MSI Creator 15M User Manual

MSI Creator 15M Manual

MSI Creator 15M manual content summary:

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    User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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    Statement 1-5 FCC Conditions...1-5 CE Conformity...1-5 Battery Regulations...1-6 WEEE Statement...1-6 Chemical Substances Information Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights ...1-11 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview
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    User's Manual Adjust the Sound Level of the 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 Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-31 Video: How to Use
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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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    User's Manual FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to 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
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    manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. WEEE Statement such products at the end of their useful life. Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/
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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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    . 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 contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts. 1-8
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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 noted. Keep the notebook away from humidity and high temperature. Lay the notebook on a stable surface before setting it up. Do not cover
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    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
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    User's Manual 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
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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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    Introductions 1. Power Button 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. 2. 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 User's Manual 2-5
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    However, the maximum portable charging power limitation may up to 5V/1.5A while battery DC power is connected. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen data transferring. 4. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000/10000 megabits per second, is used
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    Left Side View User's Manual 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system 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
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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. 2-8
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    Bottom Side View User's Manual 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 speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2-9
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    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. 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
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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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    + ECO Mode + Webcam + Creator Center • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by Super Battery scenario. • Press Fn and Balanced/ Silent/ Super Battery scenarios according to your preference. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details.
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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 the system + from sleep
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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 2-15
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    actual products sold are different from areas. Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn 240V~, 50/60Hz Output: 19.5V , 9.23A Battery 3-cell RTC Battery Yes Storage SSD 2 x M.2 slots • 1 supports PCIe / SATA SSD device • 1 supports PCIe SSD device 2-16
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    User's Manual 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 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 1 x optionally supports
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    Introductions 2-18
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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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    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 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
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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 battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. ▶▶ Battery charging behavior To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden
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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 ECO Mode power saving function to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. Select Power Options in the menu. Click [Create a power
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    How to Get Started 3-10
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    using fingerprint or facial recognition. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it. Once you're set up, you'll be able to sign in with a quick swipe or glance. Follow below instructions to login with a touch. You need to set up a password and PIN code before
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    How to Get Started 3-12
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    User's Manual ▶▶ Set up a PIN 1. 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. 3-13
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    How to Get Started ▶▶ Set up a Fingerprint 1. Click Windows Hello Fingerprint. 2. Click [Set up]. 3. On the Windows Hello setup wizard, click [Get started] button. 4. Place your preferred finger on the upper-left corner of the touchpad. You will be asked swipe the same finger for a few times to
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    User's Manual 3-15
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    How to Get Started 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
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    User's Manual ▶▶ Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over 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
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    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 icon in the lower-right corner of
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    User's Manual ▶▶ 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
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    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. ] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Then click [OK]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-20
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    User's Manual 3-21
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    networking settings]. 3. Select [Connect to the Internet], and 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 3-22
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    User's Manual 3-23
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    How to Get Started ▶▶ 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 the following DNS server addresses]. You will be asked to fill the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway,
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    User's Manual 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
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    How to Get Started 3-26
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    User's Manual ▶▶ Pairing the Bluetooth devices 1. Go to [Start/ Settings/ Devices], 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
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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 3-29
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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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    User's Manual 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 3-31
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    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 Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 YouTube
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