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  • Page 2: Manual Map

    Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. You will have a delightful and professional experience in using this exquisite notebook. We are proud to tell users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the figures shown here are for reference only. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.
  • Page 4 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. • Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. •...
  • Page 5 • Use this button to select either discrete GPU mode or UMA GPU mode. • Button LED glows white when the discrete GPU mode is Graphics Switch selected. • Use this button to maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook.
  • Page 6 • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, Dragon Gaming Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing. • With Dragon Gaming Center pre-installed, press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F4 key to bring up the tab of [Instant Play: Play Key Setting] to define the quick launch button for launching a particular Dragon...

  • Page 7: Front Side View

    Front Side View 1. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when Wireless LAN (WiFi) function is enabled. WLAN(WiFi) • LED goes out when this function is disabled. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. •...

  • Page 8: Right Side View

    Right Side View 1. Optical Disc Drive This notebook is equipped with an optical disc drive. The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2. USB 3.0 Ports USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.

  • Page 9: Left Side View

    Left Side View 1. USB 3.0 Ports USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2. USB 3.0 Port/ Super Charger USB Port USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.
  • Page 10 Line Out • A connector for speakers. • Connect the Surround speakers here. 4. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support SD4.0 (Secure Digital) card. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.

  • Page 11: Rear Side View

    Mini-DisplayPort may be used to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 3. USB SuperPort (Type C) (optional) The USB SuperPort (Type C), exclusively designed by MSI, supports Thunderbolt 3 (optional), DisplayPort and USB 3.1 connections with a single connector.
  • Page 12 6. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 7. Power Connector This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook.

  • Page 13: Bottom Side View

    Bottom Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Subwoofer Speaker The subwoofer speaker is to reproduce low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass. 3. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook;...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications The specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed specification with your local dealers. Physical Characteristic Dimension 428 (W) x 249 (D) x 48 (H) mm Weight 3.85kg with battery Package FCBGA Processor Type...
  • Page 15 SSD (optional) M.2 type (SATA or PCIe type, optional) slots supporting 128GB or larger at RAID 0 mode. Optical Drive Device Super Multi / Blu-ray (optional) MultiBay Supported I/O Port x 6 (version 3.0) x 1 SuperPort (Thunderbolt+DP+USB 3.1 10Gbps)(optional) Mic-in Line-in Side-out...
  • Page 16 Video NVIDIA GeForce discrete MXM graphics card or Intel ® ® ® Graphics HD UMA graphics card VRAM 3/ 4/ 6/ 8GB, based on GPU structure HDMI output Supported DisplayPort output Supported Multi-Display Function Supported WebCam CMOS Camera Audio Internal Speaker 2 speakers + 1 subwoofer Sound Volume Adjusted by keyboard hot-key and switches.

  • Page 17: Begin To Use The Notebook

    Begin to Use the Notebook For a new user of this notebook, we would like to suggest you follow the illustrations below to begin to use the notebook.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Notebook Safely

    How to Use the Notebook Safely If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. ▶ Your work area should have enough illumination. ▶ Choose an ergonomic chair and have it adjusted for your height.

  • Page 19: How To Manage Power Supply

    How to Manage Power Supply This section provides users basic safety precautions to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly. AC/DC Adapter To safely and properly power on a notebook, it is strongly recommended to connect the supplied power adapter before turning it on for the first time. Below are some Do's and Don'ts of an AC/DC adapter.
  • Page 20 Charging the Battery Pack ▶ The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: • If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system.

  • Page 21: How To Set Up Power Plan In Windows

    How to Set Up Power Plan in Windows Below steps show you how to save battery power for your notebook by using a power-saving plan. Follow the instructions below to adjust the power management settings in Windows OS: Power Options in Windows OS allows you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Keyboard

    How to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functional properly, it is recommended to have the SCM application installed in your operating system. Windows Key You can find the Windws Logo key on the keyboard which is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu.

  • Page 24: Enter Sleep Mode

    Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). Press the Power button to wake up the system from sleep state. Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. Decrease the LCD brightness. Adjust the Sound Levels of the Speakers Increase the built-in speaker’s volume.

  • Page 25: Adjust The Brightness Levels Of The Keyboard Backlight Leds

    Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Keyboard Backlight LEDs Increase the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs. Decrease the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs. Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools.
  • Page 26 • Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F6 key to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off. Webcam • Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F7 key to switch among Sport / Comfort / Green modes and shift the performance.

