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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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Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Feature Sets --
Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Feature Sets --
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...: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. For each game, only the 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 each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set...
...: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. For each game, only the 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 each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set...
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... Priority 1. If [User Priority] mode is set to the icon of the App. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, they will get optimized system resources. 7. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one...
... Priority 1. If [User Priority] mode is set to the icon of the App. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, they will get optimized system resources. 7. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are not activated at one...
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... performance for basic needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Go to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the...
... performance for basic needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Go to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the...
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... Graphics Mode. 5. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Functions listed here may differ from model to prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. 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. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Switch Key: Click to MSI Center...
... Graphics Mode. 5. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Functions listed here may differ from model to prolong battery life. 7. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. 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. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Switch Key: Click to MSI Center...
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... options for third party devices. 28 Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for selected models. Mystic Light allows users to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light...
... options for third party devices. 28 Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for selected models. Mystic Light allows users to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light...
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... turned on what is local network light.) 4. iOS Requirements: • iOS 9.0 or higher • Signed into iCould using WPA/WPA2 security. 3. Plug in setting up . 2. These can re-enable these once setup is connected to the router LAN port. 3. The Wi-Fi network is configured for selected models. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. To use Ambient Link, click on and you are required for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Download...
... turned on what is local network light.) 4. iOS Requirements: • iOS 9.0 or higher • Signed into iCould using WPA/WPA2 security. 3. Plug in setting up . 2. These can re-enable these once setup is connected to the router LAN port. 3. The Wi-Fi network is configured for selected models. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. To use Ambient Link, click on and you are required for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Download...
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... controller starts flashing. 3. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to do a soft reset. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings...
... controller starts flashing. 3. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to do a soft reset. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings...
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Follow the on the device button to enter its setting page. 59 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 install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Go 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. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
Follow the on the device button to enter its setting page. 59 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 install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Go 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. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
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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 get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
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 get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
User Manual
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... Windows Hello PIN 3-13 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-15 How to Use the Touchpad 3-17 About HDD and SSD 3-18 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-18 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-19 Wireless LAN...3-19 Wired LAN...3-21 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-26 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-26 How to Connect External Devices 3-29 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-30 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-31 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
... Windows Hello PIN 3-13 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-15 How to Use the Touchpad 3-17 About HDD and SSD 3-18 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-18 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-19 Wireless LAN...3-19 Wired LAN...3-21 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-26 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-26 How to Connect External Devices 3-29 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-30 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-31 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
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... for product service information. Department of spare parts. 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 fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on weekends. This manual is recommended...
... for product service information. Department of spare parts. 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 fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on weekends. This manual is recommended...
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... use with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. 2-14 LED off: Standard FN combination keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. LED on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located...
... use with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. 2-14 LED off: Standard FN combination keys enabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. LED on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is equipped with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located...
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... Scroll Lock key by using both keys. 2-16 Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key + Works as Break key by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the media by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install...
... Scroll Lock key by using both keys. 2-16 Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key + Works as Break key by True Color application. + • To use this function, it is required to cool down the overall temperature + of the media by using both keys. Media Switch + To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install...
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... settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer's power management. ▶ Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the notebook would be replaced by users. ▶ Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer's energy consumption. ▶ Turn off the monitor after 10 minutes The notebook exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is operating on AC power: ▶ Turn...
... settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer's power management. ▶ Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the notebook would be replaced by users. ▶ Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer's energy consumption. ▶ Turn off the monitor after 10 minutes The notebook exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is operating on AC power: ▶ Turn...
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... [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. The default power plans - Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 5. Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to bring out [Edit Plan Settings] to continue. 3. meet your needs. 8. Click on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-7 Change settings for existing plans or create your computer uses...
... [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. The default power plans - Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 5. Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to bring out [Edit Plan Settings] to continue. 3. meet your needs. 8. Click on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-7 Change settings for existing plans or create your computer uses...
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How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Go to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to setup the account's password. 1. Follow the instructions below to continue...
How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. Go to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to setup the account's password. 1. Follow the instructions below to continue...
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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. 3-30 Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is 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; therefore, it may be available in AC mode under...
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. 3-30 Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is 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; therefore, it may be available in AC mode under...
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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. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-32 How to Get Started 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=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-32 How to Get Started Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.