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... 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 3 Choose...
... 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 3 Choose...
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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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In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to choose your personal needs. 10 Move the mouse cursor to you are able to meet your own style and features. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Simply install or update your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to choose your personal needs. 10 Move the mouse cursor to you are able to meet your own style and features. Feature Sets -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Simply install or update your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
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... supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. The games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to review...
... supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. The games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to review...
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... App, move the mouse cursor to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Drag and drop the App into Priority List. 5. Maximum 8 Apps are allowed to be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. If [User Priority] mode is set to Use Smart Priority 1. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are allowed to...
... App, move the mouse cursor to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Drag and drop the App into Priority List. 5. Maximum 8 Apps are allowed to be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. If [User Priority] mode is set to Use Smart Priority 1. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are allowed to...
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... Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according 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 make your own settings. 20 Go to Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work...
... Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according 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 make your own settings. 20 Go to Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work...
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...keyboard. 3. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to model. 1. Switch Key: Click to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel...
...keyboard. 3. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to model. 1. Switch Key: Click to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel...
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...;Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. The available options for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Device name. 3. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light...
...;Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. The available options for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Device name. 3. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light...
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... ＊Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. The router is configured for the two lights to continue. (Left is power light and center is happening in setting up . 2. The Wi-Fi network is connected to location 30 Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and add lights in your phone is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled •...
... ＊Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. The router is configured for the two lights to continue. (Left is power light and center is happening in setting up . 2. The Wi-Fi network is connected to location 30 Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and add lights in your phone is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled •...
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... buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on the controller for your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI...
... buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on the controller for your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI...
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Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59 Go to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to the devices connected. 1.
Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59 Go to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to the devices connected. 1.
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Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions 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. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions 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. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
User Manual
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... about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared 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...
... about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared 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...
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With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to activate the specific applications or tools. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 How to work more efficiently.
With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to activate the specific applications or tools. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 How to work more efficiently.
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... function key, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on the F5 keycap, glows when the microphone function is disabled. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. LED on F1 to F11, has a built-in speakers. LED off under default settings. 2-14 Introductions Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with an easy single press. • Users...
... function key, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on the F5 keycap, glows when the microphone function is disabled. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. LED on F1 to F11, has a built-in speakers. LED off under default settings. 2-14 Introductions Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with an easy single press. • Users...
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... • 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. Introductions Functions of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Break key by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the media by using both keys. Scroll Lock key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys.
... • 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. Introductions Functions of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Break key by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the media by using both keys. Scroll Lock key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys.
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... or create your needs. 8. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Balanced and Power saver - Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. Keyin [control panel] and then select [Control Panel] to search] field. 2. The default power plans - Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here...
... or create your needs. 8. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Balanced and Power saver - Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. Keyin [control panel] and then select [Control Panel] to search] field. 2. The default power plans - Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here...
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...-screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Follow the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on the different version of Windows operating system installed. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows...
...-screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Under [Password], click [Add] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Follow the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on the different version of Windows operating system installed. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows...
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... enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function under default settings; however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. It is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function. 1. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
... enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function under default settings; however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. It is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function. 1. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
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Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-33 Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-33 Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