  • Page 27: What Is Touchpad

    What is Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen. ▶ Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons.

  • Page 28: What Is Hard Disk Drive

    ▶ Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that you want to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select. This procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your notebook.

  • Page 29: How To Use Pcie / Sata Ssd Combo Slot

    How to Use PCIe / SATA SSD Combo Slot The M.2 SSD slot in the notebook are compatible with SATA and PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features to users . Please follow the instructions below to uninstall or install the PCIe/ SATA SSDs. Note: Any damage caused while replacing the device may void the warranty.
  • Page 30 Types of Slot and SSD 1. SATA Gen 3 M.2 Slot 2. SATA Gen 3 M.2 & PCIe 2.0 x2/ x4 Combo Slot 3. SATA Gen 3 M.2 2280 SSD 4. SATA Gen 3 M.2 or PCIe 2.0 x2/ x4 2280 SSD Uninstallation and Installation Uninstallation Installation...

  • Page 31: How To Use Optical Disc Drive

    How to Use Optical Disc Drive This notebook may be equipped with an optical disc drive. Follow the instructions below to insert a disc. Devices shown here are for reference only. 1. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. 2. Press the eject button on the panel and the disc tray will slide out partially. 3.

  • Page 32: How To Connect The Internet

    How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the internet without using any cables. Please follow the instructions below to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶ Turning Airplane mode off For flight safety consideration, it is always recommended to turn Airplane mode on when you are in flight.
  • Page 33 ▶ Setup Wireless LAN 1. Unfold the setting menu by pointing the mouse to the lower-right corner of the desktop and clicking it. 2. Click the [Wireless LAN] icon. 3. Select a Wireless LAN connection from the network list. 4. A security key will be required for connecting the selected network. Then click [Next].

  • Page 34: Wired Lan

    Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the internet. ▶ Setup Dynamic IP/PPPoE connection Go to the desktop (Please launch Desktop if you are in Win 8 Start screen) 1. Point your mouse cursor to the LAN icon in the taskbar, and then right click to select [Open Network and Sharing Center].
  • Page 35 6. Repeat step 1 to launch [Network and Sharing Center] again. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your networking settings]. 7. Choose [Connect to the Internet], and then click [Next]. 8. Click [Broadband (PPPoE)]. 9. Fills User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click [Connect].
  • Page 37 ▶ Setup a static IP internet connection 1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 in [Setup Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection]. 2. Select [General] tab and click [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses]. You will be asked to enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway into the empty place , then click [OK].

  • Page 38: How To Set Up Bluetooth Connection

    How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth enabled devices communicate with each other through an established connection. Activating Bluetooth Connection ▶ Turning Airplane mode off Refer to the previous Wireless LAN section to turn Airplane mode off before activating Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 39 3. Click "PC and devices" from the PC settings list. 4. Choose a desired Bluetooth device from the connection list, and then click [Pair] to continue. 5. Match the passcode between the notebook and the selected Bluetooth device, click [yes] to finish.

  • Page 40: How To Connect External Devices

    How to Connect External Devices This notebook may equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports, such as USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, and mini DisplayPort. Users will be able to connect diverse peripheral devices to the notebook. To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of each device first, and then connect the device to the notebook.

  • Page 41: How To Use Multiple Monitors

    How to Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to the notebook, the system will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Users will be allowed to customize the display settings. 1. Connect the monitor to the notebook. 2. Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to bring up [Project]. 3.

  • Page 42: How To Use Raid Function

    How to Use RAID Function This notebook may support RAID technology of different levels. RAID allows users to store data on multiple hard disk drives or solid-state drives. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported RAID functions may vary depending on the models users purchased.

  • Page 43: How To Select Boot Mode In Bios While Installing Os

    How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS while installing OS 1. Power on the system. As soon as the first logo screen appears, press the DEL key immediately and enter the BIOS menu. 2. Move the cursor to [Boot] tab, and select [Boot mode select] in Boot Configuration.

  • Page 44: Where Are Key Components

    Where Are Key Components In this section you will find information about main parts inside a notebook, some may be upgradable or replaceable depending on the model purchased. Don't try to upgrade your device yourself as unauthorized replacements may void your warranty.

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