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... 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 Content Copyright and Trademarks Notice 5 Revision History 5 Introduction...6 Login and Register 6 Create an...
... 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 Content Copyright and Trademarks Notice 5 Revision History 5 Introduction...6 Login and Register 6 Create an...
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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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Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. 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. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. Feature Sets -- Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. 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. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. Feature Sets -- Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
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...: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. The games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad...
...: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. The games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. For each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad...
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... List. 6. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to the icon of the App. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. Right click on -screen instructions...
... List. 6. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to the icon of the App. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. Right click on -screen instructions...
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Go to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 Follow the on-screen instructions to make 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 the Fan Speed. 4. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose...
Go to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 Follow the on-screen instructions to make 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 the Fan Speed. 4. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose...
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... HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in unplugged to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some...
... HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in unplugged to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some...
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... buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Device name. 3. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Function Overview 1. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic 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...
... buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Device name. 3. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Function Overview 1. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic 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...
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... Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. Make sure your phone is local network light.) 4. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are required for selected models. Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. Find your...
... Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. Make sure your phone is local network light.) 4. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are required for selected models. Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. Find your...
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... the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. 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 the scenes 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 the factory settings. The following instructions will...
... the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. 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 the scenes 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 the factory settings. The following instructions will...
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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 You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear 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 the devices connected. 1. Go to your notebook.
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 You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear 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 the devices connected. 1. Go to your notebook.
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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]. 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
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]. 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
User Manual
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... recommended 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 the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued...
... recommended 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 the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. For any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued...
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Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone. • The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack. 4. Combo Audio Port • A port for air circulation. 2-8 If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or...
Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone. • The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack. 4. Combo Audio Port • A port for air circulation. 2-8 If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or...
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With the help of these keys, users will be able to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to work more efficiently. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13
With the help of these keys, users will be able to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to work more efficiently. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. How to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13
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... Mode. Use Quick FN Launch Keys Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. Introductions Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. Each function key, located on F2 to F12, has a built-in function that is available to use this function, it is required to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located...
... Mode. Use Quick FN Launch Keys Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. Introductions Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. Each function key, located on F2 to F12, has a built-in function that is available to use this function, it is required 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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... selected models with performance. Balanced and Power saver - Click on -screen instructions to bring out [Edit Plan Settings] to its default settings, click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to finish the configurations. 3-6 Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. A power plan...
... selected models with performance. Balanced and Power saver - Click on -screen instructions to bring out [Edit Plan Settings] to its default settings, click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to finish the configurations. 3-6 Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. A power plan...
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....) 6. Follow the instructions as below to set to open up the network list. (The available networks shown here are for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN network from the network list to connect to continue. 7. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. How to Get Started How to the Internet without using any cables. Select [Show...
....) 6. Follow the instructions as below to set to open up the network list. (The available networks shown here are for connecting the selected network. Choose one Wireless LAN network from the network list to connect to continue. 7. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. How to Get Started How to the Internet without using any cables. Select [Show...
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... available in AC mode under AC or DC mode in hibernation and shutdown status. It is enabled, it is in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to enable 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 output for reference only. 3-23 USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and...
... available in AC mode under AC or DC mode in hibernation and shutdown status. It is enabled, it is in BIOS settings; Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to enable 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 output for reference only. 3-23 USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and...
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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=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-25 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=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-25 MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
