MSI Creator 17M User Manual

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    User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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    Statement 1-5 FCC Conditions...1-5 CE Conformity...1-6 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...2-3
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    Fn] Buttons 2-16 Specifications...2-17 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 : How to Restore 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 , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748,
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    with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. WEEE Statement European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. 1-6
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    Manual 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: http://www.msi by MSI comply
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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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    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
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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. 3. Keyboard
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    Front Side View User's Manual 2-5
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    , hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 3. 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. 4. Audio Port Headphone
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    User's Manual 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, 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. 6. Ventilator The ventilator is designed
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    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
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    Rear Side View User's Manual 2-9
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    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 or the system hangs, please 1) power in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2-10
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    User's Manual 4. SSD Slot 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. 2-11
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    Introductions 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
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    Quick Launch Keys User's Manual + User Defined • Press both Fn and F4 keys to launch the User Defined application. + ECO Mode • Press Fn and F5 keys to switch to ECO Mode, the power saving mode provided by Super Battery scenario. + Webcam + Creator Center • Press Fn and F6 keys to turn the
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    Introductions Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + 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 state. Switch Display Switch the display output mode
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    Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display User's Manual Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Decrease the built-in
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    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 2-16
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    , 2666 Memory 2 x SO-DIMM slots Maximum Up to 64GB Power AC/DC Adapter 1 x 180W, 19.5V Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Output: 19.5V , 9.23A Battery 3-cell RTC 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
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    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 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 TPM 2.0 is
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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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    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
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    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
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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 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 an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations
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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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