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  • Page 1 Preface...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances ............1-7 Vietnam RoHS ......................1-7 Upgrade and Warranty ....................1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts .................1-8 Safety Instructions ......................1-9 MSI Highlights .......................1-11 2 Introductions ..................2-1 Unpacking ........................2-2 Product Overview ......................2-3 Top-open View ......................2-3 Front Side View ......................2-5 Right Side View ......................2-6...
  • Page 3 How to Connect External Devices ................3-23 Video: How to Use RAID Function ................3-24 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS ................3-25 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks ...3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install ..............3-27...

  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

  • Page 5: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Battery Regulations

    Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html...

  • Page 7: Rohs Statement

    1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Vietnam RoHS As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.

  • Page 8: Upgrade And Warranty

    5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via http://www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep the notebook away from humidity and high temperature. Lay the notebook on a stable surface before setting it up. Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to prevent the notebook from overheating.
  • Page 10 • Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. • Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. • Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.

  • Page 11: Msi Highlights

    MSI Highlights Explore more exclusive features of MSI notebooks for all series, please visit: http://www.msi.com and https://www.youtube.com/user/MSI SteelSeries Engine only in MSI GAMING notebook MSI collaborates with SteelSeries to develop an exclusive SteelSeries Engine in gaming notebooks. SteelSeries Engine is the Apps to combine frequently used functions for gamers in multiple devices management.
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  • Page 13: Introductions

    Introductions...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    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 15: 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 16 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone • This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on. • Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. •...

  • Page 17: Front Side View

    Front Side View 1. Stereo Speakers This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when Wireless LAN (WiFi) function is enabled.

  • Page 18: Right Side View

    Right Side View 1. USB 3.1 Port (Type C) USB 3.1, 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. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction, and supports scalable performance to future-proof solution, including USB 3.x, DisplayPort, PCIe, Audio, and Thunderbolt 3 (Optional).

  • Page 19: Left Side View

    Left Side View 1. RJ-45 Connector This connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 2. Power Connector This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 3. USB 3.0 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 20: Rear Side View

    Rear Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Mini-DisplayPort The Mini-DisplayPort is a miniaturized version of the DisplayPort, with a suitable adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface.

  • Page 21: 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. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook; 2) remove the AC power; 3) use a straightened paperclip to insert this hole for 10 sec;...

  • Page 22: 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 a must to install SCM application before using the keyboard function keys. € 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 23: Quick Launch Keys

    Quick Launch Keys Use the [Fn] combination keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. With the help of these keys, users will be able to do work more efficiently. • Press Fn and F1 keys to switch among Sport / Comfort / Green modes and shift the performance.

  • Page 24: Switch Display

    Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. Decrease the LCD brightness. Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume.

  • Page 25: Adjust The Brightness Level Of The Keyboard Backlight Led

    Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight Enable or disable the keyboard backlight LEDs. Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGE1rzfrQ YouTube Youku 2-13...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn the correct specifications of the product user purchased.
  • Page 27 Storage HDD form factor 2.5" HDD M.2 SSD NVMe PCI-e (optional) M.2 SATA SSD I/O Port x 2 (version 3.0) x 1 (version 3.1) (Type C) Mic-in Headphone-out x 1 (S/PDIF-Out supported) RJ45 HDMI x 1 (v1.4) Mini-DisplayPort x 1 (v1.2) Card Reader x 1 (SD3.0/ SD/ MMC) Communication Port...
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  • Page 29: How To Get Started

    How To Get Started...

  • Page 30: 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 31: How To Use The Notebook Comfortably

    How to Use the Notebook Comfortably 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. ▶ Good illumination is essential in the work area. ▶...

  • Page 32: 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 Ensure that your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before turning it on for the first time.
  • Page 33 Battery charging behavior ▶ To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: • Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the suspend timer’s time period. • Turn off the system if you won’t be using it for a period of time. •...

  • Page 34: How To Set Up A Power Plan In Windows 10

    How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans —...

  • Page 36: Create Your Own Power Plan

    Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement. However, it will be recommended to use ECO Engine power saving function to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. Please refer to the section of System Control Manager (SCM) in the Notebook Software Application Manual for details.

  • Page 38: How To Use The Touchpad

    How to Use the 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. ▶ Configure the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs.

  • Page 39: About Hdd And Ssd

    ▶ 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 40: 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. Follow the instructions below to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1.
  • Page 41 ▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off. 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu.

  • Page 42: Wired Lan

    Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of setting up Internet connection.
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  • Page 44 ▶ Broadband (PPPoE) Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar, right click on it to select [Open Network and Sharing Center]. 2. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your networking settings].
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  • Page 46 ▶ Static IP Connection 1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 in 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 fill the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway, and then click [OK].

  • Page 47: How To Set Up Bluetooth Connection

    How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with each other through an established connection. Activating Bluetooth Connection ▶ Checking the Bluetooth status When Airplane mode is enabled, Bluetooth connection will be turned off. Before setting up a Bluetooth connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off.
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  • Page 49 ▶ Pairing the Bluetooth devices 1. Go to the desktop. Find the [Bluetooth] icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it. 2. Choose [Add a Bluetooth Device]. 3. Select one Bluetooth connection from the network list. 4.
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  • Page 51: How To Connect External Devices

    How to Connect External Devices This notebook may be 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 52: Video: How To Use Raid Function

    Video: How to Use RAID Function This notebook may support RAID function 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 53: How To Select Boot Mode In Bios

    How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 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 54: Video: How To Restore Windows 10 Operating System On Msi Notebooks

    Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSrK6xAQooU, to restore the Windows 10 operating system by using [F3 Recovery] and [Windows 10 Settings] when it is needed. YouTube Youku 3-26...

  • Page 55: Video: How To Use Msi One Touch Install

    Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click. Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 Windows 10/ 8.1...
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