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... 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...
... 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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Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 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. Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you are able to you! 1.
Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 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. Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you are able to you! 1.
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... the game for you a superior gaming experience. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown in Gaming Mode page. True Color: Switch True Color to Gamer mode for the best game experience. 5. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. The games...
... the game for you a superior gaming experience. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown in Gaming Mode page. True Color: Switch True Color to Gamer mode for the best game experience. 5. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. The games...
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... background. 2. Right click on AI calculation. 4. If [User Priority] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one time. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to drag a specified App from SW...
... background. 2. Right click on AI calculation. 4. If [User Priority] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one time. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to drag a specified App from SW...
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... work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your own settings. 20 Go to Use User Scenario 1. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch...
... work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your own settings. 20 Go to Use User Scenario 1. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch...
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...enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. 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 prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key...
...enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. 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 prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key...
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... brightness level here. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Function...
... brightness level here. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Function...
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... you are turned on what is configured for selected models. The Wi-Fi network is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Download the Philips Hue app from App Store or Google Play Store. 5. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are good to continue. (Left is power light and center is using their...
... you are turned on what is configured for selected models. The Wi-Fi network is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Download the Philips Hue app from App Store or Google Play Store. 5. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are good to continue. (Left is power light and center is using their...
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... connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions...
... connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions...
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You are connected to your notebook. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Go to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Follow the on the device button to the devices connected. 1. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to enter its setting page. 59 Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. 2.
You are connected to your notebook. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Go to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Follow the on the device button to the devices connected. 1. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to enter its setting page. 59 Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. 2.
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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. 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
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...:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed 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 product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or...
...:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed 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 product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or...
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... connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Ventilator The ventilator is to cool the system. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with DisplayPort function) USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for the notebook. 2-10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) (with optionally supported...
... connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Ventilator The ventilator is to cool the system. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with DisplayPort function) USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for the notebook. 2-10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) (with optionally supported...
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... to enable or disable the microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is disabled. Microphone Off • Press to use with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the touchpad function. Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on...
... to enable or disable the microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is disabled. Microphone Off • Press to use with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the touchpad function. Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on...
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... Break key by using both keys. 2-15 Functions of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by using both keys. Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install...
... Break key by using both keys. 2-15 Functions of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by using both keys. Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install...
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... [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may be varied depending on -screen instructions to meet most people's needs. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Follow the on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages...
... [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may be varied depending on -screen instructions to meet most people's needs. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Follow the on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages...
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... camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to setup the account's password. 1. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to your account, and then click [Finish] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for...
... camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to setup the account's password. 1. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to your account, and then click [Finish] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for...
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Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to the Internet without using any cables. A security key may vary on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to continue. 7. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn off. 3. The figures shown here are for connecting the...
Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to the Internet without using any cables. A security key may vary on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to continue. 7. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn off. 3. The figures shown here are for connecting the...
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... be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. It is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it is enabled, it may be available in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode...
... be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. It is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it is enabled, it may be available in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode...
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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. Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-33
MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click. Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-33
