MSI Modern 15A User Manual

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     USER GUIDE NOTEBOOK 1-2
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    1-8 Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances 1-8 Vietnam RoHS...1-8 Upgrade and Warranty 1-9 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-9 Safety Instructions...1-10 MSI Highlights ...1-13 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview...2-3 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-5 Right Side
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     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 a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-8 How to Set Up
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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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    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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    . 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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     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.com/html/popup/csr/
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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. 1-9
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    Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user's manual should be noted. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard. • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
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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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     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 • Reduced
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    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 gaming notebooks.
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    Introductions
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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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    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 figures shown here are for reference only. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description
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    LED/ GPU Mode LED • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on and in UMA GPU mode. • Glowing amber when it is in optionally supported discrete GPU mode. • LED goes off when the notebook is turned off. 3. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a notebook keyboard. Refer
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    Front Side View 2-5
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    Introductions Right Side View 1. Card Reader The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the Specifications for details. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for
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    AC/DC adapter that comes with the package to either port to supply power to the notebook and charge the battery pack. • Thunderbolt™ 4 supports USB 4.0, PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort connection; 4K display monitor output; up to 40Gbps data rate; and 5V/3A portable charging power output (follow the
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    . • 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 is disconnected
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    Rear Side View 2-9
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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. 4. SSD Slots This notebook is equipped with two SSD M.2 slots that support the SSD devices with PCIe interface. It is always suggested to contact the authorized dealer
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    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 applications or
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    Introductions Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped a set of Quick Fn Launch Keys. Each function key, F1 to F12, is available to use with an easy single press. • Users can disable the normal fn keys by press fn and ESC keys to enable Quick Fn Launch Keys. Refer to Use Quick
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    MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in multitasking. • Use this key to switch the User Scenario in MSI Center. Keyboard Backlight LED Settings Press repeatedly to select a backlight LED level
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    Introductions Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to the notebook, the system will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Users will be allowed to customize the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and
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    Output: 19V , 3.42A AC/DC Adapter (option 2) 1 x 90W, 19V Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Output: 19V , 4.74A Battery 3-cell RTC Battery Yes Storage SSD 2 x M.2 slots, support PCIe SSD devices 2-15
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    notebook - (1) connect a 20V, 65/90W MSI Type-C adapter - (2) connect a power bank with at least 20V, 65W output 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo 1 x HDMI 1 x MicroSD (SD4.0) Supported Supported 15.6" FHD LED panel 15.6" FHD LED touch panel • NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus
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    Security Intel® vPro™ Technology (optional) Trusted Platform Module (optional) • Intel® vPro™ Technology offers an added layer of IT security with a complete set of hardware-based security measures. Such as Remote manageability by Intel® Active Management Technology, data security and encryption
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    Introductions 2-18
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    How to Get Started
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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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    are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during and adjust their heights according to your posture. ▶▶ Adjust the backrest to support your lower back comfortably when you are sitting upright. ▶▶ Place your feet
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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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    • Turn off the system if you won't be using it for a period of time. • Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. • Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. ▶▶ How to charge the battery properly Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery:
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    power plan to meet your needs 8. To restore the selected power plan back to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Follow on-screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-6
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    How to Get Started Create Your Own Power Plan You are allowed to create your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal requirements. 1. Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options. 2. Select an existing plan that meets your needs most, and give the new power plan a name. Click [Next] to
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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 Set up a PIN 1. In Sign-in options, 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. 3-12
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    Set up a Fingerprint 1. In Sign-in options, click [Windows Hello Fingerprint]. 2. Click [Set up]. 3. Follow the Windows Hello setup wizards; 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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    How to Get Started 3-14
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    10 devices 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 the instructions as below to login with a look. You need to set up a password and PIN
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    How to Get Started 3-16
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    Set up a PIN 1. In Sign-in options, 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. 3-17
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    How to Get Started Set up a Facial Login with IR Camera 1. In Sign-in options, click the [Set up] button under [Windows Hello Face]. 2. Follow the Windows Hello setup wizards; Click [Get started] button. 3. Position your face in the center of the frame that appears on screen. The camera will
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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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    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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    Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the Internet without using any cables. Follow the instructions as below to set up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi] within the Network
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    connect to the Internet. Before setting up the connection 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. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Open up Settings, find and click
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    How to Get Started 3-26
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    ▶▶ Broadband (PPPoE) Connection 1. Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet]. 2. Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu. 3. Select [Network and Sharing Center] to bring out Network and Sharing Center window. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [
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    How to Get Started 3-28
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    4. Click [Add Bluetooth or other device] to open up Add a device window. 5. Select [Bluetooth]. 6. Choose and select a device to start pairing. 7. Give the passcode as instructed by the device waiting to be connected, and then click on [Connect] to continue and complete pairing. 3-29
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    How to Get Started 3-30
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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 3-33
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    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 BIOS (Windows 10), it is suggested to select [UEFI]. 4. Refer to MSI FAQ for further information about installing Windows operating system on
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    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 3-35
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    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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs YouTube Windows 10 Youku 3-36
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