MSI GX70 User Manual

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    1 Preface Notebook User's Manual
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    Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......1-4 FCC Conditions 1-4 CE Conformity 1-4 Battery Regulations 1-5 WEEE Statement 1-5 Safety Instructions 1-6 Trademarks 1-8 Reversion History 1-8 Chapter 2: Introductions Manual Map 2-2 Unpacking 2-2 Product Overview 2-3 Top-Open View 2-3 Front
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    Basic Operations 3-10 Safety and Comfort Tips 3-10 Knowing the Keyboard 3-12 Wireless Activation for Windows 8 3-16 Knowing the Touchpad 3-17 About Hard Disk Drive 3-19 Using the Optical Storage Device 3-19 Connecting the External Devices 3-21 Peripheral Devices 3-21 Communication Devices
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    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
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    is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. WEEE Statement Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96
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    ™ Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user's manual should be to the equipment. Š Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the equipment would be left
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    replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. Š Always keep the battery in a safe place. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: Š The power cord or plug is damaged. Š Liquid has penetrated into
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    . which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. ƒ Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. ™ Revision History Version 1.0 Revision History First Released Date 05, 2013 1-8
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    2 Introductions
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    customer satisfaction. ™ Manual Map This User's Manual provides instructions instructions on using keyboard, touchpad, hard disk drive, and optical storage drive. Beside, the steps of installing and uninstalling the battery Notebook y Quick Start Manual y High-capacity Li-ion battery y AC/DC adapter
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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 notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased. Top-open View The
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    video recoding or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Š Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, grows orange when webcam . Media Player Cooler Boost Keyboard LED Backlit Switch Airplane mode instructions provided in "Wireless Activation for Windows 8." in chapter 3. 2-4
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    keyboard to switch on the display. Š Touch this button to activate the gaming gadget utility providing users an astonished and efficient solution in game Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 6. Power Button / Power LED / GPU Mode LED Power Button
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    Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard. Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard off recurrently. + Webcam + Airplane mode Š Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on. Press again
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    General [Fn] Keys + Š Increase keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. Š Decrease keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. + 2-7
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    function is disabled. Š Note: Functions listed above may be optionally supported depending on the model users purchased. Š Warning: For flight safety Bluetooth function in Windows 8 operating system, please refer to the instructions provided in "Wireless Activation for Windows 8" in chapter 3. Š
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    when the system is in Sleep state. Š LED goes out when the system is turned off. Battery Status Š Glowing amber when the battery is being charged. Š Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery. Š Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of
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    Introductions Right Side View 1. USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device
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    The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), SDXC(SD eXtended
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    Surround speakers here. 4. USB 3.0 Ports USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 2-12
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    RJ-45 Connector The 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable computer display. 6. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video
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    system and Hi-Fi function supported. 2. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 3. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC/DC adapter is disconnected. 4. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back
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    your local dealers. Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight 428(W) x 288 (D) x 55 (H) mm
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    WebCam HD CMOS Camera D-Sub x 1 x 3 (version 3.0) x 2 (version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 (SPDIF-Out supported) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 (SD) The supported memory cards may vary without notice. 10/ 100/ 1000Mb Ethernet Optionally supported Optionally supported 17.3" LED panel Controlled by K/B hot-keys AMD
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    Audio Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Compatibility Kensington Lock Hole 2 speakers + 1 sub-woofer Adjusted by keyboard hot-key and switches. USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support WHQL x 1 2-17
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    Introductions 2-18
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    3 Getting Started
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    Getting 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. 3-2
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    adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook; using other adapter model may damage either
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    Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack 1. Align and place the battery to the battery tray with correct orientation. 2. Press down the battery pack to fasten the battery pack in the battery tray. 3. Press the lock/unlock button to the Lock position to make sure the battery pack is securely
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    lock/unlock button to the unlocked position. 3. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side. 4. Push and hold the release button to the battery releasing direction as shown on the bottom side. 5. Dig the edge of battery pack out of the battery tray with your finger tip. Be careful with your
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    options or for proper disposal in your area. Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation. If the battery power is not managed well, the saved data and customized settings may be lost. To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the
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    of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to standby/hibernate mode after a period of user inactivity. Follow the instructions below to
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    Getting Started Then select a power plan that meets your personal needs. The Power icon will present various and relative options as following: You can wake up your computer from power saving mode by pressing the power button. 3-8
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    mode. Š Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer's power management. Š Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption. The
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    Getting Started ™ Basic Operations 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. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to
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    desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating. 3. When sitting on the chair, adjust the chair's back (if available) to support your back comfortably. 4. Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the proper position (about 90-degree
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    Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. 1. Typewriter keys 2. Numeric keys 3. Cursor keys / Function keys 3-12
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    Keys „ Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) on the keyboard which is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help. „ General [Fn] Keys Switch the display output mode
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    volume. + Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Disable the computer's audio function. + Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system + configuration). Increase keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. + Decrease keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. + „ Quick Launch [Fn] Keys
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    Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off. Š Press and hold the Fn button, device status. Š To enable the WLAN or Bluetooth function, please refer to the instructions provided in "Wireless Activation for Windows 8." 3-15
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    Getting Started Wireless Activation for Windows 8 1. Find the "Settings" icon on the desktop and click on it. 2. Enter the "PC Settings" main page by clicking on "Change PC Settings." 3. Unfold the "Wireless devices" selections under "Wireless." 4. Make sure Airplane mode is set to OFF here. 5. Turn
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    to learn how to use the touchpad: „ Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. The Mouse Properties in Control Panel 3-17
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    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. 1. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. 2. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 3-18
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    drive should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative. Using the Optical Storage Device Your notebook is optical disc that holds the high-definition video (HD) on a single-sided disk. Blu-ray supports the more advanced H.264 and VC-1 video encoding algorithms (codecs) as well as
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    Getting Started Inserting the Disk 1. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. 2. Press the eject button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 3. Gently pull the tray out until fully extended. 4. Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up. Slightly press the center of the
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    ™ Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices and communication devices. All functions and devices listed here are for reference only. Peripheral Devices 3-21
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    Getting Started Communication Devices 3-22 The functions listed here are supported optionally, depending on the model users purchased. Contact the local dealer for detailed information.
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    memory, hard disk drive, wireless LAN / Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or purchased. This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack, and the battery pack is replaceable by users. This notebook is equipped with an
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    be installed, by the authorized dealer or service center, to increase the performance of this notebook, depending on the specification limitation. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specification in the User's Manual provided. For any further information about the product
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Preface
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Notebook
User’s Manual