MSI Creator 15 A11UH User's Guide PDF

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Summary of Content for MSI Creator 15 A11UH User's Guide PDF

USER GUIDE

GamingContent CreationBusiness & Productivity

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USER GUIDE NOTEBOOK

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Content Copyright and Trademarks Notice ................................................................................1-5 Revision History ...........................................................................................................1-5 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................1-6 FCC Conditions ............................................................................................................1-6 CE Conformity ..............................................................................................................1-7 Battery Regulations ......................................................................................................1-7 WEEE Statement .........................................................................................................1-7 Chemical Substances Information ................................................................................1-8 RoHS Statement ..........................................................................................................1-8

Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration ...................................................................1-8 India RoHS ..............................................................................................................1-8 Turkey EEE regulation ............................................................................................1-8 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances ..........................................................1-8 Vietnam RoHS.........................................................................................................1-8

Upgrade and Warranty ...............................................................................................1-9 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ..................................................................................1-9 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................1-10 MSI Highlights ...........................................................................................................1-13

Introductions ................................................................................2-1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................2-2 Product Overview .........................................................................................................2-3

Top-open View ........................................................................................................2-3 Front Side View .......................................................................................................2-5 Right Side View .......................................................................................................2-6 Left Side View .........................................................................................................2-7 Rear Side View........................................................................................................2-9 Bottom Side View ..................................................................................................2-10

How to Use the Keyboard ..........................................................................................2-12 Windows Key.........................................................................................................2-12 Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys ..............................................................................2-13 Use Quick Fn Launch Keys ...................................................................................2-13 Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker .................................................................2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display ...........................................................2-15 Use Multiple Monitors ............................................................................................2-15 Application: True Color (optional) ..........................................................................2-16

Specifications .............................................................................................................2-17

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How to Get Started ......................................................................3-1 Begin to Use the Notebook ..........................................................................................3-2 How to Use the Notebook Comfortably ........................................................................3-3 How to Manage Power Supply .....................................................................................3-4

AC/DC Adapter........................................................................................................3-4 Battery .....................................................................................................................3-4

How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 ...............................................................3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan .......................................................................3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan .................................................................................3-8

How to Set Up Windows Hello Face Login (optional) .................................................3-10 Create a Password ................................................................................................3-10 Set up a PIN ..........................................................................................................3-12 Set up a Facial Login with IR Camera ...................................................................3-13

How to Use the Touchpad .........................................................................................3-15 About HDD and SSD ..................................................................................................3-16 About M.2 SSD Slot ...................................................................................................3-16 How to Connect the Internet .......................................................................................3-17

Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................3-17 Wired LAN .............................................................................................................3-19

How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection .........................................................................3-24 Activating Bluetooth Connection ...........................................................................3-24

How to Connect External Devices ..............................................................................3-27 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional) .............................................................3-28 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS .............................................................................3-29 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks ..............3-30

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Copyright and Trademarks Notice

Copyright Micro-Star Intl Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Intl Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice.

Revision History

Version: 1.0 Date: 08, 2021

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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.

This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected. NOTE

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

MSI Computer Corp.

901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626)913-0828

www.msi.com

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CE Conformity

This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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.

California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/

Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturers instructions.

WEEE Statement

European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/ EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.

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Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

https://csr.msi.com/global/index

RoHS Statement

Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration

A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.

https://csr.msi.com/global/index

India RoHS

This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011" and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

Turkey EEE regulation

Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.

Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances

The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the ResolutionofCabinetofMinistryofUkraineasofDecember3,20081057,interms 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.

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Upgrade and Warranty

Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by users request depending on the models users purchased.

For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since it may cause the product to be damaged. It is recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service information.

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts

Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts.

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Safety Instructions

Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or users manual should be noted.

Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.

Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the notebook by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

If a power cord with 3-prong plug came with the package, always plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) AC outlet. Do not remove the grounding pin of the power cord, since it is an important safety feature.

Always use the AC/DC adapter and power cord approved by MSI, or a compatible one purchased from MSI.

Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord.

Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before setting it up.

Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it, such as your lap, bed, pillow, or sofa, etc...

Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to prevent the notebook from overheating.

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WARNING: Do not ingest battery. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children.

Keep the notebook away from humidity and high temperature.

Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the notebook.

Do not leave the notebook in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 60C (140F) or below 0C (32F), which may damage the notebook.

This notebook should be operated under maximum ambient temperature of 35C (95F).

Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock.

Never use any chemical substance to wipe the surface of this equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case.

