Introductions Left Side View 1. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port USB...
User Manual
Page 24
.... SSD Slot 3 This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with PCIe interface. Contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service. 6. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or 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 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook...
.... SSD Slot 3 This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with PCIe interface. Contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service. 6. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or 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 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook...
User Manual
Page 25
User's Manual How to work more efficiently. 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 activate the specific applications or tools. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys.
User's Manual How to work more efficiently. 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 activate the specific applications or tools. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys.
User Manual
Page 26
... AC Power is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for specific occasions. • Press Fn and F1 keys to switch between keyboard configurations. + User Defined • Press both Fn and F4 keys to launch the User Defined application. + ECO Mode + Webcam + SHIFT • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by SHIFT function. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn the Webcam function...
... AC Power is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for specific occasions. • Press Fn and F1 keys to switch between keyboard configurations. + User Defined • Press both Fn and F4 keys to launch the User Defined application. + ECO Mode + Webcam + SHIFT • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by SHIFT function. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn the Webcam function...
User Manual
Page 27
... 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. 2-15 Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Press the Power button to project on the system configuration). Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode...
... 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. 2-15 Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Press the Power button to project on the system configuration). Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode...
User Manual
Page 31
User's Manual I/O Port USB Audio Connectors ThunderboltTM 3 Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out (HiFi audio output supported) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C • 5K display monitor output • up to 40Gbps data rate • up to 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 1 x MicroSD Supported Supported Supported 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® ...
User's Manual I/O Port USB Audio Connectors ThunderboltTM 3 Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out (HiFi audio output supported) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C • 5K display monitor output • up to 40Gbps data rate • up to 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 1 x MicroSD Supported Supported Supported 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® ...
User Manual
Page 36
... unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is going to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Battery When you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is likely to charge and care for your...
... unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is going to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Battery When you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is likely to charge and care for your...
User Manual
Page 37
... consuming the battery power completely once a month is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system. • Plug in use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process. • The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. User's Manual • Turn off...
... consuming the battery power completely once a month is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system. • Plug in use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process. • The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. User's Manual • Turn off...
User Manual
Page 41
... [Create a power plan] in the menu. Now you have a new power plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Create] to continue. 3. 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 optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Click [Next] to make...
... [Create a power plan] in the menu. Now you have a new power plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Create] to continue. 3. 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 optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Click [Next] to make...
User Manual
Page 43
... to swap the functions of the two buttons. 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 can customize the pointing device to meet your display. When you can change the configuration. ▶▶ Position...
... to swap the functions of the two buttons. 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 can customize the pointing device to meet your display. When you can change the configuration. ▶▶ Position...
User Manual
Page 44
... with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the models users purchased. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with M.2 SSD slots for the replacement of operating your fingertip in your finger to the desired location; Consult an authorized retailer or service center for storing and retrieving digital information. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can...
... with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the models users purchased. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with M.2 SSD slots for the replacement of operating your fingertip in your finger to the desired location; Consult an authorized retailer or service center for storing and retrieving digital information. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can...
User Manual
Page 45
... to continue. 4. User's Manual How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the desktop. Go to the Internet without using any cables. Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Follow the instructions below to the Internet. A security key may be required...
... to continue. 4. User's Manual How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the desktop. Go to the Internet without using any cables. Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Follow the instructions below to the Internet. A security key may be required...
User Manual
Page 46
Go to the desktop. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu. 2. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off . How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
Go to the desktop. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu. 2. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off . How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
User Manual
Page 47
... Internet. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Choose [Change adapter options...
... Internet. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Choose [Change adapter options...
User Manual
Page 59
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 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.
