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... 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 Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional 30...
... 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 Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional 30...
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... use iOS Screen Mirroring 47 System Diagnosis...48 Battery Master...48 Battery Calibration...49 System Diagnosis...52 Performance Analysis...54 Hardware Diagnosis...56 Gaming Gear...59 Hardware Monitoring 60 Support...61 Live Update...61 Live Update...61 Microsoft APP...62 System Info...63 Service...65 Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base 65 MSI Recovery...66 Go to WinPE to Use MSI Recovery 66 Create a MSI Rescue USB disk 67 Create a Customize Image Backup 70 Recovering...
... use iOS Screen Mirroring 47 System Diagnosis...48 Battery Master...48 Battery Calibration...49 System Diagnosis...52 Performance Analysis...54 Hardware Diagnosis...56 Gaming Gear...59 Hardware Monitoring 60 Support...61 Live Update...61 Live Update...61 Microsoft APP...62 System Info...63 Service...65 Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base 65 MSI Recovery...66 Go to WinPE to Use MSI Recovery 66 Create a MSI Rescue USB disk 67 Create a Customize Image Backup 70 Recovering...
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Move the mouse cursor to choose your own style and features. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to you are able to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
Move the mouse cursor to choose your own style and features. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to you are able to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
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... ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to review or share. *Be noted, for each game...
... ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to review or share. *Be noted, for each game...
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... background. 2. Maximum 8 Apps are allowed to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one time. How to the SW List. 8. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW...
... background. 2. Maximum 8 Apps are allowed to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one time. How to the SW List. 8. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW...
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... users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for users to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust...
... users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for users to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust...
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... lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Functions listed here may differ from model to prolong battery life. 7. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Switch Key: Click to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. HDR: Enable or disable the...
... lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Functions listed here may differ from model to prolong battery life. 7. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Switch Key: Click to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. HDR: Enable or disable the...
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Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. The available options for selected models. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Apply button: Click to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Go to MSI Center...
Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. The available options for selected models. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Apply button: Click to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Go to MSI Center...
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... applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Network Requirements 1. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are turned on what is connected to the router LAN port. 3. To use Ambient Link, click on and you are required for the two lights to come on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to location 30 Plug in setting up . 2. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. The router...
... applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Network Requirements 1. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are turned on what is connected to the router LAN port. 3. To use Ambient Link, click on and you are required for the two lights to come on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to location 30 Plug in setting up . 2. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. The router...
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... the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions will be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. The following steps will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. By doing so, only the Wifi connection...
... the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions will be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. The following steps will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. By doing so, only the Wifi connection...
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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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. 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. You are connected to your notebook. 2.
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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. 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. You are connected to your notebook. 2.
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Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. 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.
Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. 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.
User Manual
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... to Use the Touchpad 3-16 How to Use the Smart Touchpad 3-18 Use Quick Function Hot Keys 3-18 Function / Hot Keys / Keyboard Launch Keys 3-19 About HDD and SSD 3-21 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-21 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-22 Wireless LAN...3-22 Wired LAN...3-24 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-29 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-29 How to Connect External Devices 3-32 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-33 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-34 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
... to Use the Touchpad 3-16 How to Use the Smart Touchpad 3-18 Use Quick Function Hot Keys 3-18 Function / Hot Keys / Keyboard Launch Keys 3-19 About HDD and SSD 3-21 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-21 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-22 Wireless LAN...3-22 Wired LAN...3-24 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-29 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-29 How to Connect External Devices 3-32 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-33 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-34 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
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... components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the detailed information about the acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within...
... components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the detailed information about the acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within...
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... to Use the Smart Touchpad for 20 secs and then the LED goes to blink, and after 5 more secs the LED would go off when the notebook goes to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is the pointing device of a notebook keyboard. Smart Touchpad This is turned on the notebook. 2. Keyboard The built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 3. Power Key/ Power LED/ GPU Mode LED/ Battery Reset Power Key...
... to Use the Smart Touchpad for 20 secs and then the LED goes to blink, and after 5 more secs the LED would go off when the notebook goes to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is the pointing device of a notebook keyboard. Smart Touchpad This is turned on the notebook. 2. Keyboard The built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 3. Power Key/ Power LED/ GPU Mode LED/ Battery Reset Power Key...
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... to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Use Quick Fn Launch Keys Speaker Settings • f1: Mute the built-in speakers. • f2: Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. • f3: Increase the built-in speaker's volume. Webcam • Open Windows Camera App to enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with...
... to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Use Quick Fn Launch Keys Speaker Settings • f1: Mute the built-in speakers. • f2: Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. • f3: Increase the built-in speaker's volume. Webcam • Open Windows Camera App to enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with...
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... here. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. Follow the on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Balanced and Power saver - meet your own plan. Select [Power Options] to continue. 3. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. But...
... here. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. Follow the on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Balanced and Power saver - meet your own plan. Select [Power Options] to continue. 3. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. But...
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... the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Face, Fingerprint, and PIN. Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Go to continue. 4. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports...
... the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Face, Fingerprint, and PIN. Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Go to continue. 4. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports...
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... to enable using this function. 2. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-33 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; therefore...
... to enable using this function. 2. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-33 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; therefore...
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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 3-35
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 3-35
