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... Enable Gaming Mode 14 Smart Priority...15 Interface Overview...15 Add and Edit the 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...
... Enable Gaming Mode 14 Smart Priority...15 Interface Overview...15 Add and Edit the 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...
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Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 Feature Sets --
Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 Feature Sets --
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... functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for you a superior gaming experience. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch...
... functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for you a superior gaming experience. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch...
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... and hold the mouse button. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be prioritized automatically to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the icon of the App. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Maximum 8 Apps are...
... and hold the mouse button. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be prioritized automatically to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the icon of the App. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Maximum 8 Apps are...
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... to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Select a proper graphics mode according to make your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that...
... to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Select a proper graphics mode according to make your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that...
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WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Switch Key: Click to prolong battery life. 7. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. General Settings Go to ...
WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Switch Key: Click to prolong battery life. 7. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. General Settings Go to ...
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Mystic Light *Optionally supported for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light allows users to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Device name. 3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for selected models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. LED Effect selections: Select one by...
Mystic Light *Optionally supported for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light allows users to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Device name. 3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for selected models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. LED Effect selections: Select one by...
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... connected in the app) • For best results in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! The router is complete 3. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are good to location 30 Make sure your Hue bridge and add lights in setting up . 2. These can re-enable these once setup is configured for selected models. The Wi-Fi network is connected to the router LAN port...
... connected in the app) • For best results in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! The router is complete 3. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are good to location 30 Make sure your Hue bridge and add lights in setting up . 2. These can re-enable these once setup is configured for selected models. The Wi-Fi network is connected to the router LAN port...
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... again. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will be kept. 1. Plug in your Light Panels will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings.
... again. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will be kept. 1. Plug in your Light Panels will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings.
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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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 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 your notebook. Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected 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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 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 your notebook. Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected to your notebook. 2.
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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]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 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.
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]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 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.
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... on the models users purchased. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in use for extended periods of time, particularly at the time. ENERGY STAR® Statement ENERGY STAR® qualified products and practices help reduce electricity usage and its environmental impact by power managing or turning off...
... on the models users purchased. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in use for extended periods of time, particularly at the time. ENERGY STAR® Statement ENERGY STAR® qualified products and practices help reduce electricity usage and its environmental impact by power managing or turning off...
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... devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. • The slim and sleek USB-C connector features reversible plug orientation, and optionally supports Power Delivery function with variable up to 100W power input and maximum 5V/3A power output when AC or DC power is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. • Supports using a power bank to supply power to the notebook and charge the battery pack. Make...
... devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. • The slim and sleek USB-C connector features reversible plug orientation, and optionally supports Power Delivery function with variable up to 100W power input and maximum 5V/3A power output when AC or DC power is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. • Supports using a power bank to supply power to the notebook and charge the battery pack. Make...
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... with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled (option 2) • This notebook is available to use with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick Fn Launch + Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, to enable or disable the touchpad function. 2-14 Touchpad Press to learn the function status. Each function key, located on F1...
... with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled (option 2) • This notebook is available to use with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick Fn Launch + Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, to enable or disable the touchpad function. 2-14 Touchpad Press to learn the function status. Each function key, located on F1...
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... when the microphone function is disabled. Microphone Off • Press to your preference. LCD Settings • F9: Decrease the LCD brightness. • F10: Increase the LCD brightness. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. 2-15 MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing. • Use this key to switch the User Scenario in MSI Center. Bluetooth Open Windows Bluetooth setting page.
... when the microphone function is disabled. Microphone Off • Press to your preference. LCD Settings • F9: Decrease the LCD brightness. • F10: Increase the LCD brightness. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. 2-15 MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing. • Use this key to switch the User Scenario in MSI Center. Bluetooth Open Windows Bluetooth setting page.
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... turn OFF the screen by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the media by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook by using both keys. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. 2-16 Pause key + Works as Pause key by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install True Color. Introductions Functions...
... turn OFF the screen by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the media by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook by using both keys. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. 2-16 Pause key + Works as Pause key by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install True Color. Introductions Functions...
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... [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of Windows operating system installed. Change settings for existing plans or create your own plan. The default power plans - But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to its default settings, click on the different version of [Balanced] is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages...
... [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of Windows operating system installed. Change settings for existing plans or create your own plan. The default power plans - But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to its default settings, click on the different version of [Balanced] is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages...
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... [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Once you're set up Windows Hello, it . Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to close. 3-11 Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Follow the instructions below...
... [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Once you're set up Windows Hello, it . Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to close. 3-11 Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Follow the instructions below...
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... power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to perform this function. 1. USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
... power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to perform this function. 1. USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
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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 3-36 How to Get Started 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 3-36 How to Get Started Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.