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work

according to Users Manual. The equipment was dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

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Green Product Features

Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health Easily dismantled and recycled Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy Environmental Policy

The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.

Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.

Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information.

Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.

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MSI Highlights

Explore more exclusive features of MSI notebooks for all series, please visit: http://www.msi.com and https://www.youtube.com/user/MSI

How to use SteelSeries Engine 3 on MSI notebooks

MSI collaborates with SteelSeries to develop an exclusive SteelSeries Engine 3 in gaming notebooks. SteelSeries Engine 3 is the Apps to combine frequently used functions for gamers in multiple devices management.

Sound by Dynaudio on MSI Gaming Notebooks

MSI partners with Dynaudio, the Danish sound specialists, in its gaming notebooks to present you an authentic fidelity audio performance.

Color Your Life with True Color

MSI has partnered with Portrait Displays, Inc. in developing more accurate, high precision panel quality. MSI True Color Technology guarantees that each panel in a MSI notebook comes with the finest precision in color.

Tutorial: How to use Nahimic

Discover how to use Nahimic and its three features: Nahimic Audio Effects, Microphone Effects and HD Audio recorder.

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Introductions

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Introductions

Congratulations on becoming the owner 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

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Introductions

1. Power Key/ Power LED/ GPU Mode LED

Power Key

Press this key to turn the notebook power ON. While the notebook is turned on, press this key to force

the computer into sleep state. Press again to wake up the system from sleep state.

Long press this key and follow the on-screen instruction to turn the notebook power OFF.

Power LED/ GPU Mode LED

Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on and in integrated GPU mode.

Glowing amber when it is in optionally supported discrete GPU mode.

LED goes off 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. The built-in webcam may optionally equipped with IR Camera module, which

supports infrared facial recognition function. Refer to How to Set Up Windows Hello Face Login in chapter 3 for details.

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 has the same functionality as an external microphone.

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Front Side View

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Right Side View

1. Combo Audio Port

A port for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone.

The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack.

2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, supports high-speed data transfer for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras.

3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) (with DisplayPort function) (optional) USB 3.2 Gen 2, 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 only battery DC power is connected.

4. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000/2500 megabits per second, is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.

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Left Side View

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

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

3. Status LED

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 the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is disconnected.

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4. Thunderbolt (Type-C) port (optional) Thunderbolt 4 supports USB, PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection; 8K display

monitor output; up to 40Gbps transfer rate. Supports Power Delivery function. Always plug a proper AC/DC adapter to supply

power to the notebook and charge the battery pack. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information.

Supports using a power bank to supply power to the notebook and charge the battery pack. Make sure the charging power output of the power bank is compliant with the notebook.

Supports maximum 5V/3A portable charging power output when AC power is connected. However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to 5V/1.5A while only battery DC power is connected. (follow the Intel Thunderbolt protocol and USB Power Delivery specification).

5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, supports high-speed data transfer for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras.

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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

1. 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.

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

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.

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4. SSD Slot This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with PCIe interface. It is always suggested to contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service.

5. SSD Slot This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with PCIe interface. It is always suggested to 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 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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Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys

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This notebook is equipped with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Each function key, located on F2 to F12, has a built-in function that is available to use with an easy single press.

Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick Fn Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys.

Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, to learn the status.

LED on: Quick FN Launch keys enabled. LED off: Standard FN combination Keys enabled.

Use Quick Fn Launch Keys

Switch Display

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

Touchpad

Enable or disable the touchpad function.

Webcam

Enable or disable the Webcam function. Webcam is turned off under default settings.

Airplane Mode

Enable or disable the Airplane Mode.

Crosshair function

Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by True Color application.

To use this function, it is required to install True Color.

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MSI Center Pro

This notebook may be pre-installing with a versatile utility, MSI Center Pro, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in multitasking.

Use this key to bring up the MSI Center Pro application.

Cooler Boost

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

SSE (SteelSeries Engine) 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.

SSE function is only available on the notebook is equipped with RGB illuminated keyboard.

Use this key repeatedly to switch between keyboard configurations.

Keyboard Backlight LED Settings

F10: Increase the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs.

F11: Decrease the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs.

Screen Capture

Take a screen capture to the clipboard, and then it can be pasted into an editing program.

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Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker

+ Use both keys to increase the built-in speakers volume.

+ Use both keys to decrease the built-in speakers volume.

+ Use both keys to mute the built-in speakers.

Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display

+ Use both keys to increase the LCD brightness.

+ Use both keys to decrease the LCD brightness.

