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... 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...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 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
... 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...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 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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... interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in compliance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is in order to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject...
... interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in compliance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is in order to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject...
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Upgrade and Warranty 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 the time. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the detailed information about the acquisition...
Upgrade and Warranty 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 the time. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the detailed information about the acquisition...
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...-installing with a versatile utility, Creator Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in the operating system with microphone. 2. Introductions 1. LED goes out when this button to the sleep state. • LED goes off . 3. The following quick launch buttons will only be used for users who need to activate the specific applications or tools. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be functioning in multitasking. • Press repeatedly to switch...
...-installing with a versatile utility, Creator Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in the operating system with microphone. 2. Introductions 1. LED goes out when this button to the sleep state. • LED goes off . 3. The following quick launch buttons will only be used for users who need to activate the specific applications or tools. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be functioning in multitasking. • Press repeatedly to switch...
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... Side View 1. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is disabled. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is disconnected. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when it...
... Side View 1. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is disabled. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is disconnected. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when it...
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... Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to drive displays with a suitable adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to connect a LAN cable for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Introductions Left Side View 1. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction and supports 5V/1.5A portable charging power when...
... Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to drive displays with a suitable adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to connect a LAN cable for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Introductions Left Side View 1. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction and supports 5V/1.5A portable charging power when...
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... 1/ Gen 2 Port (optional) USB 3.1 Gen 1/ Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB/ SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. 2-9 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
... 1/ Gen 2 Port (optional) USB 3.1 Gen 1/ Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB/ SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. 2-9 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
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Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key 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 Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. User's Manual How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13
Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key 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 Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. User's Manual How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13
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... switch between High Performance/ Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery scenarios according to your preference. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to turn the Webcam function on the keyboard to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off recurrently. 2-14 Press again to activate the specific applications or tools. Introductions Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys...
... switch between High Performance/ Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery scenarios according to your preference. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to turn the Webcam function on the keyboard to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off recurrently. 2-14 Press again to activate the specific applications or tools. Introductions Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys...
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Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to the notebook, the system will be allowed to customize the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then ...
Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to the notebook, the system will be allowed to customize the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then ...
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User's Manual Storage HDD SSD I/O Port USB Audio Connectors Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM (option 1) VRAM (option 2) Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device (optional) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 (optional) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 Type C (optional) 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out (S/PDIF-Out supported) 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 1 x optionally supports SD3.0/...
User's Manual Storage HDD SSD I/O Port USB Audio Connectors Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM (option 1) VRAM (option 2) Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device (optional) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 (optional) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 Type C (optional) 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out (S/PDIF-Out supported) 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 1 x optionally supports SD3.0/...
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... an internal power source of time. • 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 not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down and turn...
... an internal power source of time. • 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 not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down and turn...
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Click [Create] to continue. 3. Change the settings for the new power plan. 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. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. However, it as active. 3-9 Select...
Click [Create] to continue. 3. Change the settings for the new power plan. 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. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. However, it as active. 3-9 Select...
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... configure the touchpad, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on a proper location of the touchpad to swap the functions of the cursor on the screen. 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 can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating...
... configure the touchpad, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on a proper location of the touchpad to swap the functions of the cursor on the screen. 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 can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating...
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The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad or press the left button to select. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with the touchpad on the touchpad is the basics of the HDDs and SSDs. Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on the touchpad is...
The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad or press the left button to select. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with the touchpad on the touchpad is the basics of the HDDs and SSDs. Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on the touchpad is...
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... bar and click on it to the Internet without using any cables. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. 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.
... bar and click on it to the Internet without using any cables. Then click [Next]. 3-13 Find the icon in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. 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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How to unfold the settings menu. 2. Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Go to the desktop. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
How to unfold the settings menu. 2. Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Go to the desktop. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
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... the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Before setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to select [Properties...
... the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Before setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to select [Properties...
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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