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. Stereo Speakers
This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology.
3. 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.
4. Touchpad & Numeric Keypad
This is the pointing device or a numeric keypad of the notebook . Refer to
How to Use the Touchpad
for details.
5. Keyboard
The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard. Refer to
How to Use the Keyboard
for details.
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6. 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.
Display OFF
Cooler Boost
• Use this button to switch OFF the display of the notebook.
• To restore the display, simply hit any key on the keyboard, or move the mouse.
• 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.
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Front Side View
1. Status LED
WLAN(WiFi)
Wireless LAN (WiFi)
• LED glows when
Wireless LAN (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.
• Always consult an authorized retailer or service center for purchasing or replacing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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.
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Left Side View
1. Optical Disc Drive
This notebook is equipped with an optical disc drive. The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased.
2. Card Reader
The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the
Specifications for details.
3. 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.
4. Audio Port Connectors
Microphone
Used for an external microphone.
Headpho
ne
out
A connector for speakers or headphones.
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5. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.
6. Kensington Lock
This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place.
7. HiFi Audio Jack
Delivering high performance audio sound effect and reproduce sound as close to the original through this HiFi Audio jack.
8. SPDIF-Out Connector
Providing digital audio transmission to external speakers with an optical fiber cable through this SPDIF-Out connector.
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Rear Side View
1. 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.
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.
3. RJ-45 Connector
The Ethernet connector, with bandwidths 10/100/1000 Mbps, is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.
4. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.
5. USB 3.1 Port (Type C)
USB 3.1, the SuperSpeed+ USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
6. Power Connector
This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook.
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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. Woofer Speaker
The woofer speaker is to reproduce low-pitched audio frequency.
3. 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.
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