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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Application: True Color (optional)

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

+ True Color

Use both keys to launch the True Color application.

+ True Color Selections

Use both keys to change different view modes.

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Specifications

The specifications listed here is reference only, and may vary and change without notice.

Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn about the details of the product you purchased.

Physical Characteristic

Dimension 358.3 (W) x 248 (D) x 18.3~19.8 (H) mm

Weight 2.1 kg

CPU

Package BGA

Mobile Processor The latest Intel CoreTM Processor Family

Core Chip

PCH Intel 500 series

Memory

Technology DDR4, 3200

Memory 2 x SO-DIMM slots

Maximum Up to 64GB

Power

AC/DC Adapter 1 x 230W, 20V Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Output: 20V , 11.5A

Battery 4-cell

RTC Battery Yes

Storage

SSD 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slot

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I/O Port

USB 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort function) (optional)

ThunderboltTM 4 (optional)

1 x USB Type-C PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection optionally supported 8K display monitor output up to 40Gbps transfer rate Supports maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A portable charging

power output when AC or DC power is connected Choose either way to use Power Delivery function to

supply power for the notebook - (1) connect a 20V, 65~100W AC/DC adapter with

Type-C connector - (2) connect a power bank with 20V, 65~100W output

power.

Audio 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo

Video 1 x HDMI

LAN 1 x RJ-45

Communication Port

LAN Supported

Wireless LAN Supported

Bluetooth Supported

Display

LCD Type 15.6" 4K UHD OLED panel

Video

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics

with NVIDIA Optimus supported The latest Intel integrated graphics

VRAM GDDR6, based on GPU structure

Webcam

Type IR camera

Resolution HD

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Audio

Internal Speakers 2 x stereo speakers

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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Introductions

How to Get Started

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How to Get Started

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.

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How to Use the Notebook Comfortably 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.

Good illumination is essential in the work area. Choose a chair and desk with good ergonomics and adjust their heights according

to your posture. Adjust the backrest to support your lower back comfortably when you are sitting

upright. Place your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent to a 90 degrees. Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel to have an optimal view. Stretch and relax your body regularly. Always take a break after working for a period

of time.

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How to Get Started

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

Ensure that your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before turning it on for the first time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it is likely to cause system failure. Below are some Dos and Don'ts of an AC/DC adapter.

Dos Use the adapter that shipped with your notebook only. Always be aware of heat coming from the in use AC/DC adapter. Unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook.

Don'ts Cover an in-use adapter since it can generate heat. Have the AC power cord plugged after powering off the system when the

notebook is going to be left unused for a longer time.

Battery

When you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your battery in order to get the most out it for as long as you can.

Be aware of that the battery may not be replaced by users.

Safety guidelines This notebook is equipped with a non-removable battery, follow the local

regulations while discarding the notebook. Always keep the notebook and its battery away from excessive moisture and

extreme temperatures. Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to the notebook.

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Battery type This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery

pack depending on the model you have. The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook.

Battery charging behavior

To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the

suspend timers time period. Turn off the system if you wont be using it for a period of time. Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.

How to charge the battery properly

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. Plug in an AC/DC adapter. You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the

system without interrupting the charging process. The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to

discharge the battery before recharging. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary.

The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use.

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How to Get Started

How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans Balanced and Power saver meet most people's needs. But you can modify settings for existing plans or create your own plan.

Choose or Customize a Power Plan

1. Find [Windows] icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Find [Settings] icon or [Settings] within the selection menu and click on it to bring out Settings.

3. Find [System] and click on it in Settings. Find [Power & Sleep] within the System selection menu.

4. Select [Additional power settings] under [Related settings] to bring out Power Options.

5. The Power Plan of [Balanced] is selected as an example here. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out Edit Plan Settings to customize a power plan.

6. Change settings for the plan selected in Edit Plan Settings.

7. Click on [Change advanced power settings] to bring out Power Options. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet your needs

8. To restore the selected power plan back to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults].

9. Follow on-screen instructions to finish the configurations.

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Create Your Own Power Plan

You are allowed to create your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements.

1. Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options.

2. Select an existing plan that meets your needs most, and give the new power plan a name. Click [Next] to continue.

3. Change the settings for the plan. Click [Create] to make the customized power plan taking effect.

4. Now you have a new power plan that is automatically set as active.

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How to Get Started

How to Set Up Windows Hello Face Login (optional) Windows Hello is a more secure, personal way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint or facial recognition. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it. Once youre set up, youll be able to sign in with a quick swipe or glance.

