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... SW List 16 How to Use Smart Priority 18 User Scenario...20 How to Use User Scenario 20 How to Use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys 22 General Settings...23 Game Highlights...24 Interface Overview...25 MSI Companion...26 Control tab...26 Display tab...27 Mystic Light ...28 Function Overview...28 Customizing personal LED Light Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional 30...
... SW List 16 How to Use Smart Priority 18 User Scenario...20 How to Use User Scenario 20 How to Use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys 22 General Settings...23 Game Highlights...24 Interface Overview...25 MSI Companion...26 Control tab...26 Display tab...27 Mystic Light ...28 Function Overview...28 Customizing personal LED Light Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional 30...
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Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to meet your personal needs. 10 In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to you are able to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1.
Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to meet your personal needs. 10 In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to you are able to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1.
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... by MSI Center and be set to ensure the best performance. 2. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for...
... by MSI Center and be set to ensure the best performance. 2. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for...
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... mouse button. If [Smart Priority] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, they will be prioritized automatically to Use Smart Priority 1. Drag and drop the App back to re-edit the Priority List. 18 How to your most commonly used programs based on AI calculation. 4. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH...
... mouse button. If [Smart Priority] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, they will be prioritized automatically to Use Smart Priority 1. Drag and drop the App back to re-edit the Priority List. 18 How to your most commonly used programs based on AI calculation. 4. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH...
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... the work efficiency. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for basic needs. 3. Go to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan...
... the work efficiency. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for basic needs. 3. Go to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan...
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...prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard...
...prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard...
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...;Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light...
...;Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light...
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...; Location services are turned on (location services are connected in the app) • For best results in your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. The router is complete 3. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Find your phone is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are required for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The Wi-Fi network is configured for Wifi scanning...
...; Location services are turned on (location services are connected in the app) • For best results in your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. The router is complete 3. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Find your phone is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are required for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The Wi-Fi network is configured for Wifi scanning...
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... instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will lead users to do a soft reset. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. Plug in your Light Panels...
... instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will lead users to do a soft reset. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. Plug in your Light Panels...
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Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to the devices connected. 1. Connect MSI gaming gear to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to your notebook. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Go to your notebook. 2. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4.
Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to the devices connected. 1. Connect MSI gaming gear to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to your notebook. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Go to your notebook. 2. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4.
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Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Service Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base In Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base page, user can search for related information by searching for the keywords in the search toolbar. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65
Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Service Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base In Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base page, user can search for related information by searching for the keywords in the search toolbar. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65
User Manual
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... 3-15 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-17 How to Use the Touchpad 3-19 About HDD and SSD 3-21 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-21 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-22 Wireless LAN...3-22 Wired LAN...3-24 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-29 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-29 How to Connect External Devices 3-32 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-33 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-34 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-35...
... 3-15 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-17 How to Use the Touchpad 3-19 About HDD and SSD 3-21 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-21 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-22 Wireless LAN...3-22 Wired LAN...3-24 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-29 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-29 How to Connect External Devices 3-32 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-33 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-34 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-35...
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... logo. 1-10 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the U.S. Department of spare parts. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to upgrade or replace any further information on weekends...
... logo. 1-10 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the U.S. Department of spare parts. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to upgrade or replace any further information on weekends...
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... the notebook. Power Key/ Battery Reset/ Fingerprint Sensor Power Key • Press this function is turned off ; 3) connect the AC power; 4) power on . • The built-in webcam can be equipped with an external one. 2. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam may be used for details. 2-4 LED goes out when this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is activated; Fingerprint Sensor (optional) This notebook may be optionally equipped with IR Camera module, which supports infrared...
... the notebook. Power Key/ Battery Reset/ Fingerprint Sensor Power Key • Press this function is turned off ; 3) connect the AC power; 4) power on . • The built-in webcam can be equipped with an external one. 2. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam may be used for details. 2-4 LED goes out when this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is activated; Fingerprint Sensor (optional) This notebook may be optionally equipped with IR Camera module, which supports infrared...
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...; Use this key to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the F5 keycap, glows when the microphone function is equipped with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. Touchpad Press to learn the function status. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to switch the User...
...; Use this key to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the F5 keycap, glows when the microphone function is equipped with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. Touchpad Press to learn the function status. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to switch the User...
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... FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Break key by using both keys. Users will be allowed to customize 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 the notebook, the system will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Scroll Lock key + Works as Pause key by using both keys. Functions of PC screen only...
... FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Break key by using both keys. Users will be allowed to customize 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 the notebook, the system will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Scroll Lock key + Works as Pause key by using both keys. Functions of PC screen only...
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... [Restore plan defaults]. 9. The default power plans - Change settings for existing plans or create your own plan. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to meet most people's needs. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed...
... [Restore plan defaults]. 9. The default power plans - Change settings for existing plans or create your own plan. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to meet most people's needs. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed...
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... [Finish] to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts...
... [Finish] to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts...
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.... 3. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-33 It is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is a must to connect AC power to enable using this function under AC or DC mode in AC mode under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...
.... 3. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-33 It is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is a must to connect AC power to enable using this function under AC or DC mode in AC mode under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...
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MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NWEaA9H5E&t=4s YouTube 3-35 Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.
MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NWEaA9H5E&t=4s YouTube 3-35 Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.
