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. 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, blinks when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.

• The built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one.

2. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED

Power

Power Button

• Press this key to turn the notebook power ON.

• While the notebook is turned on, quick press this key to force the computer into sleep state. Press again to wake up the system from sleep state.

• Long press this key to reset the notebook if needed.

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.

3. Quick Launch Buttons

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

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 configurations.

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Cooler Boost

• 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.

4. Touchpad

This is the pointing device of the notebook.

5. Status LED

Caps Lock

Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.

6. Keyboard

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

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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.

• LED turns 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.

Drive Activity Indicator

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

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Right Side View

1. Card Reader

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

Specifications for details.

2. Ventilator

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

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

USB 3.2 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.

4. Power Connector

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

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Left Side View

1. Kensington Lock

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)

USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 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.

5. Ventilator

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

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6. 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.

7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port

USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 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.

8. Audio Port Connectors

Headphone out/ S/PDIF-out

• A port for speakers or headphones.

• The S/PDIF port is also provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

Microphone

Used for an external microphone.

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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.

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Bottom Side View

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1. Ventilator

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

2. SSD Slot 1

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

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

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 Speakers (optional)

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

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5. SSD Slot 2

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.

6. 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.

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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 the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys.

Use the Fn keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. With the help of these keys, users will be able to work more efficiently.

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

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Dragon Center

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

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

• Press both Fn and F4 keys to launch Dragon Center application.

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Super Battery

• Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to Super Battery mode, the power saving mode provided by Dragon Center .

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Webcam

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User Scenario

• 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 between Extreme

Performance/ Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery/ User according to your preference, the user scenarios provided by

Dragon Center .

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

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Airplane Mode

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

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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

YouTube Youku

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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

397 (W) x 268.5 (D) x 27.5 (H) mm

2.7 kg

BGA

The latest Intel ® Core TM Processor Family

Intel ® 400 series

DDR4, 2666

2 x SO-DIMM slots

Up to 64GB

AC/DC Adapter

(option 1)

AC/DC Adapter

(option 2)

Battery

RTC Battery

Storage

HDD

1 x 230W, 19.5V

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

Output: 19.5V

, 11.8A

1 x 280W, 20V

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

Output: 20V , 14A

6-cell

Yes

SSD

1 x SATA interface for 2.5” HDD device

2 x M.2 slots

• 1 supports PCIe/ SATA SSD device

• 1 supports PCIe SSD device

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I/O Port

USB

Audio

Video

LAN

Card Reader

Communication Port

LAN

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Display

LCD Type

Video

Graphics

VRAM

Webcam

Resolution

Audio

Internal Speakers

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1

1 x Mic-in

1 x Headphone-out (S/PDIF-Out supported)

1 x HDMI

1 x Mini-DisplayPort

1 x RJ-45

1 x SD3.0

Supported

Supported

Supported

17.3" FHD LED panel

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

• Intel ® HD UMA graphics

GDDR6, based on GPU structure

HD

2 x stereo speakers

2 x optionally supported woofer

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Security

Trusted Platform

Module

(optional)

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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