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- Page 1 Preface Notebook User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Preface Contents Chapter 1: Preface Content ................1-2 Regulations and Statements ......... 1-4 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..1-4 FCC Conditions ............1-4 CE Conformity ............. 1-4 Battery Regulations ............. 1-5 WEEE Statement ............1-5 Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration ....... 1-6 India RoHS .............. - Page 3 Power Management ............3-3 AC Power ..............3-3 Battery Power .............. 3-3 Power Management in Windows OS ......3-5 Energy Saving Tips ............. 3-7 Basic Operations ............3-8 Safety and Comfort Tips ..........3-8 Knowing the Keyboard ..........3-10 Wireless Activation ............ 3-14 Knowing the Touchpad ..........
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Preface
Preface Regulations and Statements 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 5: Battery Regulations
Battery Regulations European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal. -
Page 6: Japan Jis C 0950 Material Declaration
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 7: 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 this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. - Page 8 Preface Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment. When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building. Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive...
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Page 9: Trademarks
Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. ®... - Page 10 Preface 1-10...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Introductions
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Page 12: Manual Map
Introductions Congratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. -
Page 13: 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 notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased. 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 14 Introductions Webcam/ Internal Microphone This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. The built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. Power Button Power Button Use the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.
- Page 15 General [Fn] Keys Enable or disable keyboard backlight function. Touchpad This is the pointing device of the notebook.
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Page 16: Front Side View
Introductions Front Side View 1. Status LED Battery Status Glowing blue when the battery is being charged. Glowing amber when the battery power level is low. Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery. Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. -
Page 17: Right Side View
Right Side View 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. 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 18: Left Side View
Introductions Left Side View 1. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberized metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the notebook in place. - Page 19 5. Battery Reset Hole If your computer system hangs, you can use a straightened paperclip to insert this hole and reset the notebook. Note: After resetting the computer system, please connect the AC power when first bootup the notebook.
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Page 20: Rear Side View
Introductions Rear Side View Docking Port The docking port is used to connect your notebook to its proprietary docking station. Always make sure that your notebook is powered off before docking/undocking. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. -
Page 21: Bottom Side View
Bottom Side View Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 2-11... -
Page 22: Specification
Introductions Specification 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 320 (W) x 227.3 (D) x 19.8 (H) mm Weight 1265.5g (with battery) Socket BGA 1364 ®... -
Page 23: Communication Port
I/O Port x 2 (3.0) Mic-in Headphone-out RJ45 HDMI x 1 (SD4.0) Card Reader The supported memory cards may vary without notice. Communication Port 10/ 100/ 1000Mb Ethernet Wireless LAN Supported Bluetooth Supported Display LCD Type 13.3" LED display Brightness Controlled by K/B hot-keys Video Graphics... - Page 24 Introductions Others Compatibility WHQL Kensington Lock Hole 2-14...
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Page 25: Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Page 26: Begin To Use The Notebook
Getting Started 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 27: Power Management
Power Management AC Power It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook;... -
Page 28: Getting Started
Getting Started The battery pack uses Lithium-ion battery cells that have no "memory effect." It is unnecessary to discharge the battery before recharging. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary. -
Page 29: Power Management In Windows Os
Power Management in Windows OS Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to standby/hibernate mode after a period of user inactivity. Follow the instructions below to adjust the power management settings in Windows OS: "Power Options"... - Page 30 Getting Started Click on Power Options. Then select a power plan that meets your personal needs. The Power icon will present various and relative options as following: You can wake up your computer from power saving mode by pressing the power button.
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Page 31: Energy Saving Tips
Energy Saving Tips Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer’s energy consumption. Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer’s power management. -
Page 32: Basic Operations
Getting Started Basic Operations 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. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your notebook for a long period of time. - Page 33 Your work area should have enough illumination. Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating. When sitting on the chair, adjust the chair’s back (if available) to support your back comfortably. Place your feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating.
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Page 34: Knowing The Keyboard
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys / Function keys 3-10... - Page 35 Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewriter keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl], [Alt], and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Caps Lock: Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off.
- Page 36 Getting Started Increase the LCD brightness. Enable or disable keyboard backlight function. Disable the computer’s audio function. Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). Quick Launch [Fn] Keys Use the [Fn] keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools.
- Page 37 Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F11 key repeatedly to turn Airplane Mode on or off recurrently. For flight safety consideration, it is always recommended to turn Airplane Mode on when you are in flight. Refer to the Airplane mode switch icon under [Start/ Settings/ Change PC Settings/ Network / Airplane mode] Airplane Mode on the desktop to check the device status.
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Page 38: Wireless Activation
Getting Started Wireless Activation Find the Settings icon on the desktop and click on it. Enter the PC settings main page by clicking on Change PC settings. Unfold the Airplane mode selections under Network. Make sure Airplane mode is set to Off here. Turn the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth function on/ off by sliding the function switch bar. -
Page 39: Knowing The Touchpad
Knowing 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 and making selection with its two buttons. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your... - Page 40 Getting Started 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.
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Page 41: About Solid State Disk
About Solid State Disk Your notebook is equipped with a M.2 SSD. The solid state disk is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications. -
Page 42: Connecting The External Devices
Getting Started Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices and communication devices. All functions and devices listed here are for reference only. Peripheral Devices 3-18... -
Page 43: Communication Devices
Communication Devices 1. The functions listed here are supported optionally, depending on the model users purchased. 2. Contact the local dealer for detailed information. 3-19... - Page 44 Getting Started 3-20...