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... RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights ...1-12 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 2-11 Windows Key...2-11 Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-12 Use Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-12 Snip and Sketch...2-13 Calculator...2-13 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Specifications...2-15 1-2
... RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights ...1-12 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 2-11 Windows Key...2-11 Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-12 Use Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-12 Snip and Sketch...2-13 Calculator...2-13 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Specifications...2-15 1-2
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... Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-8 How to Use the Touchpad 3-10 About HDD and SSD 3-11 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-11 How to Connect the Internet 3-12 Wireless LAN...3-12 Wired LAN...3-14 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-19 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-19 How to Connect External Devices 3-22 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-23 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-25 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-26 1-3
... Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-8 How to Use the Touchpad 3-10 About HDD and SSD 3-11 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-11 How to Connect the Internet 3-12 Wireless LAN...3-12 Wired LAN...3-14 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-19 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-19 How to Connect External Devices 3-22 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-23 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-25 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-26 1-3
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... information about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to upgrade or replace any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. 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...
... information about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to upgrade or replace any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. 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...
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..., etc. • Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to prevent the notebook from MSI. • Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard. • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing...
..., etc. • Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to prevent the notebook from MSI. • Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard. • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing...
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... optionally supported discrete GPU mode is selected. • LED flashes when the notebook goes to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is turned off . • The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the notebook. 4. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be used for details. 3. Keyboard The built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one. 2-4 Touchpad This is turned off . 2. LED...
... optionally supported discrete GPU mode is selected. • LED flashes when the notebook goes to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is turned off . • The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the notebook. 4. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be used for details. 3. Keyboard The built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one. 2-4 Touchpad This is turned off . 2. LED...
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... portable charging power when AC power is connected. 3. Microphone Used for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for an external microphone. 2. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notbook in place. 4. Audio Port Connectors Headphone A connector for connecting various devices, such...
... portable charging power when AC power is connected. 3. Microphone Used for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for an external microphone. 2. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notbook in place. 4. Audio Port Connectors Headphone A connector for connecting various devices, such...
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... the system. 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 designed to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 4. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages...
... the system. 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 designed to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 4. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages...
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Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is designed to cool the system. Ventilator The ventilator 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 contact the authorized dealer or service center for air circulation. 2. It is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with built-in stereo...
Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is designed to cool the system. Ventilator The ventilator 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 contact the authorized dealer or service center for air circulation. 2. It is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with built-in stereo...
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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 perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-11 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.
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 perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-11 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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... switch between High Performance/ Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery scenarios according to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. Microphone • Press to your preference. 2-12 Creator Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users can disable the normal fn keys by press Fn and ESC + keys to restore the default fn keys. Refer to Use Quick...
... switch between High Performance/ Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery scenarios according to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. Microphone • Press to your preference. 2-12 Creator Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users can disable the normal fn keys by press Fn and ESC + keys to restore the default fn keys. Refer to Use Quick...
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... as required. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both keys to create a screen snip to your preference. Screen Rotation Press to its default position. Calculator Launch the Calculator application. + 2-13 Press again to rotate the screen back to rotate the screen upside down for 180 degrees. User's Manual Keyboard Backlight LED Settings Press repeatedly to select a backlight LED level according to the clipboard. LCD Brightness Settings •...
... as required. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both keys to create a screen snip to your preference. Screen Rotation Press to its default position. Calculator Launch the Calculator application. + 2-13 Press again to rotate the screen back to rotate the screen upside down for 180 degrees. User's Manual Keyboard Backlight LED Settings Press repeatedly to select a backlight LED level according to the clipboard. LCD Brightness Settings •...
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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. Introductions Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to project on the second screen from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-14
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. Introductions Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to project on the second screen from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-14
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... your battery in -use adapter since it can . How to Get Started How to Manage Power Supply This section provides users basic safety precautions to be left unused for a longer time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order...
... your battery in -use adapter since it can . How to Get Started How to Manage Power Supply This section provides users basic safety precautions to be left unused for a longer time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it 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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User's Manual • Turn off the system without interrupting the charging process. • The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to the following tips before recharging. However, to optimize the life of time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How...
User's Manual • Turn off the system without interrupting the charging process. • The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to the following tips before recharging. However, to optimize the life of time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How...
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... Settings. Balanced and Power saver - How to Get Started How to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Power plans can modify settings for the plan selected in the lower-left corner of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Follow on-screen instructions to bring out Edit Plan Settings to meet most people's needs. Find [Settings] icon or [Settings] within the System selection menu...
... Settings. Balanced and Power saver - How to Get Started How to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Power plans can modify settings for the plan selected in the lower-left corner of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Follow on-screen instructions to bring out Edit Plan Settings to meet most people's needs. Find [Settings] icon or [Settings] within the System selection menu...
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Click [Create] to continue. 3. Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options. 2. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. How to Get Started Create Your Own Power Plan You are allowed to create your needs most, and give the new power plan a name. Change the settings for the plan. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as active. 3-8 Now you have a new power plan that meets your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements. 1.
Click [Create] to continue. 3. Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options. 2. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. How to Get Started Create Your Own Power Plan You are allowed to create your needs most, and give the new power plan a name. Change the settings for the plan. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as active. 3-8 Now you have a new power plan that meets your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements. 1.
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... you are a left-handed user, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you can change the configuration. ▶▶ Position and Move Place your Windows operating system. In addition, you may want to continue the movement. 3-10 The Mouse Properties in your finger on a proper location of the touchpad to swap the functions of your personal needs.
... you are a left-handed user, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you can change the configuration. ▶▶ Position and Move Place your Windows operating system. In addition, you may want to continue the movement. 3-10 The Mouse Properties in your finger on a proper location of the touchpad to swap the functions of your personal needs.
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... the replacement of operating your notebook. This procedure, called as a left button. Please consult an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations. 3-11 About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to the desired location; The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD...
... the replacement of operating your notebook. This procedure, called as a left button. Please consult an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations. 3-11 About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to the desired location; The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD...
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... key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to continue. 8. Select [Show available networks] to open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. How to Get Started How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is set up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Open up the network selection table. 5. Follow the instructions as below to set to [Off]. 4. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Make sure [Airplane mode] is turn off...
... key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to continue. 8. Select [Show available networks] to open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. How to Get Started How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is set up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Open up the network selection table. 5. Follow the instructions as below to set to [Off]. 4. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Make sure [Airplane mode] is turn off...
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... Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to continue. 8. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 to the Internet. Select [Change adapter options] to continue. 6. Then click [Properties] to bring out Network Connections window. 4. Then click [OK]. ▶▶ Static IP Connection 7. Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider...
... Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to continue. 8. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 to the Internet. Select [Change adapter options] to continue. 6. Then click [Properties] to bring out Network Connections window. 4. Then click [OK]. ▶▶ Static IP Connection 7. Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider...