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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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... dealer. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to be damaged. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. It is recommended that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories...
... dealer. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to be damaged. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. It is recommended that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories...
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... setting it . Do not place anything on it up. Lay the notebook on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Keep the notebook away from the notebook. • Never pour liquid into the opening that...use any chemical substance to wipe the surface of the power cord. Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from humidity and high temperature. Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to step on top of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook...
... setting it . Do not place anything on it up. Lay the notebook on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Keep the notebook away from the notebook. • Never pour liquid into the opening that...use any chemical substance to wipe the surface of the power cord. Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from humidity and high temperature. Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to step on top of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook...
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...the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. • A secondary webcam LED indicator, located on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. • Use this button to the webcam, glows when webcam function is the same with microphone. 2-4 Keyboard The built-in microphone and its function is activated; Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone •...
...the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. • A secondary webcam LED indicator, located on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. • Use this button to the webcam, glows when webcam function is the same with microphone. 2-4 Keyboard The built-in microphone and its function is activated; Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone •...
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... for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-6 Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notbook in place. 4. The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction and supports 5V/1.5A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster...
... for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-6 Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notbook in place. 4. The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction and supports 5V/1.5A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster...
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.../DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 4. 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. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and...
.../DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 4. 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. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and...
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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. Introductions How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard.
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. Introductions How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard.
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...; Webcam LED indicator, located on the F6 keycap, glows when webcam function is turned off under default settings. • This notebook may be able to do work more efficiently. + ECO Mode + Webcam + Creator Center • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by Super Battery scenario. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn Airplane Mode on . User's Manual Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to turn...
...; Webcam LED indicator, located on the F6 keycap, glows when webcam function is turned off under default settings. • This notebook may be able to do work more efficiently. + ECO Mode + Webcam + Creator Center • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by Super Battery scenario. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn Airplane Mode on . User's Manual Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to turn...
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... the Power button to project on the system configuration). 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 Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. 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...
... the Power button to project on the system configuration). 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 Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. 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...
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... when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Battery When 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 to get the most out it is going to the notebook. ▶▶ Battery type...
... when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Battery When 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 to get the most out it is going to the notebook. ▶▶ Battery type...
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... recharging the battery: • If a charged battery pack is necessary. • The actual charging time will be using it for a period 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 the following tips before recharging. User's Manual • Turn off the...
... recharging the battery: • If a charged battery pack is necessary. • The actual charging time will be using it for a period 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 the following tips before recharging. User's Manual • Turn off the...
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... the screen. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Right click it to confirm. 6. Select [Additional power settings] under [Related settings]. 3. Click on [Change advanced power settings] to make changes to the selected power plan settings to meet most people's needs. The Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 5. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. To restore the selected Power Plan back to its default settings, click on the [Change plan settings...
... the screen. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Right click it to confirm. 6. Select [Additional power settings] under [Related settings]. 3. Click on [Change advanced power settings] to make changes to the selected power plan settings to meet most people's needs. The Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 5. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. To restore the selected Power Plan back to its default settings, click on the [Change plan settings...
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.... 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] to continue. 3. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Now you have a new power plan that meet your requirement. However, it as active. 3-9 Change the settings for the new power plan. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu.
.... 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] to continue. 3. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Now you have a new power plan that meet your requirement. However, it as active. 3-9 Change the settings for the new power plan. Click [Create a power plan] in the menu.
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... the pad, lift your finger and place it on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. 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 a proper location of the touchpad to...
... the pad, lift your finger and place it on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. 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 a proper location of the touchpad to...
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... retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations. 3-12 About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to users. 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. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and...
... retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations. 3-12 About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to users. 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. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and...
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... using any cables. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Then click [Next]. 3-13 A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to continue. 4. Follow the instructions below to the desktop. Go 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. Find the icon in the Network settings...
... using any cables. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Then click [Next]. 3-13 A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to continue. 4. Follow the instructions below to the desktop. Go 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. Find the icon in the Network settings...
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Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the Network settings.Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the Network settings.Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How 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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... your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to the Internet. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Then click [OK]. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings...
... your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to the Internet. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Then click [OK]. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings...
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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.