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... substances 1-9 Vietnam RoHS...1-9 Upgrade and Warranty 1-10 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-10 Safety Instructions...1-11 MSI Highlights ...1-14 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 Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode 2-12 Windows Key...2-12 Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-13 Use Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-13 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Specifications...2-16 1-3
... substances 1-9 Vietnam RoHS...1-9 Upgrade and Warranty 1-10 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-10 Safety Instructions...1-11 MSI Highlights ...1-14 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 Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode 2-12 Windows Key...2-12 Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-13 Use Quick Fn Launch Keys 2-13 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Specifications...2-16 1-3
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... a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or 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 (optional 3-23 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks...
... a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or 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 (optional 3-23 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks...
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... at the time. 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 user's request depending on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that...
... at the time. 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 user's request depending on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that...
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... the power cord. • Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before setting it up. • Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it , such as your lap, bed, pillow , or sofa, etc... • Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to step on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. • Replacement...
... the power cord. • Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before setting it up. • Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it , such as your lap, bed, pillow , or sofa, etc... • Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to step on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. • Replacement...
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... into sleep state. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on -screen instruction to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this key and follow the on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is activated. 5. Keyboard The built-in webcam can be used for details. 2-4 Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in keyboard provides...
... into sleep state. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on -screen instruction to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this key and follow the on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is activated. 5. Keyboard The built-in webcam can be used for details. 2-4 Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in keyboard provides...
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HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is disconnected. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, supports high-speed data transfer for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is the industry-leading interface and...
HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is disconnected. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, supports high-speed data transfer for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is the industry-leading interface and...
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... Make high quality sound blaster with attached microphones • The Combo Audio Connector supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack. 5. Combo Audio Connector • A connector for headsets with stereo system. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector offers reversible plug orientation, and supports 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 6. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to connect a LAN cable for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras...
... Make high quality sound blaster with attached microphones • The Combo Audio Connector supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack. 5. Combo Audio Connector • A connector for headsets with stereo system. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector offers reversible plug orientation, and supports 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. 6. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to connect a LAN cable for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras...
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... help of these keys, users will be able to reset the notebook if needed. Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode • Press this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Introductions How to activate the specific applications or tools. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the...
... help of these keys, users will be able to reset the notebook if needed. Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode • Press this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Introductions How to activate the specific applications or tools. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the...
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... a screen capture to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick Fn Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. • The Fn Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, + glows when Quick FN Launch keys are taking effect. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Use Quick...
... a screen capture to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick Fn Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. • The Fn Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, + glows when Quick FN Launch keys are taking effect. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Use Quick...
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... Use this button to maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook. + Crosshair 2-14 Switch Display Switch the display output mode between Extreme performance/ Balanced/Silent/Super Battery/User scenarios according to your preference. LCD Settings • f9: Decrease the LCD brightness. • f10: Increase the LCD brightness. Keyboard Backlight LED Settings Press repeatedly to select a backlight LED level according to your preference. Introductions MSI Center • This notebook...
... Use this button to maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook. + Crosshair 2-14 Switch Display Switch the display output mode between Extreme performance/ Balanced/Silent/Super Battery/User scenarios according to your preference. LCD Settings • f9: Decrease the LCD brightness. • f10: Increase the LCD brightness. Keyboard Backlight LED Settings Press repeatedly to select a backlight LED level according to your preference. Introductions MSI Center • This notebook...
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... 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 switch PLAY/ PAUSE of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-15 Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Use this button to project on the second screen from the selections...
... 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 switch PLAY/ PAUSE of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-15 Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Use this button to project on the second screen from the selections...
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Storage HDD SSD (optional) SSD (optional) I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 2 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 15.6" FHD LED panel 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ supported • Intel® HD UMA graphics GDDR6, based on GPU ...
Storage HDD SSD (optional) SSD (optional) I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 2 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device 1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 Supported Supported Supported 15.6" FHD LED panel 17.3" FHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ supported • Intel® HD UMA graphics GDDR6, based on GPU ...
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... installing any module to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook only. • Always be replaced by users. ▶▶ Safety guidelines • This notebook is equipped with your battery in -use AC/DC adapter. • Unplug the AC power cord before turning it is going to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly...
... installing any module to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook only. • Always be replaced by users. ▶▶ Safety guidelines • This notebook is equipped with your battery in -use AC/DC adapter. • Unplug the AC power cord before turning it is going to an AC power source via the AC adapter before disassembly...
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... in use. 3-5 ▶▶ 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 time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How to charge the battery...
... in use. 3-5 ▶▶ 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 time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How to charge the battery...
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Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options. 2. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as active. 3-8 Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the plan. Click [Create] to continue. 3. Now you have a new power plan that meets your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements. 1. 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.
Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options. 2. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as active. 3-8 Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the plan. Click [Create] to continue. 3. Now you have a new power plan that meets your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements. 1. 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.
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... IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating system. When you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. How to Get Started How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible...
... IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. The Mouse Properties in your Windows operating system. When you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. How to Get Started How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible...
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... M.2 SSD slots for correct specifications and installations. 3-11 Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that your finger on the second tap. Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button, so that...
... M.2 SSD slots for correct specifications and installations. 3-11 Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that your finger on the second tap. Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button, so that...
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... Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Select [Wi-Fi] here. 7. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to open up the network selection table. 5. Then click [Next]. 3-12 Make sure [Airplane mode] is turn off. 6. Select [Show available networks] to the Internet without using any cables. A security key...
... Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Select [Wi-Fi] here. 7. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to open up the network selection table. 5. Then click [Next]. 3-12 Make sure [Airplane mode] is turn off. 6. Select [Show available networks] to the Internet without using any cables. A security key...
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... 4 to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu. 5. Select [Change adapter options] to the Internet. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically] in General tab. How to Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to bring out Network Connections window. 4. Open up Settings, find and select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] in Networking tab. Then click [Properties] to continue. 6. Before...
... 4 to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu. 5. Select [Change adapter options] to the Internet. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically] in General tab. How to Get Started Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to bring out Network Connections window. 4. Open up Settings, find and select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] in Networking tab. Then click [Properties] to continue. 6. Before...
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... each device first, and then connect the device to the notebook. How to Get Started How to Connect External Devices This notebook may be able to connect diverse peripheral devices to the notebook. To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of the devices, please manually enable the devices by going to [Start Menu/ Windows System/ Control Panel/ Hardware and Sound/ Add a device] to add the new devices. 3-22 Users will be equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports, such as USB, HDMI, DisplayPort...
... each device first, and then connect the device to the notebook. How to Get Started How to Connect External Devices This notebook may be able to connect diverse peripheral devices to the notebook. To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of the devices, please manually enable the devices by going to [Start Menu/ Windows System/ Control Panel/ Hardware and Sound/ Add a device] to add the new devices. 3-22 Users will be equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports, such as USB, HDMI, DisplayPort...
