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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...2-7 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 2-13 Enter Sleep Mode 2-13 Switch Display...2-14 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-14 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...2-7 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 2-13 Enter Sleep Mode 2-13 Switch Display...2-14 Use Multiple Monitors 2-14 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-14 1-2
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... to Set Up Windows Hello Fingerprint Login 3-11 How to Use the Touchpad 3-16 About HDD and SSD 3-17 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-17 How to Connect the Internet 3-18 Wireless LAN...3-18 Wired LAN...3-20 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-25 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-25 How to Connect External Devices 3-28 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-29 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-30 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-31 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
... to Set Up Windows Hello Fingerprint Login 3-11 How to Use the Touchpad 3-16 About HDD and SSD 3-17 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-17 How to Connect the Internet 3-18 Wireless LAN...3-18 Wired LAN...3-20 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-25 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-25 How to Connect External Devices 3-28 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-29 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-30 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-31 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
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... to be damaged. For any component of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to upgrade or replace any further information on the models users purchased. Acquisition of spare parts. 1-8 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...
... to be damaged. For any component of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to upgrade or replace any further information on the models users purchased. Acquisition of spare parts. 1-8 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...
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... Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to Use the Keyboard for details. 5. Refer to How to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is the pointing device of a notebook keyboard. Touchpad This is activated; Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in chapter 3 for details. 3. Keyboard The built-in microphone and its function is turned off. • The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the notebook. 4. Status LED Caps Lock...
... Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to Use the Keyboard for details. 5. Refer to How to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is the pointing device of a notebook keyboard. Touchpad This is activated; Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in chapter 3 for details. 3. Keyboard The built-in microphone and its function is turned off. • The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the notebook. 4. Status LED Caps Lock...
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... to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 6. Thunderbolt (Type-C) Thunderbolt™ 3 supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection; 4K display monitor output; up to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 3. DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and...
... to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 6. Thunderbolt (Type-C) Thunderbolt™ 3 supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection; 4K display monitor output; up to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 3. 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 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 install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Introductions How 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 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 install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Introductions How to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard.
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... Power button to activate the specific applications or tools. User's Manual Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to wake up the system + from sleep state. 2-13 Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on or off recurrently. LED goes out when this function is turned off under default settings. + Creator Center • This notebook may be able to do work more efficiently. + Webcam...
... Power button to activate the specific applications or tools. User's Manual Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to wake up the system + from sleep state. 2-13 Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on or off recurrently. LED goes out when this function is turned off under default settings. + Creator Center • This notebook may be able to do work more efficiently. + Webcam...
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... 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 project on the second screen from the selections of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + 2-14 Introductions Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only...
... 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 project on the second screen from the selections of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + 2-14 Introductions Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only...
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... with the package may vary depending on the model users purchased. 4-cell Yes 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C • PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection supported • 4K display monitor output • up to 40Gbps data rate • up to 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 2-18
... with the package may vary depending on the model users purchased. 4-cell Yes 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C • PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection supported • 4K display monitor output • up to 40Gbps data rate • up to 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 2-18
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TPM functionalities can be de/activated in BIOS settings where appropriate. Display LCD Type (optional) Video Graphics VRAM (optional) Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) User's Manual 15.6" FHD/ UHD, anti-glare LED panel • NVIDIA® Quadro® discrete graphics card • Intel® HD UMA graphics • Virtual Reality optionally supported GDDR6/ GDDR5, based on GPU structure HD 2 x stereo speakers TPM 2.0 is the default console available for TPM...
TPM functionalities can be de/activated in BIOS settings where appropriate. Display LCD Type (optional) Video Graphics VRAM (optional) Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) User's Manual 15.6" FHD/ UHD, anti-glare LED panel • NVIDIA® Quadro® discrete graphics card • Intel® HD UMA graphics • Virtual Reality optionally supported GDDR6/ GDDR5, based on GPU structure HD 2 x stereo speakers TPM 2.0 is the default console available for TPM...
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... installing any module to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Be aware of heat coming from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. • Always unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is going to cause system failure. How to Get Started How to Manage Power...
... installing any module to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. Be aware of heat coming from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. • Always unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook. ▶▶ Don'ts • Cover an in order to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is going to cause system failure. How to Get Started How to Manage Power...
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User's Manual ▶▶ Battery type • This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. ▶▶ Battery charging behavior To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: • Suspend system operation if the system will...
User's Manual ▶▶ Battery type • This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. ▶▶ Battery charging behavior To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: • Suspend system operation if the system will...
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... menu. 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 continue. 3. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Next] to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. However, it as active. 3-9 Click [Create...
... menu. 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 continue. 3. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Next] to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. However, it as active. 3-9 Click [Create...
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... Open up a password and PIN code before you're allowed to your account password, click [OK] to login with a quick swipe or glance. Enter a new password, then click [Next]. 4. In Sign-in with a touch. Enter again to verify your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint or facial recognition. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it. You need to set up, you 're set up Settings and locate [Accounts]. 2. User's Manual...
... Open up a password and PIN code before you're allowed to your account password, click [OK] to login with a quick swipe or glance. Enter a new password, then click [Next]. 4. In Sign-in with a touch. Enter again to verify your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint or facial recognition. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it. You need to set up, you 're set up Settings and locate [Accounts]. 2. User's Manual...
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Log in options, click the [Set up a Fingerprint 1. Place your PIN code. 4. Click [Add Another] if you want to repeat the process with your preferred finger on the upper-left corner of the touchpad. You will be asked swipe the same finger for a few times to setup Windows Hello. 5. How to Get Started ▶▶ Set up ] button under Fingerprint. 2. On the Windows Hello setup wizard, click [Get started] button. 3. In Sign-in with another finger, or close the program. 3-14
Log in options, click the [Set up a Fingerprint 1. Place your PIN code. 4. Click [Add Another] if you want to repeat the process with your preferred finger on the upper-left corner of the touchpad. You will be asked swipe the same finger for a few times to setup Windows Hello. 5. How to Get Started ▶▶ Set up ] button under Fingerprint. 2. On the Windows Hello setup wizard, click [Get started] button. 3. In Sign-in with another finger, or close the program. 3-14
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... location of the two buttons. When you move simultaneously to the same direction. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your Windows operating system. How to Get Started How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure the touchpad...
... location of the two buttons. When you move simultaneously to the same direction. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your Windows operating system. How to Get Started How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure the touchpad...
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... cards, which are the data storage devices used for the replacement of operating your notebook. Do not attempt to select. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can move your notebook by using drag-and-drop. The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with M.2 SSD slots for correct specifications and installations. 3-17 Alternately, you can press and hold the left button...
... cards, which are the data storage devices used for the replacement of operating your notebook. Do not attempt to select. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can move your notebook by using drag-and-drop. The hard disk drive and solid state drive are compatible with M.2 SSD slots for correct specifications and installations. 3-17 Alternately, you can press and hold the left button...
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... settings menu. 2. There are [Wi-Fi] and [Airplane mode] two options in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Click [Connect] to the desktop. Then click [Next]. 3-18 Go to continue. 4. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to the Internet without using any cables. How to Get Started How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN...
... settings menu. 2. There are [Wi-Fi] and [Airplane mode] two options in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Click [Connect] to the desktop. Then click [Next]. 3-18 Go to continue. 4. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to the Internet without using any cables. How to Get Started How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN...
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Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-19 Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . 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 the desktop. Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. User's Manual ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-19 Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . 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 the desktop. Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. User's Manual ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1.
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... window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-20 Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to continue. 5. How to Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to select [Open Network & Internet settings...
... window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-20 Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to continue. 5. How to Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to select [Open Network & Internet settings...
