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  • Page 1 Preface...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    India RoHS .........................1-6 Turkey EEE regulation ....................1-6 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances ............1-6 Vietnam RoHS ......................1-6 Safety Instructions ......................1-7 MSI Highlights ........................1-9 Trademarks ........................1-10 Revision History ......................1-10 2 Introductions ..................2-1 Manual Map ........................2-2 Unpacking ........................2-2 Product Overview ......................2-3...
  • Page 3 How to Set Up Power Plan in Windows ...............3-6 How to Use the Keyboard .....................3-8 Windows Key ......................3-8 Switch Display ......................3-8 Disable or Enable Touchpad ...................3-8 Enter Sleep Mode ......................3-9 Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Display ............3-9 Adjust the Sound Levels of the Speakers ..............3-9 Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Keyboard Backlight LEDs ......

  • Page 4: Regulations And Statements

    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

    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 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 • To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. • Always keep the battery in a safe place. 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.

  • Page 9: Msi Highlights

    MSI Highlights Explore more about MSI highlights at http://www.msi.com and https://www.youtube.com/user/MSIGamingGlobal Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for detailed instructions. 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 all frequent functions for gamers in multiple devices management.

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    Trademarks ▶ All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ▶ THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. ▶ Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. ®...

  • Page 11: Introductions

    Introductions...

  • Page 12: 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 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 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 14 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 15 • 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 16: Front Side View

    Front Side View 1. Status LED Sleep State • LED blinks when the system is in Sleep state. • LED goes out when the system is turned off. Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives.
  • Page 17 Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • Continuously blinking 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 18: Right Side View

    Right Side View 1. 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. Super Charger USB port provides faster power charging function for Apple devices when the notebook is in power off mode.
  • Page 19 6. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook; 2) connect the AC power; 3) use a straightened paperclip to insert this hole and reset the notebook; 4) power on the notebook. 7.

  • Page 20: Left Side View

    Left Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Power Connector This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.

  • Page 21: Rear Side View

    Rear Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2-11...

  • Page 22: Bottom Side View

    Bottom Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2-12...

  • Page 23: 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 390 (W) x 266 (D) x 20.05 (H) mm Weight 2.2 kg (with 6-cell battery) Socket BGA-1364pin Processor Type...
  • Page 24 Storage (items listed here may very without notice) HDD form factor 2.5" HDD SSD (optional) M.2 SSD I/O Port x 3 (version 3.0) Mic-in Headphone-out x 1 (S/PDIF-Out supported) RJ45 HDMI Mini-DisplayPort x 1 (SD/ MMC) Card Reader The supported memory cards may vary without notice. Communication Port 10/ 100/ 1000Mb Ethernet Wireless LAN...
  • Page 25 HDMI output Supported DisplayPort output Supported Multi-Display Function Supported WebCam FHD CMOS Camera Supported Audio Internal Speaker 4 speakers Sound Volume Adjusted by keyboard hot-key and switches. Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot USB floppy and USB flash boot up DOS BIOS Fast Boot Support Others...
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  • Page 27: How To Get Started

    How To Get Started...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 ▶ 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 32: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 • Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F10 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. •...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 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. 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 41 ▶ 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 42: 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 43 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].
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  • Page 45 ▶ 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 46: 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 47 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. 3-21...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 [Display Settings].

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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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