MSI Alpha 15 User Manual

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    User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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    1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights...1-12 Introductions 2-1 Enable Touchpad 2-14 Enter Sleep Mode 2-14 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display
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    User's Manual Adjust the Sound Level SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-27 1-3
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    © Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co 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 ▶
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    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
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    recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. WEEE Statement European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") 2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www
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    User's Manual 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. http://www.msi.com/
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    please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if users do you contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of
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    Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user's manual should be 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
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    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 get it work according to User's Manual. • The equipment was dropped and damaged. • The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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    User's Manual 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 •
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    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
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    Introductions User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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    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 2-2
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    User's Manual 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
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    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. Quick
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    User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, Dragon Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing. • Use this button to bring up the Dragon Center application. Dragon Center (optional) Cooler Boost • Use this
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    with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • blinking if the battery fails. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when
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    Right Side View User's Manual 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, to Use the Notebook" in chapter 3 for details. 3. Card Reader The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the Specifications for details. 4. Ventilator The ventilator is designed
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    notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook 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
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    User's Manual 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)
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    Introductions Rear Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2-10
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    notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 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
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    Introductions 4. SSD Slot 1 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. 2-12
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    User's Manual 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
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    may be pre-installing with a gaming utility, Dragon Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game playing. • Press both FN and provided by Dragon Center. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press FN and F10 keys
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    User's Manual Enter Sleep Mode Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). Press the Power button to wake up , Extend, and Second screen only. Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + 2-15
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    Introductions Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Mute the built-in speakers. + Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LED (optional) Increase the brightness level of the keyboard backlight LEDs. +
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    User's Manual Application: True Color (optional) This notebook may be pre-installed the True Color application. With 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 2-17
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    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 Battery Yes Storage HDD 1 x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device SSD 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 2-18
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    User's Manual I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Card Reader C 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/ SD/ MMC Supported Supported Supported 15.6" FHD LED panel Supports discrete and UMA graphics GDDR6, based on GPU structure HD 2
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    Introductions 2-20
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    How to Get Started User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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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. 1 2 3 4 3-2
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    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
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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
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    User's Manual ▶▶ 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
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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
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    User's Manual 3-7
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    How to Get Started 3-8
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    User's Manual Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement. However, it will be recommended to use
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    How to Get Started 3-10
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    User's Manual How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is 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. ▶▶
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    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
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    User's Manual 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 below to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the
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    How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off. 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and
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    Manual 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 address automatically]. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15
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    How to Get Started 3-16
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    User's Manual ▶▶ Broadband (PPPoE) Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of then click [Next]. 4. Click [Broadband (PPPoE)]. 5. Fills User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click [Connect]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-17
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    How to Get Started 3-18
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    User's Manual ▶▶ Static IP Connection 1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 in Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection. 2. Select [General] tab and click [Use the following IP address] and [Use
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    How to Get Started 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 When Airplane mode is enabled, Bluetooth connection
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    User's Manual 3-21
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    ], and then find [Bluetooth & other devices]. 2. Click on [Add Bluetooth or other device]. 3. Click on [Bluetooth]. 4. Select a device to start pairing. 5. Give the passcode as instructed by the device waiting to be connected, and then click on [Connect] to continue. 3-22
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    , 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
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    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 YouTube Youku 3-24
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    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
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    How to Get Started 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. YouTube Youku 3-26
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    User's Manual Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click. Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs
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