Follow the instructions as below to login with a look. You need to set up a password and PIN code before you're allowed to use Windows.

Create a Password

1. Open up Settings, find and click [Accounts].

2. Find [Sign-in options] within the Accounts selection menu, and click [Password] in Sign-in options.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.

4. Click [Finish] to close.

5. Skip this section, if a password has been set successfully.

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Set up a PIN

1. In Sign-in options, click [Windows Hello PIN].

2. Click [Add] to continue.

3. You may be asked to verify in your account with the password. Set up a PIN and then re-enter to confirm, click [OK] to close.

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Set up a Facial Login with IR Camera

1. In Sign-in options, click the [Set up] button under [Windows Hello Face].

2. Follow the Windows Hello setup wizards; Click [Get started] button.

3. Position your face in the center of the frame that appears on screen. The camera will register your face.

4. Complete the setup. If you wore glasses while setting up face recognition, click [Improve recognition] to go through the setup again without them. This will help the system recognize you either way. Click [Remove] to cancel the facial login setup.

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How to Use the 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.

Configure 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. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.

To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration.

Position and Move Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously to the same direction. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your finger and place it on a proper location of the touchpad to continue the movement.

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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. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click.

Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop. To do so, place the cursor on the desired item and slightly tap twice on the touchpad, and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap. Now, you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad, and then lift your finger from the touchpad to drop the item into place. Alternately, you can press and hold the left button when you select an item, and then move your finger to the desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and- drop operation.

About HDD and SSD This notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the models users purchased.

The hard disk drive and solid state drive are the data storage devices used for storing and retrieving digital information. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have higher data transfer rates, lower power consumption, and faster read/write speed than HDDs.

Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on. Please consult an authorized retailer or service center for the replacement of the HDDs and SSDs.

About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with M.2 SSD slots for M.2 SSD cards, which are compatible with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to users. Consult an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations.

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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. Follow the instructions as below to set up a Wireless LAN connection.

1. Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet].

2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network & Internet selection menu.

3. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is set to [Off].

4. Select [Show available networks] to open up the network selection table.

5. Make sure [Airplane mode] is turn off.

6. Select [Wi-Fi] here.

7. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to the Internet. Click [Connect] to continue.

8. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Then click [Next].

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Wired LAN

Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of setting up Internet connection.

Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection

1. Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet].

2. Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu.

3. Select [Change adapter options] to bring out Network Connections window.

4. Right click on [Ethernet] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu.

5. Open up Ethernet Properties window, find and select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] in Networking tab. Then click [Properties] to continue.

6. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically] in General tab. Then click [OK].

Static IP Connection

7. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 to continue.

8. Click [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses] in General tab. Fill the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, and Alternate DNS server. Then click [OK].

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Broadband (PPPoE) Connection

1. Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet].

2. Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu.

3. Select [Network and Sharing Center] to bring out Network and Sharing Center window.

4. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your networking settings].

5. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Choose a connection option], and then click [Next].

6. Click [Broadband (PPPoE)].

7. Fill User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click [Connect].

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How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with each other through an established connection.

Activating Bluetooth Connection

Checking the Bluetooth status Before setting up a Bluetooth connection, it is a must to make sure that Airplane mode is turned off.

1. Open up Settings, find and click [Devices].

2. Select [Bluetooth & other devices] within the Devices selection menu.

3. Switch [ON] the Bluebooth function if it is set to [Off]. Pairing the Bluetooth devices

4. Click [Add Bluetooth or other device] to open up Add a device window.

5. Select [Bluetooth].

6. Choose and select a device to start pairing.

7. Give the passcode as instructed by the device waiting to be connected, and then click on [Connect] to continue and complete pairing.

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How to Connect External Devices This notebook may be 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. This notebook is capable to auto detect the connected devices, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the devices by going to [Start Menu/ Windows System/ Control Panel/ Hardware and Sound/ Add a device] to add the new devices.

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Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional) This notebook may support RAID function 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.

Watch the instruction video at: https://youtu.be/u2C35-ctFbw

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How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 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.

3. For operating system supports UEFI-based BIOS (Windows 10), it is suggested to select [UEFI].

4. Refer to MSI FAQ for further information about installing Windows operating system on the notebook at https://www.msi.com/support/technical_details/ NB_OS_Installation

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Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSrK6xAQooU, to restore the Windows 10 operating system by using [F3 Recovery] and [Windows 10 Settings] when it is needed.

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Manualsnet FAQs

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