MSI GL63 User Manual

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    User's Manual NOTEBOOK
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    1-7 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances 1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and 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 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-6 Right Side
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    User's Manual Adjust the Sound Level of the Speaker 2-16 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LED (optional 2-16 Video: How to Use [Fn] Buttons 2-
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    Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is
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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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    . Replace only 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 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96
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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
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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 acquisition 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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    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 User's Manual. • The equipment was dropped and
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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
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    1-12
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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 blue 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. 2-4
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    User's Manual 4. Touchpad This is the pointing device of the notebook. 5. Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated. 6. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a notebook keyboard. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details. 2-5
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    turns glowing 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 it is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is disconnected. Drive
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    Right Side View User's Manual 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port USB 3.1 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 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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    advantages over high-speed data transferring. 4. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Microphone • Used for an external microphone. Headphone out/ S/PDIF-out • A connector for speakers or headphones. • Connect the Front speakers here
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    User's Manual 5. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 6. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of 10/100/1000/10000 megabits per second, is used to connect a LAN cable for network
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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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    Bottom Side View User's Manual 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. Stereo Speakers This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2-11
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    optional) 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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    . • Be noted that the selections of Turbo Mode/ Sport Mode will only be available when AC Power is connected. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press Fn and F10 keys repeatedly to turn Airplane Mode on or off recurrently. 2-14
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    Disable or Enable Touchpad User's Manual 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
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    Introductions Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 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 speaker's volume. + Mute the built-in speakers. + Adjust the Brightness Level
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    User's Manual 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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    Introductions Specifications The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change 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 of the product user
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    (option 1) USB (option 2) Audio Connectors Video Connectors LAN Card Reader User's Manual 1 x 150W, 19.5V Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Output: 19. x SATA interface for 2.5" HDD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe or SATA SSD device 1 x M.2 slot, supports PCIe SSD device (optional) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 2
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    Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM (option 1) VRAM (option 2) Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Supported Supported Supported 15.6" HD/ FHD/ UHD LED panel 17.3" HD/ FHD/ UHD LED panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus
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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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    to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. Please refer to the section of System Control Manager (SCM) in the Notebook Software Application Manual for details. 1. Select Power Options in the menu. Click [Create a power plan] in the left pane. 2. Select an existing plan that meet your
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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 a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the
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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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    ], 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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    User's Manual 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
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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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NOTEBOOK