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... 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...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-15 Enter Sleep Mode 2-15 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-16 1-2
... 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...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-15 Enter Sleep Mode 2-15 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-16 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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... 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 certain countries or territories may be damaged. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service...
... 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 certain countries or territories may be damaged. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service...
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... webcam, blinks when webcam function is only available on the notebook with per-key RGB illuminated keyboard. • Use this button to bring up the SSE profile. • Use this button to activate the specific applications or tools. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. • Use this button repeatedly to switch between keyboard configurations. 2-4 Power LED/ GPU Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to the sleep...
... webcam, blinks when webcam function is only available on the notebook with per-key RGB illuminated keyboard. • Use this button to bring up the SSE profile. • Use this button to activate the specific applications or tools. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED Power Power Button • Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. • Use this button repeatedly to switch between keyboard configurations. 2-4 Power LED/ GPU Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on . • Webcam LED indicator, next to the sleep...
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... the fan speed is selected. 4. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details. 5. Cooler Boost • Use this button to bring up the Dragon Center application. Touchpad This is activated. 2-5 Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is the pointing device of the notebook. 6. LED goes off when AUTO mode is set to maximum level; User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be pre-installed...
... the fan speed is selected. 4. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details. 5. Cooler Boost • Use this button to bring up the Dragon Center application. Touchpad This is activated. 2-5 Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is the pointing device of the notebook. 6. LED goes off when AUTO mode is set to maximum level; User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be pre-installed...
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... 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. Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is disabled. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6
... 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. Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is disabled. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6
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... HDMI interface. 8. Mini-DisplayPort The Mini-DisplayPort is connected. 2-9 User's Manual 5. DO NOT block the ventilator for network connection. 7. Ventilator The ventilator is used to drive displays with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort, with a suitable adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to cool the system. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras...
... HDMI interface. 8. Mini-DisplayPort The Mini-DisplayPort is connected. 2-9 User's Manual 5. DO NOT block the ventilator for network connection. 7. Ventilator The ventilator is used to drive displays with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort, with a suitable adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to cool the system. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras...
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User's Manual How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 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. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard.
User's Manual How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 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. 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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... F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by SHIFT function. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn Airplane Mode on or off recurrently. 2-14 Press again to turn it off. • Webcam is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to activate the specific applications or tools. Introductions Quick Launch Keys Use...
... F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by SHIFT function. • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn Airplane Mode on or off recurrently. 2-14 Press again to turn it off. • Webcam is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to activate the specific applications or tools. Introductions Quick Launch Keys Use...
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Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Press the Power button to wake up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to + bring up the system + from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-15 Users will automatically...
Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the second screen from sleep state. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Press the Power button to wake up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to + bring up the system + from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-15 Users will automatically...
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User's Manual Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGE1rzfrQ YouTube Youku 2-17
User's Manual Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGE1rzfrQ YouTube Youku 2-17
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User's Manual Storage HDD SSD I/O Port USB Audio Connectors Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 1 x optionally supports SD3.0/ SD/ MMC Supported Supported Supported 15.6" HD/ FHD/ UHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™...
User's Manual Storage HDD SSD I/O Port USB Audio Connectors Video Connectors LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x Mini-DisplayPort 1 x RJ-45 1 x optionally supports SD3.0/ SD/ MMC Supported Supported Supported 15.6" HD/ FHD/ UHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™...
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... notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before installing any module to low battery power, it on for the first time. Be aware of that shipped with your battery in -use AC/DC adapter. • 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 equipped with a non-removable battery...
... notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before installing any module to low battery power, it on for the first time. Be aware of that shipped with your battery in -use AC/DC adapter. • 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 equipped with a non-removable battery...
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... battery power completely once a month is necessary. • The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in an AC/DC adapter. • You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down the system. • Plug in use. 3-5 However, to optimize the life of time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter...
... battery power completely once a month is necessary. • The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in an AC/DC adapter. • You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down the system. • Plug in use. 3-5 However, to optimize the life of time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter...
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... make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the new power plan. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your requirement. Click [Create] to continue. 3. 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. However, it as active. 3-9 Select Power Options in...
... make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. Change the settings for the new power plan. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your requirement. Click [Create] to continue. 3. 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. However, it as active. 3-9 Select Power Options in...
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... the pad, the cursor on the screen will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. In addition, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You can change the configuration. ▶...
... the pad, the cursor on the screen will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. In addition, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad You can change the configuration. ▶...
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... your finger on the models users purchased. About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad, and then lift your each tap on the touchpad or press the left button. 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 models users purchased. About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad, and then lift your each tap on the touchpad or press the left button. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that...
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Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is turned off . Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. How to unfold the settings menu. 2. Go to the desktop.
Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is turned off . Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. How to unfold the settings menu. 2. Go to the desktop.
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Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Then click [Properties] to the Internet. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to continue. 5. Then click [OK]. Go to select [Properties...
Find the icon in the lower-right corner of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Then click [Properties] to the Internet. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to continue. 5. Then click [OK]. Go to select [Properties...
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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.
