Introductions

User's Manual

NOTEBOOK

Introductions

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.

Unpacking

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain the following items:

▶ Notebook

▶ Quick Start Guide

▶ AC/DC adapter and AC power cord

▶ Optional second AC/DC adapter and AC power cord

▶ Optional DualPower Box

▶ Optional carry bag

▶ Optional all-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user’s manual, drivers, utilities, and so on.

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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.

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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.

• The built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone.

2. Power Button / Power LED

Power

Power Button

• Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.

• Use this button to awake the notebook from the sleep state.

Power LED

• LED glows when the notebook power is turned on.

• LED flashes when the notebook goes to the sleep state.

• LED goes off when the notebook is turned off.

3. Quick Launch Buttons

Use the quick launch buttons to activate the specific applications or tools. The following quick launch buttons will only be functional in the operating system with the

SCM application installed. Find the SCM exe file in the optional all-in-one disk that comes with the package or download it from MSI's website for easy and convenient operation.

Graphics Switch

• Use this button to select either discrete GPU mode or UMA

GPU mode.

• Button LED glows when the discrete GPU mode is selected.

Cooler Boost

XSplit

Gamecaster

• Use this button to maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook.

• Button LED glows when the fan speed is set to maximum level; LED goes off when AUTO mode is selected.

• Use this button to activate video recording and real-time online broadcasting while playing games.

• Button LED glows when this function is activated.

• If XSplit Gamecaster is not installed, this button will be used to launch the User Defined application.

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SSE

• This notebook may be pre-installed a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). With this application, users will be able to own several combinations of keyboard hot keys defined separately for specific occasions.

• Use this button repeatedly to switch between keyboard 1

(layer 1), keyboard 2 (layer 2), keyboard 3 (layer 3), and keyboard 4 (layer 4) recurrently.

4. Touchpad

This is the pointing device of the notebook.

5. Keyboard

The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details.

6. Status LED

Caps Lock

Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.

7. Status LED

Num Lock

Glows when the Num Lock function is activated.

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Front Side View

1. Status LED

Wireless LAN (WiFi)

• LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled.

• LED goes out when this function is disabled.

Battery Status

• LED glows when the battery is being charged.

• Continuously blinking if the battery fails. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center.

• Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the

AC/DC adapter is disconnected.

Drive Activity Indicator

LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives .

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Right Side View

1. 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.

2. Ventilator

The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.

3. Card Reader

The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the

Specifications for details.

4. Kensington Lock

This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place.

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Left Side View

1. Ventilator

The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.

2. 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.

3. Audio Port Connectors

Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported .

Line Out

A connector for speakers.

Line In

Used for an external audio device.

Microphone

Used for an external microphone.

Headphone

A connector for speakers or headphones.

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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.

3. HDMI Connector

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra highdefinition (UHD) equipment.

4. RJ-45 Connector

The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of

10/100/1000/10000 megabits per second, is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.

5. Thunderbolt (Type-C)(optional)

Thunderbolt™ 3 supports up to 40Gbps data rate, dual 4K displays monitor output,

USB3.1 connection, and portable charging power up to 5V / 3A when AC power is connected.

6. Power Connector

This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook.

Refer to "Begin to Use the Notebook" in chapter 3 for details.

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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; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook.

3. Stereo Speakers

This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology.

4. Woofer Speaker

The woofer speaker is to reproduce low-pitched audio frequency.

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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 Windows Logo key on the keyboard which is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the

Start menu and launching the shortcut menu.

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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.

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User Defined

• Press both Fn and F4 keys to launch the User Defined application.

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ECO Mode

• Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode , the power saving mode provided by SHIFT function.

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Webcam

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SHIFT

• Press Fn and F6 keys to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off.

• Webcam is turned off under default settings.

• Press Fn and F7 keys repeatedly to switch among Turbo

Mode (optional) / Sport Mode/ Comfort Mode/ ECO Mode/

Power Options to shift the performance depending on users' demand.

• Be noted that the selections of Turbo Mode / Sport Mode /

Comfort Mode will only be available when AC Power is connected.

• Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details.

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Disable or Enable Touchpad

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Switch Display

Enable or disable the touchpad function.

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Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both.

Use Multiple Monitors

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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.

• Connect the monitor to the notebook.

• Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to bring up [Project].

• Select how you want your display to project on the second screen from the selections of PC screen only, Duplicate,

Extend, and Second screen only.

Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display

Increase the LCD brightness.

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Decrease the LCD brightness.

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Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker

Increase the built-in speaker’s volume.

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Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume.

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Mute the built-in speakers.

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Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LED

(optional)

Increase the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs.

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Decrease the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs.

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Application: True Color (optional)

This notebook may be pre-installed the True Color application. With this application, users can select various color settings for the best viewing experience.

Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for detailed instructions.

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True Color

• Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the Z key to launch the True Color application.

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True Color

Selections

• Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the A key to change different view modes.

Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons

Watch the instruction video at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EGE1rzfrQ

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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.

Physical Characteristic

Dimension

Weight

CPU

Package

CPU Processor Type

Core Chip

PCH

Memory

Technology

Memory

Maximum

Power

428 (W) x 314 (D) x 34.6~58.1 (H) mm

4.73~4.565 kg

BGA

Intel ® Quad/ Dual Core Mobile Processor

Intel ® series

DDR4, 2400

DDR4 SO-DIMM slots x 4

Up to 64GB

AC/DC Adapter (1)

(optional)

AC/DC Adapter (2)

(optional)

AC/DC Adapter (3)

(optional)

Battery

RTC Battery

230W, 19.5V

Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz

Output: 19.5V 11.8A

330W, 19.5V

Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz

Output: 19.5V 16.9A x2, 230W, 19.5V

Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz

Output: 19.5V 18A

Note that Dual Power Box is required for dual AC/DC adapter connection.

8-cell

Yes

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Storage

HDD form factor

SSD (optional)

I/O Port

USB

Thunderbolt TM 3

Mic-in

Headphone-out

Line-In

Line-Out

RJ45

HDMI

Mini-DisplayPort

Card Reader

Communication Port

LAN

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Display

LCD Type

Video

Graphics

VRAM

Webcam

Resolution x1, 2.5" HDD x2, M.2 SSD, SATA/ PCIE combo x1, M.2 SSD, SATA x 5 (USB 3.0) x 1, USB 3.1, Type-C interface,

4K output supported,

5V/3A output charing optionally supported x 1 x 1 (S/PDIF-Out supported) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 (SD4.0)

Supported

Supported

Supported

17.3" FHD/ 4K UHD anti-glare LED panel

• NVIDIA ® GeForce ® discrete graphics

• Intel ® HD UMA graphics

• Virtual Reality optionally supported

GDDR5, based on GPU structure

FHD

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Audio

Internal Speakers

Internal Woofer

Security

Trusted Platform

Module

(optional) x 2 x 1

TPM 2.0 is a hardware-based encryption device that collaborates with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection.

TPM functionalities can be de/activated in BIOS settings where appropriate.

With professional versions of Windows, BitLocker is the default console available for TPM communications serving data encryption purposes.

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