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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 2-12 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
... 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 2-12 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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... if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. 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 upgradable or replaceable by...
... if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. 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 upgradable or replaceable by...
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... damage the notebook. • This notebook should be noted. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not cover the ventilators of 35ºC (95ºF). All cautions and warnings on it up. Do not place anything on a stable surface before setting it . Lay the notebook on top of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case...
... damage the notebook. • This notebook should be noted. Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not cover the ventilators of 35ºC (95ºF). All cautions and warnings on it up. Do not place anything on a stable surface before setting it . Lay the notebook on top of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case...
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Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in the operating system with the necessary applications installed. With this application, users will only be functioning in webcam can be pre-installed a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). 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, and the UMA GPU mode...
Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in the operating system with the necessary applications installed. With this application, users will only be functioning in webcam can be pre-installed a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). 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, and the UMA GPU mode...
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... device of a notebook keyboard. Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is selected. 4. Refer to How to bring up the Dragon Center application. LED goes off when AUTO mode is activated. 6. Keyboard The built-in game playing. • Use this button to maximize the fan speed to maximum level; User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, Dragon Center, providing users...
... device of a notebook keyboard. Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is selected. 4. Refer to How to bring up the Dragon Center application. LED goes off when AUTO mode is activated. 6. Keyboard The built-in game playing. • Use this button to maximize the fan speed to maximum level; User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, Dragon Center, providing users...
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... battery fails. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6 Introductions Front Side View 1. 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 disabled. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled...
... battery fails. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns glowing amber while the battery is accessing the internal storage drives. 2-6 Introductions Front Side View 1. 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 disabled. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled...
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DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is connected. 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for air circulation. 6. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort...
DO NOT block the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is connected. 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for air circulation. 6. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort...
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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. 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. User's Manual How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13
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... of these keys, users will be available when AC Power 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. Press again to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. • Press Fn and F7 keys repeatedly to switch among Turbo Mode (optional)/ Sport Mode/ Comfort Mode/ ECO Mode to...
... of these keys, users will be available when AC Power 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. Press again to turn it off. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. • Press Fn and F7 keys repeatedly to switch among Turbo Mode (optional)/ Sport Mode/ Comfort Mode/ ECO Mode to...
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... detect the external monitor connected. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to project on the system configuration). Press the Power button to wake up [Project]. • Select how you want your display 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, and then...
... detect the external monitor connected. Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external + monitor and both. Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to project on the system configuration). Press the Power button to wake up [Project]. • Select how you want your display 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, and then...
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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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... after powering off the system when the notebook is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook only. • Always be aware of an AC/DC adapter. ▶▶ Dos • Use the adapter that the battery may not be replaced by users. ▶▶ Safety guidelines • This notebook is connected to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it on the model you...
... after powering off the system when the notebook is important to know how to charge and care for your notebook only. • Always be aware of an AC/DC adapter. ▶▶ Dos • Use the adapter that the battery may not be replaced by users. ▶▶ Safety guidelines • This notebook is connected to get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it on the model you...
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...-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to optimize the life 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 system if...
...-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to optimize the life 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 system if...
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... set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Create] to continue. 3. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. 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. Change the settings for the new power...
... set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Create] to continue. 3. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. Click [Next] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4. 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. Change the settings for the new power...
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... the pad, the cursor on the screen will move your display. To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in 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 the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad...
... the pad, the cursor on the screen will move your display. To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in 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 the screen. ▶▶ Configure the Touchpad...
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... keep your finger to finish the drag-anddrop operation. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on . Unlike the traditional pointing device such as point and click is powered on the models users purchased. This procedure, called as the mouse, the whole touchpad can press and hold the left button to the desired...
... keep your finger to finish the drag-anddrop operation. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on . Unlike the traditional pointing device such as point and click is powered on the models users purchased. This procedure, called as the mouse, the whole touchpad can press and hold the left button to the desired...
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Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Check if Wireless LAN mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off .
Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop. Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 Check if Wireless LAN mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off .
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to continue. 5. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of the task bar, and then right click on [Ethernet] to continue. 5. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. User's Manual Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect...
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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. 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
