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 carry bag

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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. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode 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/ GPU Mode LED

• Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on, and the UMA GPU mode is selected.

• Glowing amber when the optionally supported discrete GPU mode is selected.

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

• LED goes off when the notebook is turned off.

2. Keyboard

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

3. Touchpad

This is the pointing device of the notebook.

4. Status LED

Caps Lock

Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.

5. 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.

• A secondary webcam LED indicator, located on the F6 keycap, 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.

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Front Side View

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Right Side View

1. Audio Port Connectors

Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system .

Microphone

Used for an external microphone.

Headphone

A connector for speakers or headphones.

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type C)

USB 3.1 Gen 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 5V/3A portable charging power when AC power is connected. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to

5V/1.5A while battery DC power is connected.

3. Kensington Lock

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

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4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

USB 3.1 Gen 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.

5. RJ-45 Connector

The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000 megabits per second, is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.

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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 3.1 Gen 1 Port

USB 3.1 Gen 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.

3. Power Connector

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

4. Status LED

Battery Status

• LED glows when the battery is being charged.

• LED turns to amber while the battery is in low capacity status.

• 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.

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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. 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.

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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 and insert it to this hole for 10 secs; 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. SSD Slot

This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with

PCIe or SATA interface. Contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service.

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How to Use the Keyboard

This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning 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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Webcam

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

• Webcam LED indicator, located on the F6 keycap, glows when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.

• Webcam is turned off under default settings.

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Dragon Center

• This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility,

Dragon Center , providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing.

• Dragon Center will only be functioning in the operating system with the SCM application installed. Download SCM utility from

MSI website for easy and convenient operation.

• Press Fn and F7 keys to bring up the Dragon Center application.

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Airplane Mode

• Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to turn Airplane Mode on or off recurrently.

Disable or Enable Touchpad

Enable or disable the touchpad function.

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Enter Sleep Mode

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Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). Press the Power button to wake up the system from sleep state.

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Switch Display

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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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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

Mobile Processor

Core Chip

PCH

Memory

Technology

Memory

Maximum

Power

359 (W) x 254 (D) x 21.7 (H) mm

1.86 kg

BGA

The latest Intel ® Core TM Processor Family

Intel ® 300 series

DDR4, 2400

2 x SO-DIMM slots

Up to 32GB

AC/DC Adapter

Battery

RTC Battery

1 x 120W, 19.5V

Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz

Output: 19.5V

, 6.15A

6-cell

Yes

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Storage

HDD

SSD

I/O Port

USB

Audio Connectors

Video Connectors

LAN

Communication Port

LAN

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Display

LCD Type

Video

Graphics

VRAM

Webcam

Resolution

Audio

Internal Speakers

1 x SATA interface for 2.5” HDD device

1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device

3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C

1 x Mic-in

1 x Headphone-out

1 x HDMI

1 x RJ-45

Supported

Supported

Supported

15.6" FHD LED panel

• NVIDIA ® GeForce ® discrete graphics with NVIDIA ® Optimus™ supported

• Intel ® HD UMA graphics

GDDR5, based on GPU structure

HD

2 x stereo speakers

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